#8: Columbo Drove One of the Rarest Cars on the Road
Columbo’s beat-up car wasn’t just quirky — it was incredibly rare. He drove a 1959 Peugeot 403 convertible, a model most American viewers had never seen before. The wheezing engine and dented body fit his low-key detective persona perfectly.
Only 504 two-door convertibles were ever made that year, making Columbo’s car a true oddity. Like his raincoat and cigar, the Peugeot looked unimpressive at first glance. But it quietly became one of the most memorable vehicles in TV history.