The Dark Triplets — three screen-used Jeepers Creepers trucks

The Creeper's Fleet

The DARK Triplets

Three screen-used trucks built for the Jeepers Creepers franchise — each one a unique piece of cinematic horror history.

Three Trucks. One Legend.

The iconic truck character from Jeepers Creepers wasn't created using just one vehicle — the production required three separate trucks to complete filming of the first motion picture. Each was built, modified, and aged to match the terrifying aesthetic of the Creeper's ride.

Known among fans and collectors as 'BEATNGU', these vehicles represent some of the most recognizable screen-used props in modern horror cinema. And now, they are much more than props —  they are rolling monsters in their own right, fast, ominous and full of history. Today, two of these legendary trucks are available for public appearances, conventions, and private events.

The Jeepers Creepers truck
The PROTOTYPE Truck

01

The PROTOTYPE Truck

The first Creeper vehicle made for Jeepers Creepers. Truck 1 was used to model the appearance for the other Creeper's trucks. This is the most screen-accurate of the three.

  • First Creeper truck ever created
  • Used for various scenes in Jeepers Creepers
  • Most screen-accurate truck to exist
  • Hero & chase truck in Jeepers 3
The backup Truck

02

The backup Truck

Used for interior shots, background placements, and secondary filming angles. Identical in appearance to maintain visual continuity across all scenes.

  • Used for interior set scenes
  • Only truck originally finished inside
  • Backup chase truck
  • Identical in appearance for continuity
The CHASE Truck

03

The CHASE Truck

Built to withstand the rigors of high-speed chase sequences and stunt work. Reinforced chassis and modified for the demanding action scenes of the films.

  • Stunt and chase sequences
  • Reinforced chassis
  • More powerful, modern engine
  • Modified for action filming

Vehicle Specifications

Base Vehicle1941 Chevrolet COE (Cab Over Engine)
ProductionJeepers Creepers (2001), JC2 (2003), JC3 (2017)
DirectorVictor Salva
StudioUnited Artists / MGM
Prop BuilderProduction Design Department
StatusScreen-used, privately owned
Vintage truck detail

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Bring a piece of horror history to your event. This truck, truck 1,  is available for conventions, film festivals, private events, and more.

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