What the Magnum, PI Crew Should Have Driven

Magnum, PI was popular, in part, because of the exotic foreign cars paraded through each episode. But if the show were realistic, these are the cars the ensemble cast would actually drive.

Rick, Bill Blass Edition Lincoln Continental Mark VI. In the show, the manager of the King Kamehameha club drove a Mercedes R107. The Merc is a bit effete and too sophisticated for a glorified two-bit hustler. I think for someone of Rick's standing, a more mob-oriented Continental fits him better.


T.C., Ford Econoline. That the beefy T.C. would drive an underpowered VW van is a joke. It couldn't lug him AND a set of tools up a 3% grade. What he really needs is a V8 powered van to carry his passengers, copter parts, and tool set.


Thomas Magnum, Ford Granada. No private investigator would tail someone covertly in a red Ferrari. And for stakeouts, sitting in a Ferrari for more than 5 minutes would require a month's worth of chiropractic treatment. What Magnum should be driving is an anonymous, boring, and comfortable Ford sedan.


Higgins, Rover P6. Granted, the Audi Higgins drove on the show belonged to Robin Masters. If Higgins had a personal car, it would be the Rover P6. It's old, solid, British, and stuffy. Just like Higgy himself. Plus, there's plenty of room in the back for Zeus and Apollo.


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