The film is based on an actual event in London's Regents Park.
The Jaguar E Type (1965) used in Car Trouble (1985) has a MOT as of today 23rd January 2023.
One of only a few movies where now legendary actor Ian Charleson played one of the leading characters. The first was his breakthrough, Chariots of Fire. The last is Opera, a year after Car Trouble. Also, he was an important side character in Gandhi. Charleson worked mainly on the stage.