Among the most recognizable horror movie vehicles of recent decades is the Creeper’s menacing truck from the Jeepers Creepers franchise. Many viewers assume the strange-looking vehicle was entirely fabricated for the films.
In reality, it’s based on a lightly modified 1941 Chevrolet COE truck, a cab-over design that lends it that distinctive, unsettling appearance. Learning the real-world origins of the eerie movie truck adds an interesting layer to its on-screen legend.
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