The haunted car in “Christine” is a 1958 Plymouth Fury. Stephen King’s 1983 horror novel centers on Christine, a dilapidated red-and-white Fury bought by teenager Arnie Cunningham from the mysterious Roland D. LeBay.
The car’s model year matters because the 1958 Fury had dramatic tail fins and distinctive styling that fit the novel’s larger-than-life supernatural presence. Christine is not simply an ordinary used car: she appears possessed by a malevolent force and gradually influences Arnie’s personality, isolating him from his friends and drawing him into violence.
A common mix-up comes from the 1983 film adaptation. Because 1958 Plymouth Furys were difficult to find and were not sold in red that year, filmmakers used several modified 1958 Plymouth Belvederes for filming. The movie’s production cars therefore contribute to confusion about the exact model, but the canonical answer in King’s story remains 1958 Plymouth Fury.
The novel was published in 1983, while John Carpenter’s film adaptation arrived the same year. Both versions retain Christine’s identity as a 1958 Plymouth, even though some visual details differ.