You've heard of the Rockford Files, right? 1970s' TV show... James Garner drove a series of gold Pontiac Firebird Esprits of 1974-1978 vintage. Well, David Shore, who created the only funny medical show, House, is working on a remake of Rockford, this time starring Dermot Mulroney. You know, Dermot Mulroney, the object of Julia Roberts' affection in the strangely intriguing My Best Friend's Wedding.
We're sure Mulroney is already hard at work practicing his J-turns in empty parking lots. But what will he drive in the new Rockford Files? There has been no shortage of current-Camaro-turned-Trans-Am creations at SEMA, but we think a Camaro Z28 might hit the spot.
Any other ideas for what Rockford Jr. should drive?
There's precious little footage of the original Rockford Firebirds, but we found a short clip and posted it after the jump. Sadly, there's no 180 in this one, nor even a burnout.
bankerdanny says:
12:31 PM, 03/ 1/10
Can't be a Z/28. Has to be an RS. While I think at least one of Rockford's Firebirds had the 400, they were basically the Plane Jane models, so it would have to be the V6 Camaro here.
Re. My Best Friend's Wedding. The best part of that movie was the three kids singing "You Fill Up My Senses" by John Denver while sucking helium in a tent full of balloons. Classic.
zoomzoomn says:
12:49 PM, 03/ 1/10
I think he should drive a classic Firebird...like the old man! And Garner should make an appearance as Pops!!!
sgude says:
02:49 PM, 03/ 1/10
+1 to zoomzoom. Classic Firebird.
dscain says:
03:05 PM, 03/ 1/10
Bankerdanny, thanks for making me smile! I also loved the scene where the entire restaurant joins in singing "Say A Little Prayer." Lots of good music in that movie!
joyryda says:
03:24 PM, 03/ 1/10
He should drive the Firebreather from CDC!
Check it out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPtBg8BySX8