Originally
a 1966 Chrysler Imperial rebuilt by Hollywood customizer Dean
Jeffries at a reported cost of $50,000. Some of Black Beauty's
equipment includes a special exhaust device that spreads ice over
the road, and brushes behind the rear wheels which, when lowered,
sweep away tire tracks. For personal equipment, the Green Hornet
uses a special nonlethal gas gun and a sting gun able to penetrate
steel.
The Beauty was sent to George for some final touches. A verticle
grill was formed with a repeative gun inset concealed into the
center. Flap headlights were used to confuse the oncoming villains.
A multiple gas nozel was built into the lower rolled pan and has
an electric trap door. The rear section has a center deck trap
door through which protrudes rockets to shoot at following villains.
The top has been extended 10" housing a bullet proof simulated
glass with slots for armed warfare and a bullet proof steel plating
surrounding the Green Hornet and Kato. Rear wheel shields cover
the special Formula tires and Crager styled wheels. STP lubricant
is used throughout the vehicle for the super servicing needed
for the powerful 500 H.P. engine. The "Black Beauty"
holds true to it's name with 30 coats of metal flake pure black
green pearl of essence lacquer, hand rubbed to a high brilliant
gloss. |