The Complete Guide to Cars in "Seinfeld"

From supercars to school buses, check out every important car ever in America's favorite sitcom.

April 17, 2012

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Intro

Even amidst powerhouse shows like Curb Your Enthusiasm and The Office, Seinfeld is still the best sitcom ever. Luckily for car buffs, the show about nothing actually showcased a ton of cool cars - everything from vintage Porsches to the amazingly ugly Chrysler LeBaron, we've covered it all. Yada, yada, yada ... stop short and enjoy The Complete Guid to Cars in Seinfeld.

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"You're a Cashier"

Make And Model: 1987 Chevrolet Caprice
Episode: "The Ex-Girlfriend"
Air Date: January 25rd, 1991
Behind The Wheel: Jerry
Complex Says: This is easily one of the funniest Seinfeld scenes ever. Watch immediately.

Scientology

Make And Model: 1991 Geo Prizm
Episode: "The Parking Garage"
Air Date: October 30th 1991
Behind The Wheel: Unknown
Complex Says: Geo must have been a sponsor at the time. We can't think of any other reason why anybody would want that vehicle in their show.

Kramer's sweet ride

Kramer's Sweet Ride

Make And Model: 1983 Ford LTD
Episode: "The Parking Garage"
Air Date: October 31st, 1991
Behind The Wheel: Kramer
Complex Says: During the course of the series, Kramer drove a ton of cool cars. This is one of the classics, a shit brown Ford LTD, a perfect choice for the disillusioned bachelor.

O'Brien and Dylan Murphy

Make And Model: 1988 Lincoln Towncar Stretched Limosine
Episode: "The Limo"
Air Date: February 26th, 1992
Behind The Wheel: Limo Driver
Complex Says: BEST. EPISODE. EVER.

Parking Battles

Make And Model: 1969 Buick LeSabre
Episode: "The Parking Space"
Air Date: April 22nd, 1992
Behind The Wheel: Mike Moffit
Complex Says: Parallel parking is a nightmare, especially in New York, the city of honking assholes. Here, George wages war against a friend of Jerry's who attempts to steal his parking space.

Battle for the spot

Battle for the Spot

Make And Model: 1992 BMW 3-Series
Episode: "The Parking Space"
Air Date: April 22nd, 1992
Behind The Wheel: George
Complex Says: "The Parking Spot" was a super lame episode. Luckily we got to stare at Elaine and a semi-cool BMW.

"Quite horsin' around back there"

"Quit Horsin' Around Back There"

Make And Model: 1987 Chevrolet Caprice
Episode: "The Trip Part 1"
Air Date: August 12th 1992
Behind The Wheel: A Cop
Complex Says: Virtually nothing was taken seriously on the show. Here, Jerry and George are reprimanded by police for horsing around in the back seat of a cruiser.

Killing the bubble boy

Killing the Bubble Boy

Make And Model: 1970 Cadillac Ambulance
Episode: "The Bubble Boy"
Air Date: October 7th, 1992
Behind The Wheel: Unknown
Complex Says: If you have not seen it, watch the Bubble Boy episode as soon as humanly possible. It's one of the best. And, for the car buffs, it features this rockin' old school ambulance.

Jerry's Bimmer

Make And Model: 1989 BMW 525i
Episode: "The Bubble Boy"
Air Date: October 7th, 1992
Behind The Wheel: Jerry
Complex Says: A fastidious bachelor with a Bimmer? Yup, Jerry was, in fact, the ultimate yuppie.

Elaine has a crush on the moving man

Elaine Has a Crush on the Moving Man

Make And Model: Mistubishi Fuso FE
Episode: "The Couch"
Air Date: October 27th, 1994
Behind The Wheel: Unknown
Complex Says: Every car, bus, and truck was carefully chosen on Seinfeld, and moving vans were no exception. Here, Elaine crushes hard on her moving man while sitting in his Mitsubishi Fuso FE.

Homeless George

Make And Model: 1993 BMW 525i
Episode: "The Gymnast"
Air Date: November 3rd, 1994
Behind The Wheel: Unknown
Complex Says: We love the 525i. If you have a few thousand bucks sitting around, go out and by yourself one. It's a cool, well-designed ride and none of your friends will make fun of you.

"It's a LeBaron!"

It's a LeBaron!"

Make And Model: 1984 Chrysler LeBaron Town and Country Convertible
Episode: "The Mom and Pop Store"
Air Date: November 17th, 1994
Behind The Wheel: George
Complex Says: Would you buy a crap car if it had been previously owned by a celebrity? George did. He picked up a LeBaron, solely on the belief that its previous owner had been actor Jon Voight.

What about the Volvo?

What About the Volvo?

Make And Model: 1989 Volvo 240
Episode: "The Mom and Pop Store"
Air Date: November 17th, 1994
Behind The Wheel: George
Complex Says: George should have opted for the Volvo. The LeBaron, while sort of cool, is an absolutely horrific car.

Bitten by Jon Voight

Make And Model: 1986 Dodge Diplomat
Episode: "The Mom and Pop Store"
Air Date: November 17th, 1994
Behind The Wheel: Cabbie
Complex Says: Some celebrities just don't know how to receive attention from adoring fans (think Sean Penn). In this scene famed thespian Jon Voight bites Kramer as he reaches in for an autograph.

A real New York mugging

A Real New York Mugging

Make And Model: 1992 Ford Econoline Van
Episode: "The Doorman"
Air Date: February 23rd, 1995
Behind The Wheel: Unknown
Complex Says: NYC residents are always trying to put on a show for tourists. Here, Kramer stages a mugging.

Mr. Pitt hails a cab

Mr. Pitt Hails a Cab

Make And Model: 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL
Episode: "The Jimmy"
Air Date: March 16th, 1995
Behind The Wheel: Parked
Complex Says: The only vintage Mercedes to appear in the series was this super hip 300 SEL. What a sweet car! Too bad we didn't see more of it.

The Assman

Make And Model: 1973 Chevrolet Impala
Episode: "The Fusilli Jerry"
Air Date: April 27th, 1995
Behind The Wheel: Kramer
Complex Says: Kramer is vintage everything; from his clothes to his cars, he's totally stuck in the '70s. When vanity plates for a proctologist accidentally get mailed to him, Kramer, in one of his funniest moments on the show, becomes the ASSMAN.

Puddy is Nuts

Make And Model: 1981 Buick Electra Estate Wagon
Episode: "The Face Painter"
Air Date: May 11th, 1995
Behind The Wheel: Unknown
Complex Says: Face paint is awesome, especially when used to scare the living daylights out of a priest.

Elaine kidnaps the yappy dog

Elaine Kidnaps the Yappy Dog

Make And Model: Chevrolet Chevy Van
Episode: "The Engagement"
Air Date: September 21st, 1995
Behind The Wheel: Kramer
Complex Says: What do you do with a yappy dog that is keeping you up at nights? Hire two friends, rent a van, and dump it in the suburbs.

Bumpin' and Grindin'

Make And Model: 1974 Chevrolet Impala
Episode: "The Postponement"
Air Date: September 28th, 1995
Behind The Wheel: Kramer
Complex Says: Kramer doesn't have time to do the delicate dance that is parallel parking. Instead, he recklessly, but effectively, throws his mammoth Impala into tight spaces by bashing any car in his way.

Baton Buddy

Make And Model: 1993 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible
Episode: "The Maestro"
Air Date: October 5th, 1995
Behind The Wheel: Cabbie
Complex Says: The LeBaron was a popular car on Seinfeld. George had one and so did Elaine's love interest, The Maestro.

Jerry in Tuscany

Make And Model: 1972 Fiat 124 Special
Episode: "The Maestro"
Air Date: October 5th, 1995
Behind The Wheel: Cabbie
Complex Says: What do they drive it Italy? Fiats, of course!

Driving the Firetruck

Make And Model: American LeFrance 900
Episode: "The Secret Code"
Air Date: November 9th, 1995
Behind The Wheel: Kramer
Complex Says: Kramer is usually under the impression that he can do anything without any sort of training or skills. Here, he pilots the rear of a giant fire truck, and even suggests a better route to the fire.

Bosco!

Make And Model: 1992 Buick Skylark
Episode: "The Secret Code"
Air Date: November 9th, 1995
Behind The Wheel: Mr. Peterman
Complex Says: Peterman driving a Skylark? The Seinfeld automotive consultant must have taken a day off.

Jerry's real life Porsche

Jerry's Real-Life Porsche

Make And Model: 1973 Porsche 911 Carerra RS
Episode: "The Rye"
Air Date: January 4th, 1996
Behind The Wheel: Parked
Complex Says: This was one of the few times that Jerry actually got to show some of his real-life collection of Porsches. Sweet 911!

Found a Condom!

Make And Model: 1995 Mercury Mystique
Episode: "The Caddy"
Air Date: January 25th, 1996
Behind The Wheel: George
Complex Says: Parking your car at an outdoor lot is tricky business, especially in New York. Here, Kramer finds a condom in George's Mercury, leading him to wonder if hookers are turning tricks while the car is in storage at a parking lot.

George kills the trophy

George Kills the Trophy

Make And Model: 1993 Buick Regal
Episode: "The Caddy"
Air Date: January 25th, 1996
Behind The Wheel: George
Complex Says: This is the episode that George fulfilled every working stiffs' wet dream. Perfect!

Teasing the cable guy

Teasing the Cable Guy

Make And Model: 1987 Chevrolet Caprice
Episode: "The Cable Guy (part 2)"
Air Date: February 8th, 1996
Behind The Wheel: Cabbie
Complex Says: It was not long ago that NYC taxis actually had some some curb appeal. The '80s caprice was simple but also pretty cool. It was fitted with big leather seats and a trunk fit for a king, perfect for Kramer.

Welcome to Del Boca Vista!

Make And Model: Yamaha G9
Episode: "The Cadillac (part 1)"
Air Date: February 8th, 1996
Behind The Wheel: Parked
Complex Says: Even though golf was a big topic on the show, this was the only appearance of a golf cart in the entire series.

Free Cable

Make And Model: 1994 Dodge Ram Van
Episode: "The Cadillac"
Air Date: February 8th, 1996
Behind The Wheel: The Cable Guy
Complex Says: In today's ultra-secure world, free cable has become a thing of the past. But it was not long ago that a black market cable box was all you needed to get your fill of Skinemax and Showtime. Here, Kramer runs away from the cable guy and his cable van.

Big Pimpin'

Make And Model: 1976 Cadillac Eldorado
Episode: "The Wig Master"
Air Date: April 4th, 1996
Behind The Wheel: Kramer
Complex Says: Only Kramer could pull off a pink Cadillac Eldorado. Big Pimpin'!

Hooker's in the lot

Hooker's in the Lot

Make And Model: 1983 Cadillac Eldorado
Episode: "The Wig Master"
Air Date: April 4th, 1996
Behind The Wheel: Unknown
Complex Says: Looking to pay for sex? Drive an Eldorado. It's got a bench seat up front!

I am a very bad man!

"I Am a Very Bad Man"

Make And Model: 1967 Pontiac GTO
Episode: "The Wig Master"
Air Date: April 4th, 1996
Behind The Wheel: George
Complex Says: George, who is perpetually mired in a mid-life crisis, is always looking to escape himself. Here, he pretends to be a badass in a desperate ploy to impress a girl. We love the GTO, especially with idiot George behind the wheel.

Cashin' in on cans

Cashin' in on Cans

Make And Model: Grumman-Olson Kurbmaster
Episode: "The Bottle Deposit"
Air Date: May 2nd, 1996
Behind The Wheel: Kramer
Complex Says: Kramer and Newman were always scheming to capture untold riches. In this classic episode, they set out to Michigan in a mail truck full of cans in hopes of scoring the elusive 10 cent bottle deposit. Brilliant!

"Not the Fargman!

"Not the Fargman!"

Make And Model: 1995 F355 Spider
Episode: "The Checks"
Air Date: November 7th, 1996
Behind The Wheel: Brett (Elaine's boyfriend)
Complex Says: "Desperado" is an okay song, not a good song, and certainly not a great song. Here, Elaine meets a guy with a sweet whip who thinks that "Desperado" is the BEST SONG EVER.

"You bought your dad a Cadillac!?"

You Bought Your Dad a Cadillac!?"

Make And Model: 1994 Cadillac Fleetwood
Episode: "The Money"
Air Date: January 16th, 1997
Behind The Wheel: Morty Seinfeld
Complex Says: Wouldn't it be nice be able to buy your parents a car? In this scene Jerry fulfills that dream by purchasing his father a shiny new Cadillac. Naturally, mayhem ensues.

"You can't Yada Yada Sex!"

"You Can't Yada Yada Sex!"

Make And Model: 1992 Cadillac Seville STS
Episode: "The yada yada"
Air Date: April 24th, 1997
Behind The Wheel: George
Complex Says: The STS was a star in the '90s. Here, George, at the wheel of his mom's STS, is befuddled by the phrase, "YADA, YADA, YADA".

A nod to Pulp Fiction

A Nod to Pulp Fiction

Make And Model: Acura NSX
Episode: "The Millennium"
Air Date: May 1st, 1997
Behind The Wheel: Newman
Complex Says: The NSX was easiliy the best Supercar of the '90s.

The Peterman Bus Tour

Make And Model: 1973 Chevrolet B-Series
Episode: "Muffin Tops"
Air Date: May 8th, 1997
Behind The Wheel: Kramer
Complex Says: Kramer uses a school bus to take guests on a Peterman reality tour. Meanwhile, Elaine tries on the entrepreneur boots and starts a business selling muffin tops. Another classic episode!

The geriatric bike gang

The Geriatric Bike Gang

Make And Model: Scooter
Episode: "The Voice"
Air Date: October 2nd, 1997
Behind The Wheel: George
Complex Says: In this scene George flees a wild gang of geriatric scooter bullies. Don't try to fool us, we know you've done the same.

Wheelin' and Dealin'

Make And Model: 1998 Volvo S70
Episode: "The Dealership"
Air Date: January 8th, 1998
Behind The Wheel: Parked
Complex Says: In the '90s, Volvos were actually sorta cool. We would STILL be proud to own an S70.

"Someone took my European carry all!"

"Someone Took My European Carryall!"

Make And Model: 1993 Chevrolet Camaro
Episode: "The Reverse Peephole"
Air Date: January 15th, 1998
Behind The Wheel: Parked
Complex Says: This scene brought the phrase "man purse" into the American lexicon. The Camaro, albeit a cool car, is a bit of an afterthought.

A House in the Hamptons??

A House in the Hamptons?

Make And Model: 1997 Buick Century
Episode: "The Wizard"
Air Date: February 26th, 1998
Behind The Wheel: George
Complex Says: We've all taken a few lies to the bitter end ("I swear, I really don't know where those panties came from"), but George is the king of long, drawn out fibbing. In this scene he drives Susan's parents out to the Hamptons, trying to prove the existence of his non-existent house.

Running on Empty

Make And Model: 1997 Saab 900 Cabrio
Episode: "The Dealership"
Air Date: January 8th, 1998
Behind The Wheel: Kramer
Complex Says: We've all wondered how far you can go when the gas gage is reading empty. In this clip, Kramer and a paranoid car salesman finally put an end to the debate.

Stuck in traffic

Stuck in Traffic

Make And Model: 1996 Saab 900 Cabrio
Episode: "The Puerto Rican Day Parade"
Air Date: May 7th, 1998
Behind The Wheel: Jerry
Complex Says: Saabs were a big part of the show. Jerry, who in real life is a noted Porsche collector, drove Saabs for nearly six seasons. Here, Kramer and Jerry get stuck in traffic at the Puerto Rican Day Parade.