Author Topic: Fun #89 - Barris Turbo Sonic Dragster from the film "Tom Jones Garage a Go Go" (Read 855 times)

Otto Puzzell · « **on:** November 26, 2011, 07:00:45 AM »

A different kind of custom.

For 1 point, ID the car, the builder, and the motion picture in which it was featured.

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Otto Puzzell · « **Reply #1 on:** December 03, 2011, 04:12:57 AM »

Experts

Otto Puzzell · « **Reply #2 on:** December 10, 2011, 05:41:06 AM »

Pros?

jotage21 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 10, 2011, 08:05:54 PM »

It´s the Turbosonic, made by George Barris, featured in the movie Tom Jones a Go Go

Otto Puzzell · « **Reply #4 on:** December 11, 2011, 03:43:00 AM »

Almost correct. One word missing from the movie's title

jotage21 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 13, 2011, 06:04:28 PM »

Tom Jones Garage A Go Go

Otto Puzzell · « **Reply #6 on:** December 14, 2011, 03:57:49 AM »

That's it!

Though I've not seen it, I'm led to understand the ongoing construction of this car is central to this lost film, alleged to have starred Walter Brennan.

The car was actually used as an exhibition dragster after the film wrapped.

Otto Puzzell · « **Reply #7 on:** December 17, 2011, 03:46:49 AM »

Another view

Otto Puzzell · « **Reply #8 on:** September 22, 2012, 06:55:52 AM »

Yep - it's a period pic

RayTheRat · « **Reply #9 on:** September 25, 2012, 06:25:43 PM »

Here's a color photo:

Otto Puzzell · « **Reply #10 on:** September 26, 2012, 05:07:16 AM »

It looks like it's burning up on re-entry, even sitting still!

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