Major movie in MA needs to rent a 1971 Buick Estate

Hi everyone,

I hope you don't mind me posting in your forum. I am a prop master on a feature film with very well known actors that is shooting soon in Massachusetts. We are looking for someone with a 1971 Buick Estate wagon in good condition who might be interested in having their car appear in the film.

There is compensation, a chance to be on set with the actors, and the movie is fully insured. The film is shooting end of June thru July of this year.

The script describes the car as being in "mint" condition but as long as it runs well and has a nicely kept exterior, we can make it look great! You might even get some free work done on it!

Please email me pictures of your vehicle, your contact information, and where the vehicle is located (just need to know the town and state so we can see if you are local or the car needs to travel a long way).

Sorry, we are ONLY looking for a 1971 Buick Estate right now. Please do not send me information on other cars or any kind of solicitation.

Thank you!

Janine
nineja@gmail.com

 

Brings back memories. When I was working in Hollywood I was befriended by a group of property guys. GREAT bunch of guys. The members of that group were the one's that originally gave me the name silverfox!

 

re: silverfox

That's because Prop people are the coolest !!!

Janine

 

well...these guys sure were. They helped me to get acclimated when I first got into TV after being in the private film biz. I first met them on a set of Mannix that I wasn't even directing. We stayed friends throughout the time I worked in TV out there. I tried to get them on every show I did.

 

OK - who here has a '71 Buick Estate - that isn't in the Neatherlands or Europe somewhere? (Seriously, ninja, we can find you one over there a lot easier!)

Marshall

 

Found 2 members, one with a '73 and one with a '71, both with wood paneling. Can you use the '73 - it looks basically the same as a '71 - same body, just differences in the grill, etc....)

I'll PM both members to look here....

'73:


'71:


The '73 is in Alberta, Canada. The '71 is near Denver, Colorado.

 

I sure hope that whatever movie it is doesn't end up using it as some propaganda about getting old cars off the road. A friend of mine recently had someone take a photo of his classic car at the local cruise in to be used in the Washington Post. The article ended up being very anti-car, basically saying that older generations cling to their cars while the younger generations are more progressive and use apps to find public transportation.
Typical Washington Post mentality.

 

KK...they want a 71. The car will likely be used in a 71 setting and has to be period correct.

Yes, Cuda...one has to be careful when lending your car to a film company. You should require a script or, at least, the outline of one to see what the film's content is. Not to mention that they may use the car in a chase!

 

Yes, if the story takes place in '71, they need to be period-correct, but I was thinking maybe there could be some other reason they needed specifically a '71. Just wanted to expand her options, if allowed.

 

Thinking out loud, I wonder if Rob (Harry Clamshell) has any contacts on this side of the pond who has one?

Also - is there any particular reason why only a '71 Buick can be used? What about Olds / Pontiac/Chevy?

 

Keep in mind, the script is written and it may well make reference to a Buick Estate Wagon. Frankly it is nice to see them taking this much care. I am also in the film business, and remember watching a show set in 1963, and number one's picture car was a 64 Chev! OOPS

 

Hi everybody! Sorry for my delayed response! I'm the owner of the '71 Estate Wagon in the suburbs of Denver. She's a great car and recently had her 455 rebuilt. Bet she'd make it to New England and back without missing a beat. Nineja, I'll email you some more pix if you want to see them and are still on the hunt!

 

Hey KK. I would be interested in lending my '73 IF need be as a last resort. Could you PM me with all the info regarding the film? Thanks

 

Actually a '64 would be correct, depending on the month. The '64 model was out sometime in September of '63. It would have to look pretty new looking though.

Bill

 

Nice looking car Joel. Keep us posted on what happens.