In the 1971 James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever, Bond drives a Ford Mustang Mach 1 through Las Vegas.
The Mustang appears during Bond’s investigation into a diamond-smuggling operation. In one memorable sequence, he drives through the narrow streets of Las Vegas while being pursued by police. The film uses the car’s bright styling and performance to turn an American muscle car into a major part of the chase.
The Mach 1 was a performance version of the first-generation Ford Mustang. It was introduced for the 1969 model year and was offered with powerful V8 engines and distinctive exterior trim. The version associated with Diamonds Are Forever is often identified by its red finish and black detailing.
Some viewers call the car simply a Mustang, but “Mach 1” is the specific variant. The film was Sean Connery’s sixth official Eon-produced Bond film and was released in 1971.