Hollywood’s collective imagination has spawned cars that fly, swim, travel at neck-snapping speeds, talk, think and are often smarter than the people that drive them. And, when it comes to movies or television series, cars are rarely just pieces of metals on four wheels. They’re carefully matched to the character that drives them and they sometimes play a starring role.

With the help of Audi and Microsoft, the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles has put together a temporary exhibit of famous cars called Hollywood Dream Machines that have starred in popular science fiction movies like Back to the Future and Blade Runner. It includes over 40 cars plus various props and costumes. And, because it’s in Los Angeles, you may even catch a glimpse of an actor checking out his or her former ride.

The exhibition opens its doors to the public on Sunday May 5. Adult tickets cost $16. To whet your appetite, we’re taking a closer look at the more emblematic cars featured in it.