12 Things You Learn Rewatching Diamonds Are Forever

6. The Mustang Is One Of Bond's Coolest Cars

Diamonds Are Forever Mustang
United Artists

Though Bond hasn't driven many American vehicles throughout the franchise, the Ford Mustang Mach 1 is certainly one of 007's neatest rides to date.

It doesn't hurt that Bond's frantic escape from the cops along the Vegas strip is one of the series' best early chase scenes, benefiting from Hamilton's tight direction, fantastic editing and some delirious stunt driving.

Sure, the moment where Bond takes the car on two wheels to ride down an improbably tight path is one step too silly, but the Mustang nevertheless underlined the movie's distinct flavour of Americana with pure class.

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