It was a rich cream color.
in the book the car is yellow but in the movie the car is white
Tom insists on driving Gatsby's car to New York in "The Great Gatsby" because he wants to exert his power and control over the situation. By taking the wheel of Gatsby's luxurious car, Tom demonstrates his dominance and asserts his superiority over Gatsby, whom he views as a threat to his marriage with Daisy.
Myrtle Wilson was killed by Jay Gatsby's car, driven by Daisy Buchanan, but it was George Wilson who pulled the trigger, believing Gatsby to be the driver. This event occurs in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel, "The Great Gatsby."
Wilson knew the yellow car was Gatsby's because it was similar to the car described by Tom Buchanan's mistress and had played a pivotal role in the accident that killed Myrtle Wilson. Additionally, Tom had mentioned that Gatsby was the owner of the car.
The wrecked car in the ditch at Gatsby's party foreshadows the tragic events that culminate in the novel's climax, particularly the car accident that results in Myrtle Wilson's death. This moment underscores the recklessness and moral decay of the characters, especially Tom Buchanan and Daisy, and symbolizes the destructive nature of their lifestyles. Additionally, the car serves as a harbinger of the chaos and tragedy that ultimately envelop Gatsby's life and dreams.
After Gatsby's death in "The Great Gatsby," Nick Carraway drives Gatsby's car back to Long Island accompanied by Gatsby's father. Tom Buchanan and Daisy Buchanan take a separate car back home. Daisy is driving Gatsby's death car with Tom and Nick in it, while Gatsby's father follows in a separate car.
Tom Buchanan says this line to Jay Gatsby in The Great Gatsby. Tom becomes suspicious of Gatsby's wealth and questions where he got the money to afford such an extravagant car.
Wilson kills Gatsby and then himself. He is led to believe that Gatsby is responsible for Myrtle's death since Gatsby's car was involved in the accident. Wilson is devastated by his wife's death and seeks revenge on Gatsby before taking his own life.
Nick is impressed by Gatsby's car, describing it as a "rich cream color, bright with nickel," and noting that it is an impressive vehicle. He is also surprised by its ability to cut through the mist, symbolizing Gatsby's wealth and prominence.
Daisy hits Myrtle Wilson with a car in The Great Gatsby. Daisy is driving Gatsby's car when the accident occurs.
Tom Buchanan wanted to buy Jay Gatsby's car in "The Great Gatsby" because he suspected that his wife, Daisy, was having an affair with Gatsby and thought acquiring the car might give him leverage or control in the situation.
She was hit by a car driven by Daisy, but everyone else thought Gatsby was driving it.