James T. Kirk drives a C2?

[Donald T.]

I never knew Captain Kirk drove a vette in his youth! Looks like a 65. Someone please tell me this was done with special effects and they didn't REALLY drive it off a cliff!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0XsvgPFQrM

[Wayne M.]

Re: James T. Kirk drives a C2?

I never knew Captain Kirk drove a vette in his youth! Looks like a 65. ....

The shot from vantage point below edge of cliff, looking upwards, seems to show '65 wheel cover (driver side front), but in another, when he grabs for the shifter shows the seat belt retainer clips with square hole, per 1966 MY.

[Jack C.]

Re: James T. Kirk drives a C2?

I think he would like my license plate, WARP 1

[Donald T.]

Re: James T. Kirk drives a C2?

The shot from vantage point below edge of cliff, looking upwards, seems to show '65 wheel cover (driver side front), but in another, when he grabs for the shifter shows the seat belt retainer clips with square hole, per 1966 MY.

Good eye Wayne! I'm guessing 65 based on wheel covers and what appears to be the 63-65 style rear deck emblem. Hard to tell though. Seat belt retainer is the later 66 style, but could be service replacement.

[Pat M.]

Re: James T. Kirk drives a C2?

As a hardcore Trekkie (not Trekker), I always knew The American Captain/Admiral/Captain (yeah I know, The Shat's from Canada, but Kirk's from Iowa) had to drive a Corvette in his youth. He picked the right color, but it shoulda been a C3 ... anyway, still pretty damn cool!

[Steven H.]

Re: James T. Kirk drives a C2?

Looks like it was removed. This is what I'm getting:

This video is no longer available due to a copyright claim by Paramount Pictures Corp

[Pat M.]

Re: James T. Kirk drives a C2?

Try this, the trailer will start automatically. Enjoy!

http://www.startrekmovie.com/

[Brawley M.]

Re: James T. Kirk drives a C2?

How did he get the top down so quickly? In opening frame it's up, then secnds later it's down. I know, I know, it's what I tell my kids, it's only a movie. Brawley

[Michael B.]

Re: James T. Kirk drives a C2?

Remember, Star Trek first aired in September 1966.

There is already speculation among Trekkers and Trekkies that the use of a 1966 Corvette is tied to the first airing of the original series.

And I believe the top was unlatched and left the car at speed, it was not "let down".

[Donald T.]

Re: James T. Kirk drives a C2?

How did he get the top down so quickly? In opening frame it's up, then secnds later it's down. I know, I know, it's what I tell my kids, it's only a movie. Brawley

In the movie, they show Kirk unlatching the convertible top at speed and it flies off the car. Neat trick but it only works once.