Buick Century TV car from Highway Patrol...

The Petersen Automotive Museum in L.A. is a great place to see famous cars that have been featured in both the movies and in television.

1955 Buick Century featured in Highway Patrol

This Buick Century car appeared in the 1950's TV cop show, Highway Patrol, featuring Broderick Crawford and was photographed on display at the museum on March 31, 2011.

Highway Patrol TV series

If you're an auto enthusiast, be sure to check more cars from the movies on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum, including Batman's Batmobile, The Green Hornet's Black Beauty, Magnum P.I.'s Ferrari, the General Lee Dodge Charger from The Dukes of Hazzard, Speed Racer's Mach 5 race car, Disney's Herbie VW Beetle and more.

The Green Hornet's Black Beauty car past and present...

One of the surviving Black Beauty movie cars from the 2011 remake of The Green Hornet could be seen yesterday at West Hollywood's Annual Gay Pride Parade as part of Sony Studios participation.

Modern day Black Beauty from The Green Hornet movie remake

This car used in the big screen remake of the 1930's radio crime-fighting superhero, starring Seth Rogen as the titular 'Green Hornet', was apparently one of only three (out of twenty-nine) Imperial Chrysler sedans from 1964 to 1966 that survived the production of the stunt-packed movie in pristine condition.

The Green Hornet movie billboard

If you like the new souped-up luxury supercar, then you'll also appreciate the original Black Beauty car from the 1960's television show photographed at the Petersen Automotive Museum on March 31, 2011, with its more retro armaments.

1966 Chrysler Imperial Black Beauty

driven in The Green Hornet TV show

This Dean Jeffries customised car was driven by martial arts legend Bruce Lee as The Green Hornet's side-kick, 'Kato', and this Black Beauty also guest-starred in two episodes of the 1960's Batman TV show.

The Green Hornet movie billboard

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The Green Hornet (Three-Disc Combo: Blu-ray 3D / Blu-ray / DVD)

The Green Hornet

Steve McQueen's Rolls-Royce from The Thomas Crown Affair...

In the original 1968 version of The Thomas Crown Affair, Steve McQueen drove this Rolls-Royce as the dashing business man and bank robber, 'Thomas Crown'.

1967 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Two-Door Sedan

driven by Steve McQueen in The Thomas Crown Affair

This 1967 Rolls-Royce was photographed on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum in L.A. on March 31, 2011.

This movie car was personally driven by Steve McQueen, accompanied by his co-star Faye Dunaway who played 'Vicki Anderson', the sexy insurance investigator determined to get her man.

The stylish Rolls-Royce, which was one of the most expensive cars in the world when new, projected an aura of success and sophistication that helped set the tone of the film and define the character of Thomas Crown.

The Thomas Crown Affair 1968 movie poster

The Thomas Crown Affair was later remade in 1999, starring Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo.

Buy the original movie: The Thomas Crown Affair (1968) [Blu-ray] - Starring Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway (Blu-ray - 2011)

1982 Ferrari used in TV's Magnum P.I...

Magnum P.I. starred Tom Selleck as the Hawaii based Private Investigator, which lasted eight seasons on television from 1980 to 1988. In addition to his trademark mustache and the short shorts he wore, 'Thomas Magnum' was also infamous for driving his red Ferrari 308 around Oahu, Hawaii.

Magnum P.I.'s signature Ferrari

This particular Ferrari 308GTSi was photographed on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum on March 31, 2011. This car was used during the 1982-1983 shooting season of the detective series and was driven by both Tom Selleck and series regular Larry Manetti (who played Orville 'Rick' Wright).

Tom Selleck as Magnum P.I.

Apparently the Ferrari interior had to be modified to accommodate the six foot four Tom Selleck, with the seat rails being relocated and the filler material of the driver's seat bottom cushion removed.

Actual 1982 Ferrari used in Magnum P.I.

If you're a fan, be sure to also check out another Ferrari used in Magnum P.I. that was on display at Universal Studios Hollywood Backlot Tour.

If you like picture cars be sure to check out these other famous cars used in the movies on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum.

Buy the TV series: Best of the 80's: Magnum Pi

General Lee stunt car from The Dukes of Hazzard movie...

This 1969 Dodge Charger was one of the many stunt cars used in the 2005 movie adaptation of the popular TV series, The Dukes of Hazzard, that ran from 1979 to 1985.

General Lee movie car featured in The Dukes of Hazzard

This bright orange muscle car, named the 'General Lee', is driven by the 'Duke' cousins, Bo and Luke, played by Seann William Scott and Johnny Knoxville in the movie version.

The boys live in the fictitious Hazzard County in Georgia and their Dodge Charger is named after the Confederate General Robert E. Lee and sports a Confederate naval jack flag on its roof.

The Dukes of Hazzard movie poster

This damaged stunt car was photographed on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum in L.A. on March 31, 2011.

Buy the movie: The Dukes of Hazzard (Unrated Widescreen Edition)

Buy the original TV series: The Dukes of Hazzard: The Complete TV Series (Seasons 1-7)

Buy the collectible car: 1969 Dodge Charger General Lee 1/25 Scale

Michael Keaton's 1989 Batman suit and Batmobile...

In Tim Burton's 1989 big screen adaptation of the DC Comic book hero, Michael Keaton wore the suit of the iconic Caped Crusader.

Original Batman costume and Batmobile on display

at the Petersen Automotive Museum

This actual costume worn by Michael Keaton in Batman and original Batmobile used in both of Tim Burton's movies were photographed on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum in L.A. on March 31, 2011.

Batman movie poster

Bob Ringwood was responsible for Costume Design on the Batman movie and for taking him from his traditional superhero tights to the darker armoured version cinema goers are more familiar with nowadays.

Batman suit worn by Michael Keaton

This original Bat-suit worn by Michael Keaton is one of just two surviving screen-used costumes and is completed by the only surviving screen-used Batman headgear, which is eerily fitted over a silicone head from an actual Michael Keaton life cast.

This menacing costume is made from molded foam latex and was apparently sprayed black each time it was worn to assure a consistent appearance in the movie.

The Bat-gloves sport urethane wrist armour and films used in the film's production, whilst the Batgun was cast from original studio molds.

Batmobile from Batman and Batman Returns

This supercool Batmobile is one of three studio authorised vehicles commissioned for publicity and promotional purposes after the film's release. The Batmobile has been featured here at Hollywood Movie Costumes and Props before, but not with the canopy open so that you can see the interior and the control dashboard.

Batman movie poster

Also on display was this scale model of the Batmobile from the 1966 TV series which was originally built by George Barris.

1966 Batmobile scale model miniature by John Betts

The original Batmobile was remodeled and transformed from a Futura in six weeks by George Barris for the 1966 TV show.

1966 TV series Batmobile by George Barris

If you're a fan of the original TV show be sure to check out these pictures of the Batcave in L.A.'s Griffith Park.

Buy the movies: Batman: The Motion Picture Anthology 1989-1997 (Batman / Batman Returns / Batman Forever / Batman & Robin) [Blu-ray]

Batman (20th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray Book)

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Buy the 1966 TV series Batmobile: Mattel Hot Wheels 1:18 1966 TV Series Batmobile