This is the world famous 1948 Ford aka Grease Lightning used in the movie "Grease". I took this pic at the Petersen Auto Museum on Wilshire Blvd in downtown L.A.

Here's a reference link to see a model car made to commemorate this famous movie prop car:
http://www.diecastmodelcars.com/red-greased-lightning-p-184.html

Cast:
John Travolta Danny
Olivia Newton-John Sandy
Stockard Channing Rizzo
Jeff Conaway Kenickie
Didi Conn Frenchy
Dinah Manoff Marty
Barry Pearl Doody
Michael Tucci Sonny
Kelly Ward Putzie
Susan Buckner Patty Simcox
Eddie Deezen Eugene
Lorenzo Lamas Tom Chisum
Dennis C. Stewart Leo
Annette Charles Cha Cha
Dick Patterson Mr. Rudie
Fannie Flagg Nurse Wilkins
Darrell Zwerling Mr. Lynch
Ellen Travolta Waitress
Eve Arden Principal McGee
Frankie Avalon Teen Angel
Joan Blondell Vi
Edd Byrnes Vince Fontaine
Sid Caesar Coach Calhoun
Alice Ghostley Mrs. Murdock
Dody Goodman Blanche
Sha Na Na Johnny Casino and The Gamblers