Re: Banacek's Darrin (Darrins?)
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The one that trailed the cloud of blue smoke was the real one, the other was a plastic knock-off, I forget what modern (at that time) chassis was under the replica. Or so the story has been told.
Posted on: 2010/2/18 19:12
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Re: Banacek's Darrin (Darrins?)
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Dave
I've never heard the story about a "knock-off" with a modern chassis. I'm fairly certain that there were two authentic Darrins, one for filming on the east coast and one for the west. And yes, one of them was a 1942 that had been modified with the '41 side grilles, but the last few inches of the side grille of the '42 remained. Both cars have now been restored, with the '42 going back to its full '42 side grilles. I believe Don Sears owned (owns?) the '41, and restored it.
Posted on: 2010/2/19 12:31
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West Peterson
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West, I could be wrong and I didn't save the article I read about it, it was years ago and of little interest to me then, but I'm certain that's what was printed, accurately or not.
Posted on: 2010/2/19 12:36
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Re: Banacek's Darrin (Darrins?)
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Gusha, who's better than you at finding the images? No one, I suspect.
Posted on: 2010/2/19 12:54
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Guscha --- thanx for the verification!!! Those are the same two pictures I saved and what brought on my question.
Carl,
Posted on: 2010/2/19 13:14
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Re: Banacek's Darrin (Darrins?)
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Here's the 1942 Darrin that was used in the Banacek series. It was restored for Ralph Marano, who later sold it after purchasing Bob Turnquist's Darrin.
Posted on: 2010/2/19 14:17
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West Peterson
1940 Packard 1808 w/Factory Air 1947 Chrysler Town and Country sedan 1970 Camaro RS packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=4307&forum=10 aaca.org/ |
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