Topic: Puzzle #433 - The Oops Puzzle - Solved! Barris 'Banacek' AMC AMX

[Otto Puzzell]

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[Otto Puzzell]

AutoPuzzlers. I posted this puzzle earlier. Due to a technical glitch, it was accidentally removed.

It's back!

However, new Expert Puzzler Podstavsky PM'd me with the correct answer - it is the George Barris-modified 1969 AMC AMX used in the NBC Mystery Movie feature "Banacek".

Well done, Podstavsky - and welcom to the expert ranks! 

[Oguerrerob]

This is how it looks The Phoenix AMX ESV Safety Car by American Motors Corporation 1969 before George Barris customized it for Banacek Series.

The Phoenix, a crash-proof ESV (Experimental Safety Vehicle) worth $5million manufactured by RW company. Totally driver-proof safety vehicle. One of the sensational innovations found in this car is a compensator. It is mounted to a small on-board computer system and it automatically corrects skidding and fishtailing caused by oversteer.”  In ONE episode this special prototype car of the future is stolen off of a moving train, and Banacek is called in to solve the mystery!  Below is how the car appeared on the show, with large cardboard bumpers added and a new temporary paint job!