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[Painterman]

The e type at start of film being pushed off cliff has no engine in it lol

[scrumpix]

Its not an e type its a Lamborghini Muira

[A-Cell]

When the film first came out we (being apprentices at Longbridge) laughed at the differential bit. I thought it was an intentional joke.
Also when the cars fall off the transporter when ramming the doors you will see they are old farina BMC cars!

Your apprenticeship would be my dream

It was fantastic, all a long time ago now 1968 for 5 years. Mini fan inspired by works rally minis to become an engineer. Still playing with minis today. Glad to see that engineers and the motor industry has become important to our politicians again.

[Dan the Van]

The bit that have always wondered is when they are driving the minis into the back of the bus near the end and Michael Caines line is cut suddenly. He says "more speed on the up accelerate and ........" it cuts to the front wheels hitting the ramp and you never hear the rest of the line,

 

 

'then slam yer brakes on or we'll be in the cab'

[A-Cell]

I believe the tunnels were actually near Coventry and were newly built not yet in service.

[mab01uk]

I believe the tunnels were actually near Coventry and were newly built not yet in service.

 

Yes part of the new Coventry sewer system being built at the time.

 

Amazing work of research and detailed exact locations of scenes from the Italian Job film here:
The Italian Job (1969)

[Will16]

Edit, I can't see!

Edited by Will16, 15 January 2014 - 11:25 AM.

[campaj1]

The e type at start of film being pushed off cliff has no engine in it lol

yup, it's a Lambo Miura though... the one that was destroyed was a sh@gged mule with a tarted up body provided by Lamborghini!

[campaj1]

Crokers Aston that is flipped into the gorge is actually a Lancia

yup the original 163ELT had the SFX explosives go off prematurely, severely damaging the car, so a Lancia Flaminia was sourced and 'Astonified' for that scene!

[domdee]

when the police are chasing them on the oval roof bit, they supposidly slam on just before the jump, get out the cars and walk over the the edge and have a look! this but is deffo in reverse

[Mini-Mad-Craig]

It was intentional and a running joke at the time.