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Black Beauty makes a comeback in new Green Hornet movie

Chris — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 10:40:08 +0000

Now that The Green Hornet has been released, vintage auto buffs can get a first-hand look at the nearly 30 1964 – ’66 Chrysler Imperials that were used to make the movie.

Some of the Imperials were decked out with .30-caliber M1919 Browning machine guns, hood-mounted and retractable. And just like in the 1960s TV series, the car (also a vintage ’60s-era Chrysler Imperial) includes front- and rear-bumper loaded Stinger missiles.

Only two of the original Chrysler Imperials used in the 1966 TV series — the one that starred Van Williams and a then unknown Bruce Lee as Kato, Black Beauty’s driver — still exist. Both have been completely restored and neither were used in the new movie.

In order to film Black Beauty’s scenes for the new movie, 29 ’60s-era Imperials were fit with roll cages, some were cut in two, and at least one had it’s suspension beefed up enough in to survive long leaps and intense landings.

Check out Wired’s rundown of Black Beauty’s gadgets.

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Shot at and hit: Vintage Chrysler Imperials get a beat down in new Green Hornet

Chris — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:26:48 +0000

If you’re in San Diego and jonesin’ to see the cars in Britt Reid’s garage, stop by Comic-Con International 2010 where you can get a live sneak preview at all things Green Hornet. Set to open next year, the upcoming Green Hornet movie – which is based on the 1966-1967 TV series that starred Bruce Lee – will feature 29 1964-66 Chrysler Imperials; many of them were crashed, some were cut in two, and at least one was riddled with bullet holes.

Check Wired’s slide show for more photos.

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Twenty-nine 1960s-era Chrysler Imperials readied for their close-ups – and crashes – for new Green Hornet movie

Chris — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:42:47 +0000

Probably the most difficult part of re-making the popular 1966 Green Hornet TV series into a new Hollywood movie?

Rounding up 29 1964 – 66 Chrysler Imperials and readying them for their close-ups – and lots of crashes.

Only two of the original Chrysler Imperials used in the 1966 TV series — the one that starred Van Williams and a then unknown Bruce Lee as Kato, Black Beauty’s driver — still exist. Both of them have been completely restored and neither were used in the new movie which is set for release in 2011.

More about them here.

In order to film scenes with the new Black Beauty, 29 ’60s-era Imperials were fit with roll cages, some were cut in two, and at least one had it’s suspension beefed up enough in to survive long leaps and intense landings.

Read the complete New York Times article on the Black Beauties, and how they were made movie-ready, here.

Whether you’re lucky enough to drive one of the Black Beauties or tool around town in one of the original Batmobiles, or cruise down the 405 in the black 1971 Barracuda from Phantasm, OdoClub can help save you money on the purchase of your next vehicle.

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