SWEETEST HOT ROD EVER BUILT!

MotownMadman · #1 06-09-2003, 06:25 AM

Here is a photo of the car at the auction in current condition.
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MotownMadman · #2 06-09-2003, 06:34 AM

Also, as for details, it turns out Barris built two of these, one as the TV car and one as a back up and for display purposes. If you notice the handles on the coffin in the original photo early in this thread, then look at the handles in this photo. The original had functional handles, these are moulded to the body. Also, the original had chrome air scoops, these are painted. The back up car recently sold at an auction in Florida to the current owner for $46,000 and change. So what I want to know, where is the original? Barris still have it as he does the original Batmobile? Anyone have insight on this? I want the real deal.
Thanks,
Motown [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif[/img]

Norm reynolds · #3 06-10-2003, 01:06 AM

Also the original had a bubble top [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]

MotownMadman · #4 06-10-2003, 01:15 AM

Norm,
It has the bubble top, just had to see with the lid hinged up like that.
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68z302 · #5 06-10-2003, 04:03 AM

Maybe the "original" one was made with a real Casket? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif[/img]
Hmmm... wood grain dash! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

Rob

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