Halloween costumes are often the best part of this spooky holiday, right after the massive amounts of candy that children acquire. Some people spend far too much time trying to think of what costume to wear, but has anybody ever thought of what their cars might want to go trick or treating as?
Below is a fun list of Halloween costumes for cars.
1. Batmobile
The Batmobile makes the first of our list of Halloween costumes for cars.
Chiefly, it’s the quintessential super hero of the automotive world. No other superhero has a car that is anywhere near as iconic.
It also helps that there are so many silver screen versions of the car. From Adam West’s topless two-seater cruiser to the nigh unstoppable roof crawling tank of Christian Bale’s, this Halloween costume for cars has had as many facelifts as the Bat-film franchise.
2. Back to the Future DeLorean
What car wouldn’t dream of being in a film trilogy classic like Back to the Future? Even better, why not add the ability to drive across separate time periods?
The DeLorean may not have lasted long in the automotive sector. But it’s earned iconic film status that makes it one of the best Halloween costumes for cars. The often-duplicated fan cars of the on-screen original are a testament to the power of its de
While some new drivers may not want to be Marty McFly (but why not?), their car probably wouldn’t mind spending the evening pretending to leave tire tracks of flame as it travels to a different era. The DeLorean is the perfect Halloween costume for car and movie enthusiasts alike.
3. Ghostbusters’ Ecto-1
The modified 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor ambulance might not be what you want to spend hours in traffic in, but for this one day out of the year, it’s one of the best Halloween costumes for cars. Other than the exterior aesthetic, there isn’t much that makes this car too special.
None of the attached tech seems to ever be used in the films, and the only useful function seems to be the slide-out storage shelf for the crew’s proton packs. Regardless of the lack of functionality, you can all but guarantee your car whispers “I ain’t afraid of no ghost” while delivering your kids to the best trick or treat destinations.
4. Kit from Knight Rider
Be honest, you hear the catchy theme music in your head already. It’s part of the appeal of the next idea on our list of Halloween costumes for cars.
Add that music to the fact that your car can talk to you and make decisions to help you fight crime, and you’ve got yourself the dream Halloween costume for car enthusiasts.
The 1982 Pontiac Trans Am has a design appeal that almost holds up to this day. The features of this car that might give your daily driver a serious case of envy are the molecular bonded shell (nifty 80’s armor), the turbo boost, and, of course, the artificial intelligence.
Imagine being able to communicate with your car and telling it when and where to pick you up. No more Uber or Lyft fees necessary. While this technology may actually exist in the not too distant future, it won’t be within reach in time to go trick-or-treating.
5. Lightning McQueen
Speaking of being alive, no countdown of the best Halloween costumes for cars would be complete without mentioning this adorable star of Disney and Pixar’s Cars. Few come close to the appeal of Lightning (what car wants to be as rusted out as Tow Mater?).
The good-natured Piston Cup contestant makes one heck of a character arc through the films and is fortunate enough to adorn children’s merchandise all over the world. What car wouldn’t want to be that loved?
6. Christine’s Plymouth Fury
On the far opposite side of the good-natured and fun cars featured in films is Christine. In terms of Halloween costumes for cars, nothing will come across more possessed and supernatural than this malevolent machine.
If your car wants to be this particular 1958 Plymouth Fury for Halloween, take it as a sign to take better care of it. Nobody wants to be locked inside the cabin of this car while it commits horrendous acts before ultimately turning on you.
Maybe spring for the deluxe wash and waxing package the next time you clean your car?
6. Transformers’ Autobots
Last on our list of Halloween costumes for cars are the ultimate machines that become something more than the already cool vehicles they impersonate. Autobots are so cool that you’ll find an Optimus Prime costume for yourself while your car moonlights as the Chevy Camaro version of Bumblebee.
It’s no surprise that being a Transformer is the best Halloween costume your car could imagine being. After all, what machine doesn’t want to be labeled as more than meets the eye?
The list could go on, but then you wouldn't have time to get ready to do some mas(Car)ading as your own favorite characters.
Before you hit the road to show off your car’s Halloween costume, make sure it’s protected for whatever surprises the night brings. With CarShield, you can keep your ride covered, so the only scary thing this season is your costume, not unexpected repair bills.
