Christine is a 1958 Plymouth Fury, a classic American car that gained fame as the possessed vehicle in Stephen King's novel and the 1983 film adaptation directed by John Carpenter.
Model and Features
Christine is portrayed as a striking red Plymouth Fury, although in reality, the 1958 Fury was only manufactured in "Buckskin Beige." For the movie, multiple Plymouth models—including some Belvedere and Savoy cars—were painted red to represent Christine, with the car featuring streamlined tailfins, wraparound windshields, and prominent chrome details typical of 1950s American cars. The vehicle is equipped with a V8 engine and, in the story, is described as being extraordinarily powerful and relentless.
Pop Culture Significance
Christine is iconic in horror and automotive pop culture, recognized for her supernatural self-healing abilities and her role as a central character in both the novel and film. The car is often referred to as "she," emphasizing her anthropomorphic and possessive nature.
Collector Status
Due to her role in the film and novel, the 1958 Plymouth Fury has become a rare collector’s item, coveted for both its scarcity and its legacy as Christine.
Christine is not just an ordinary car but a symbol of classic horror and American automotive design from the late 1950s.
