Made
by Barris from the 1970 American Motors AMX for 70's TV show "Banacek"
starring George Peppard. The first major modification was to lower
the overall silhouette by chopping 4.5" out of the top section
with a 2" slant on the windshield posts. To further the extreme
fastback image, long tapering windsplits are streamlined louvers
extending f rom the roof line to the lower panel. A courtesy safety
lighting system was installed utilizing the louvers, with full
red taillight and stop lights, full amber lights for deceleration
and caution, and a full green light for forward motion.
All four wheel wells have been re-radiuses with the top portion
of the radius flared and extended into the center of the door
in front. The rear extends to the rear of the fender. The frontal
area has been lengthened fifteen inches with a matching lower
pan and louvered grille installation. The rear fenders were also
extended to follow the streamlined windsplits. The hood has twin
canted tunneled forced air scoops molded into the hood panel conforming
with the fender line. Saddle antique and walnut was used with
color combination in the interior.
The exterior finish consists of Murano Pearl uppertone with coordinated
Rustic Orange along the lower section. The interior sports twin
bucket seats with head rests and safety belts. The rear compartment
has been completely carpeted and the dash has matched naugahyde
crash padding. The louvers front and rear have been chrome plated
along the leading edge with textured paint effect. SS Cragar wheels
with chrome outer rims support the Firestone Wide Ovals sporting
white lettering on the black sidewall. |