Top 4 Cars from 'Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee' Season 1
Indulge in classic cars and comedic banter on 'Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee' by Jerry Seinfeld. Explore favorites like the Porsche 356 police car and the 1952 Volkswagen "Zwitter" Beetle in the show's first season.
It’s hard not to love Jerry Seinfeld’s Netflix hit show Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. It’s the perfect balance of witty jokes and car lore that's kept people of all ages enthralled. The show has featured a whole host of
These cars are classics, and like the comedians they were picked for, they have a quirky, and sometimes bizarre backstory.
#1: Porsche 356 Police Car
Guest: Barry Marder
Featured in S1, E7: “You Don’t Want to Offend a Cannibal”
Featured in S11, E12: “Big Lots and BevMo!”
As detailed by Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, in a strange, performance-motivated move, the Netherland’s police force (known as the Rijkspolitie) adopted the Porsche 356 in 1962. According to
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Guest: Larry David
Featured in S1, E1: “Larry Eats a Pancake”
The first car ever featured on Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, this uniquely styled, post-World War 2 Beetle is fondly referred to as a “Zwitter”, which roughly translates to “split” in English. According to
, this refers to the rear window, which is split down the middle by a rear styling pillar. The 1952 Zwitter Beetle was only produced for approximately 6 months before the rear window styling changed to the standard oval shape.
As a result, 1952 Zwitters are rare—and while many modern Beetles have restored or upgraded engines, the originals came with a quaint, punchy flat-four engine.
#3: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3
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Guest: Alec Baldwin
S1, E4: “Just a Lazy Shiftless Bastard
The most powerful vehicle on our list of favs from Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee (and perhaps the most visually stunning) is the 1970 Mercedes 300SEL 6.3. As reported by
states that the 40-hp Karmann-Ghia has a shockingly slow 0-60 mph time of 28 seconds. Not being designed for speed or power, the Karmann-Ghia is all about looks; it appeared out of nowhere as a collaboration between Chrysler and Volkswagen.
Harking back to a time when cruising for fun was a favorite past-time, the 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia emphasizes the need and benefits of taking things slow.
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