This is a 2009 Dodge Challenger V8. I think it's a replica of the one from Cobra Kai, since the Challenger in that series is matte black.

The Rodz & Bodz Movie Car Museum: A Pit Stop Worth Taking

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On my way to High Plains Raceway to catch some of the glorious absurdity that is the 24 Hours of Lemons, I made a pit stop at Rodz & Bodz Museum in Englewood. I recently learned from Bing’ing car museums near Denver that it is something of a shrine to cars from movies and TV. But even with that expectation, the place surprised me in the best way.

Growing up, I wasn’t exactly immersed in cinema—my movie-watching resume was exceedingly sparse compared to my peers’—but TV was a ritual. Roughly an hour or two each day, my siblings and I watched reruns of, for example, Scooby Doo, The Jetsons, Batman, Knight Rider, The A-Team, and The Fall Guy. Those shows colored my after-school hours and shaped my early sense of fun, adventure, and comedy.

So imagine my grin when I discovered vehicles (or replicas) from all of those series parked right inside the museum. KITT from Knight Rider? Check. The van from The A-Team? Yep. Even The Fall Guy truck made an appearance—an unexpected nod that hit a nostalgic nerve.

Much more recently, I watched every episode of Netflix’s Stranger Things in Spain with Andrea, and sure enough, the museum had no less than three vehicles from that series too. It’s a strange delight, realizing your memory is tethered not just to shows, but to the rolling objects that played near-central roles in their plots.

This post features about two dozen of my favorite vehicles on display—either the ones I grew up with or the ones I simply found too fascinating not to photograph. But that’s just a sliver of what Rodz & Bodz has to offer. The museum boasts at least 60 movie/TV cars (I didn’t count; there’s probably closer to 100), though I deliberately left out many photos so that you’ll have something to discover if you visit. Think Fast & Furious rides, a pink Barbie Jeep, cars from Austin Powers, an eye-piercing Elvis Cadillac, the E.T. levitating bicycle, and a wild Death Race 2000 machine.

Not everything was silver screen, though. Tucked among the stars were a handful of classic cars with legitimate historical weight. A pristine first-year Chevrolet Corvette reminded me how far we’ve come from chrome and carburetors—amazingly, it is even available to rent! And a JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) gem—a Honda Beat—brought a grin to my face, even if I generally think all roadsters that Honda made (including the S2000, which was not featured in the museum) were not exactly beautiful. Never sold in the U.S., the Beat’s presence felt like a secret handshake for enthusiasts.

I was especially pleased to see MOPAR well represented. From vintage to modern Dodge Challengers, a Dukes of Hazzard Charger, a slime-green Plymouth Road Runner, and a sleek Barracuda, there was plenty of muscle, plenty of attitude.

Rodz & Bodz has had a few addresses since its 2021 debut. Can you imagine trying to move this many vehicles three times in as many years? Originally, the museum was in Lakewood, but then it relocated to a much larger space an hour north inside the Greeley Mall—until roof leaks and failing A/C sent it packing. Its latest location in Englewood—which opened in September 2024—returned it to the Denver area. Its current building was probably a soulless big box store at one point, but has a lot of space for this celebration of screen steel.

I’ve been to more than my fair share of movie car museums, and I expected more of the same here. But Rodz & Bodz was more engaging than anticipated and I lingered there for nearly two hours. The collection was deep, the quality was sharp, and the nostalgia more personal.

If you’ve ever wanted to see where pop culture and pistons collide, this is a stop worth making.

This custom motorcycle from the movie Priest (2011) was based off a 2009 Suzuki Gladius 650. In the background is a V12-powered 1935 Auburn Boat Tail Speedster that is a customer favorite for wedding rentals.
This custom motorcycle from the movie Priest (2011) was based off a 2009 Suzuki Gladius 650. In the background is a V12-powered 1935 Auburn Boat Tail Speedster that is a customer favorite for wedding rentals.
A 992 Jeep Wrangler Sahara that was one of the park staff vehicles used in Jurassic Park.
A 992 Jeep Wrangler Sahara that was one of the park staff vehicles used in Jurassic Park.
This is #7 of the first 10 1970 Plymouth Gran Sport Barracudas.
This is #7 of the first 10 1970 Plymouth Gran Sport Barracudas.
A model of the flying car used in the Jetsons. In the background is a 1984 Cadillac Fleetwood Hearse that was one of four vehicles used in the 2016 Ghostbusters movie.
A model of the flying car used in the Jetsons. In the background is a 1984 Cadillac Fleetwood Hearse that was one of four vehicles used in the 2016 Ghostbusters movie.
A 1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am made to look like KITT, the famous car of the 1980's TV show, Knight Rider.
A 1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am made to look like KITT, the famous car of the 1980's TV show, Knight Rider.
The Flintstones Rubble Racer from the 1994 Flintstones movie. In the background is the green 1997 Leyland Mini 1000 that was the car used in Mr. Bean.
The Flintstones Rubble Racer from the 1994 Flintstones movie. In the background is the green 1997 Leyland Mini 1000 that was the car used in Mr. Bean.
The blue, white, and red Mini Coopers from the movie The Italian Job.
The blue, white, and red Mini Coopers from the movie The Italian Job.
The 1963 Volkswagen Beetle from the Disney film, Herbie: Fully Loaded that was driven by Lindsay Lohan.
The 1963 Volkswagen Beetle from the Disney film, Herbie: Fully Loaded that was driven by Lindsay Lohan.
The 1984 GMC Vandura that was used to promote the 2010 A-Team movie.
The 1984 GMC Vandura that was used to promote the 2010 A-Team movie.
Inside the lobby of the Rodz and Bodz Museum is SpongeBob SquarePants' boat car. SpongeBob and his best friend Patrick Star are there too.
Inside the lobby of the Rodz and Bodz Museum is SpongeBob SquarePants' boat car. SpongeBob and his best friend Patrick Star are there too.
A 1968/69 Dodge Charger that was lifted and used in Season 2, Episode 12 of the Dukes of HazZard. It was signed by seven cast members.
A 1968/69 Dodge Charger that was lifted and used in Season 2, Episode 12 of the Dukes of HazZard. It was signed by seven cast members.
A small replica of the Mystery Machine from the Scooby Doo cartoons.
A small replica of the Mystery Machine from the Scooby Doo cartoons.
A 2022 Jeep e-bike that was unveiled on Super Bowl Sunday/Groundhog Day. Because of the coincidence, Jeep enlisted Bill Murray to help promote it. In the background is a black Shelby Cobra (most likely a replica) and a 1986 Pontiac Fiero used in Breaking Bad.
A 2022 Jeep e-bike that was unveiled on Super Bowl Sunday/Groundhog Day. Because of the coincidence, Jeep enlisted Bill Murray to help promote it. In the background is a black Shelby Cobra (most likely a replica) and a 1986 Pontiac Fiero used in Breaking Bad.
This is a 2009 Dodge Challenger V8. I think it's a replica of the one from Cobra Kai, since the Challenger in that series is matte black.
This is a 2009 Dodge Challenger V8. I think it's a replica of the one from Cobra Kai, since the Challenger in that series is matte black.
The 1977 Chevrolet Camaro that played Bumblebee in the Transformers movie.
The 1977 Chevrolet Camaro that played Bumblebee in the Transformers movie.
The matte black 1972 Dodge Challenger from the movie In Time.
The matte black 1972 Dodge Challenger from the movie In Time.
A 1955 Chevy made to look like Tow Mater, a Willys Jeep made to look like Sarge, and a car made to look like Lightning McQueen from the animated movie Cars.
A 1955 Chevy made to look like Tow Mater, a Willys Jeep made to look like Sarge, and a car made to look like Lightning McQueen from the animated movie Cars.
The museum had cars from the hit Netflix series Stranger Things, including this 1985 Cadillac El Dorado convertible and Jim Hopper's 1980 Chevrolet K5 Blazer.
The museum had cars from the hit Netflix series Stranger Things, including this 1985 Cadillac El Dorado convertible and Jim Hopper's 1980 Chevrolet K5 Blazer.
The 1985 Kawasaki GPZ900R that Tom Cruise rode in Top Gun. It was the first Kawasaki with the Ninja name and had a top speed of over 150 MPH, making it the fastest production bike in the world at the time.
The 1985 Kawasaki GPZ900R that Tom Cruise rode in Top Gun. It was the first Kawasaki with the Ninja name and had a top speed of over 150 MPH, making it the fastest production bike in the world at the time.
This 1953 Chevrolet Corvette with V8 was from the first year of production, in which only 300 units were made. This is one of the museum's most popular rental cars.
This 1953 Chevrolet Corvette with V8 was from the first year of production, in which only 300 units were made. This is one of the museum's most popular rental cars.
The 1963 Citroen 2CV AZAM driven by Demi Moore and Woody Harrelson in the movie Indecent Proposal.
The 1963 Citroen 2CV AZAM driven by Demi Moore and Woody Harrelson in the movie Indecent Proposal.
The 1981 GMC K2500 Sierra from the Fall Guy remake movie of 2024. Colt Seavers even signed the glovebox.
The 1981 GMC K2500 Sierra from the Fall Guy remake movie of 2024. Colt Seavers even signed the glovebox.
A green Plymouth Road Runner.
A green Plymouth Road Runner.
A replica of the DeLorean used in Back to the Future.
A replica of the DeLorean used in Back to the Future.
Creator: Felix Wong
Date: 13 Jun 2025
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Here are a few Batman-inspired cars: the diesel-powered 1989
Here are a few Batman-inspired cars: the diesel-powered 1989 "Mattmobile," a 1973 Chevrolet El Camino used for charity events, and a 1960 Cadillac spin-off of the Lincoln Futura that was used in the original Batman series.