The Wonderful World of Wheels (1966)

The Wonderful World of Wheels (1966)

The Wonderful World of Wheels (1966)

Ryan’s wonderful dialogue starter about plastics in early incredibly hot rods, customs and race autos, and that reminded me of one particular of the early pioneers of bubble best plastic domes on customs, Invoice Cushenbery. His very initially scratch-built development was the iconic ‘Silhouette’ which went on to be a several-demonstrate winner, a Very hot Wheel, and an AMT product package. Monthly bill developed it as a absolutely driveable, roadworthy generation, and which is why it was featured in this CBS Tv set Particular from September of 1966 referred to as ‘The Fantastic Planet of Wheels”, with Lloyd Bridges as your host. The full movie is definitely worthy of a look at for the 60s go-karts, slot cars, dune buggies, display vehicles, and much more. Lloyd drives the Silhouette for the duration of the opening sequence alongside the Pacific Coast Highway and at times during the exhibit. Though this movie has been shared on the HAMB ahead of, I imagined it was value sharing again, and highlighting the tailor made vehicle & scorching rod times for you:

1:19 – 3:00: The Silhouette managing down Highway 1, hero photographs for intro, and driving through community.

22:00 – 22:45: Parked Silhouette as Lloyd talks

22:45 – 23:48: Indoor Personalized Automobile Present

23:48 – 24:10: Massive Daddy Ed Roth and Surfite

24:10 – 24:40 George Barris and Surf Woody

25:02 – 25:10 Musters Koach

30:42 – 37:10 Drag Racing showcasing the Scrima-Basilek-Milodon-Tuller “Scrima-Liner”

44:12 – 48:28 Bonneville showcasing Artwork Arfons and Craig Breedlove

48:29 – 52:19 Closing sequence with Lloyd Bridges and Silhouette

 

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