From Uncle Ben's wheels in ''Spider-Man'' (a 1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88 that Sam Raimi has used in many of his films) to the cute car of the moment, the Mini Cooper, it's been a great summer for movie cars. Here's a roundup of the best of the season's rides -- and whether you too can ride wit it.
'MEN IN BLACK II'
MAKE/MODEL 2003 ''New Hotness'' Mercedes-Benz E500
COOLEST TRICK An autopilot lives in the airbag.
NEATEST ACCESSORY Talking/singing/suit-wearing pug Frank
CINEMATIC COUSIN The remote-controlled BMW 750iL in Tomorrow Never Dies
CAN WE BUY IT? Yes, available this month; $50,000 range
FUN FACT Five yards of leather were flown in from Sindelfingen, Germany, for Frank the pug's booster seat.
'MINORITY REPORT'
[MAKE/MODEL]2054 ''Lexus Off System Sports Car''
[COOLEST TRICK]Assembles itself around escaping hero
[NEATEST ACCESSORY]Cruise control and Cruise at the controls
[CINEMATIC COUSIN]The Tron lightcycle
[CAN WE BUY IT?]Maybe in 52 years. For now, sharperimage. com has a snazzy lil' model ($24.95).
[FUN FACT]The film's one roadworthy mock-up is electric, but it can still hit 90 mph.
'AUSTIN POWERS IN GOLDMEMBER'
[MAKE/MODEL]2002 BMW Mini Cooper
[COOLEST TRICK]Turns into a groovy submarine, baby
[NEATEST ACCESSORY]Two-time Oscar winner (Michael Caine)
[CINEMATIC COUSIN]Bond's submarine wheels in The Spy Who Loved Me
[CAN WE BUY IT?]Yes, in 10 colors; retails for $16,850- $28,000 (there's a waiting list).
[FUN FACT]A roof design incorporating the Union Jack is available.
'THE BOURNE IDENTITY'
[MAKE/MODEL]1970 BMW Mini Cooper
[COOLEST TRICK]Zips down an outdoor Parisian staircase
[NEATEST ACCESSORY]A Lola who isn't running (Franka Potente)
[CINEMATIC COUSIN]Herbie the Love Bug
[CAN WE BUY IT?]Bourne producers paid $2,000-$4,000 each for the eight cars used in the film.
[FUN FACT]The Mini Cooper is to Britain what the Bug is to America.
'XXX'
[MAKE/MODEL]1967 Pontiac GTO
[COOLEST TRICK]Exploding roof, through which Vin Diesel parachutes
[NEATEST ACCESSORY]Headlight missiles
[CINEMATIC COUSIN]The ejector-seat-equipped Aston Martin from Goldfinger
[CAN WE BUY IT?]A used '67 can run up to $40,000.
[FUN FACT]The 2004 GTO (around $35,000) will be the first GTO since 1974.
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