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Intro
Get Rich or Die Tryin' was one of the most epic rap albums of our time. The movie that followed was a pretty hardcore depiction of 50's rise to fame and fortune (it also featured some dope whips). This week in Austin, 50 will be performing the album in its entirety for the Shady 2.0 SXSW Showcase. In honor of his debut record, we feature 12 cool car scenes from Get Rich or Die Tryin'. From Impalas to Bentleys, we cover it all.
1968 Chevrolet Impala
12. Chevrolet Impala (1968)
Total Price: $5,200
The Set-up: A shootout in the Bronx
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Complex Says: If you watch closely, you will see that a '64 Impala is magically exchanged for another Impala of later vintage. Hmm....
1992 Chevrolet Suburban
11. Chevrolet Suburban (1992)
Total Price: $43,000
The Set-up: 50 and his crew flee the scene of a robbery
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Complex Says: Suburbans are perfect for quick escapes from nasty situations. They have a massive Chevy V8 under the hood and enough room for seven strapping members of your badass crew.
1973 Buick Centurion
10. Buick Centurion (1973)
Total Price: $7,200
The Set-up: A shootout on the street, and 50 takes matters into his own hands
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Complex Says: The Buick Centurion was built for kingpins. This beast is big, throaty, and ready for a shootout. We dig!
1973 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
9. Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu (1973)
Total Price: $6,000
The Set-up: The assassin lights up a joint in his Malibu
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Complex Says: By day, the Chevelle is a sweet American muscle car built for dudes in Nebraksa. By night, it's a badass pimpin' mobile perfect for dealers, gangsters, and all-around shady cats.
1973 Mercedes 280 SE
8. Mercedes 280 SE (1973)
Total Price: $14,000
The Set-up: The kids get into a fight
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Complex Says: Old-school Mercedes are pretty popular in the hood. They are crazy cheap, kind of cool, and have enough room for your crew. The 280 SE is certainly no exception.
1994 Ford Taurus station wagon
7. Ford Taurus Station Wagon (1994)
Total Price: $16,140
The Set-up: 50 gets revenge and shoots a guy in the knee
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Complex Says: Remember getting picked up from school in your mom's Ford Taurus? We do. It was a shitty ride but served its purpose.
1964 Chevrolet Impala
6. Chevrolet Impala (1964)
Total Price: $5,600
The Set-up: The shootout with the Russians gets deadly
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Complex Says: The Impala is an iconic American car. From suburban housewives to big pimpin' gangsters, the Impala's retro styling and big motor appeal to just about everyone.
1995 Mercedes S500
5. Mercedes S500 (1995)
Total Price: $75,000
The Set-up: Curtis buys a new ride with a bag full of cash
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Complex Says: While the S500 is totally badass, it tanks in value after a few years. This allows dudes who may not have 75k sitting around to get into a car made exclusively for CEOs and rockstars. Pimpin'!
1990 Lincoln Town Car
4. Lincoln Town Car (1990)
Total Price: $32,687
The Set-up: Bama chillin' on the hood of his Town Car
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Complex Says: Only Terrence Howard could make a beat-up Lincoln Town Car look fly. Otherwise, this car totally blows.
1997 Jaguar XJ8
3. Jaguar XJ8 (1997)
Total Price: $47,000
The Set-up: The photo shoot with Dangerous
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Complex Says: The Jag is a solid choice for a guy on the make trying not to attract too much attention. It has luxury styling and features, without being too flashy. Word to the wise: don't put a shiny set of rims on your Jag. It just looks weird.
1966 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible
2. Oldsmobile 98 Convertible (1966)
Total Price: $6,800
The Set-up: Things get tense with the Russians
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Complex Says: If you were a pimp, playa', or gangster in the '70s, you probably, sat behind the wheel of an Oldsmobile 98. It didn't break the bank, and it had a trunk that was big enough to hide a load of cash and weapons.
Bentley Brookalnds
1. Bentley Brooklands (1994)
Total Price: $147,000
The Set-up: The Colombians make an appearance at the funeral
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Complex Says: Bentleys are the ultimate symbol of power and money. If you're somebody, you probably have a Bentley or two sitting in the garage. The Brooklands, which debuted in 1992, was designed exclusively for the big boys. Hello sheepskin rugs!
