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1987 Volvo 740 Turbo Rental Added in California

Movie Car Hire has added the 1987 Volvo 740 Turbo through the USA Movie Cars network. The sedan sits in Newport Beach, California, and gives productions working in Southern California another option for period-appropriate vehicles. Crews often look for clean, original examples from the 1980s when they need something that reads as everyday transportation from that decade without drawing extra attention on camera.

Spotlight on this 1987 Volvo 740 Turbo

The vehicle is described as a clean, all-original example finished in light metallic blue. It carries 15-inch Draco mag wheels and a blue check interior that includes a sunroof. The four-door sedan runs an automatic transmission and keeps its factory appearance throughout. The color combination stands out as somewhat unusual for the model, which can help it register as a specific character car rather than a generic background vehicle.

Producers filming in California can place this Volvo in scenes that call for a mid-to-late 1980s sedan without needing to alter the exterior or interior. The original condition and sunroof add subtle visual interest when the camera moves closer or when the car is parked in establishing shots. Its modest size also makes it practical for street work or parking-lot setups where larger vehicles might create logistical issues.

Movie Car Hire and the California Picture Car Market

Movie Car Hire works with USA Movie Cars to connect productions with vehicles located across the state. When a listing appears in Newport Beach, California, it becomes easier for crews shooting in Orange County or Los Angeles to source a local car instead of transporting one from farther away. USA Movie Cars maintains relationships with state-level picture-car sites such as California Picture Cars so that location managers and picture car coordinators can find vehicles through familiar regional searches.

This network approach reduces travel time and simplifies insurance and transport paperwork for productions that already have base camps in Southern California. A car kept in Newport Beach, California, can reach many common filming zones within a short drive, which helps when schedules change quickly or when multiple days of shooting require the same vehicle on different sets.

History of the 1987 Volvo 740 Turbo

The 740 series entered the U.S. market in the mid-1980s as Volvo expanded its sedan lineup with more performance-oriented engines. The Turbo variant added a turbocharged four-cylinder to the boxy, safety-focused body style that defined Volvo at the time. By 1987 the model had settled into a familiar role as a reliable daily driver that also appealed to buyers who wanted a step above the base 740.

The sedan body, four doors, and automatic transmission matched the preferences of many American buyers during that period. Features such as the sunroof and distinctive wheel designs appeared on higher-trim examples and gave the car a slightly more upscale presence while still reading as a standard family vehicle. The light metallic blue exterior listed on this example reflects one of the period color choices that can place a scene firmly in the late 1980s without additional set dressing.

California Picture Car Rental Uses

Productions can use the 1987 Volvo 740 Turbo for 1980s period scenes set in suburban or urban environments. Its original appearance works well as a character vehicle for supporting roles or as background texture in street sequences. The sedan size allows it to blend into parking lots or residential driveways without dominating the frame.

Still photographers and commercial crews shooting in California can also request the car for lifestyle or product work that needs an authentic 1980s backdrop. Music videos and branded content often look for vehicles with this decade’s lines and colors to anchor the visual story. Event planners staging period-themed gatherings have likewise found similar Volvos useful for static displays or photo opportunities.

Book This 1987 Volvo 740 Turbo Today

View the full listing and additional images on the USA Movie Cars site. Productions ready to move forward can call 602-882-2705 or email [email protected] to discuss dates and requirements.

Looking for Talent?

Productions that also need actors or background performers can reach the sister company USActors.com for nationwide talent resources, while USA Movie Cars can connect crews with local talent options when they are available in the area.

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