In Alfred Hitcock's 1963 suspense/horror film, The Birds, Bodega Bay, California is subjected to unexplained violent bird attacks. The film stars Rod Taylor, Jessica Tandy, Suzanne Pleshette, and Veronica Cartwright. It features the film debut of Tippi Hedren as socialite Melanie Daniels who drives a 1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 convertible. The infamous fiery explosion at the gas station includes the incineration of a 1947 Studebaker M-5 1/2 ton pickup truck.
Gas Station Explosion video from the Birds
