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Here Come the Monkees!

Here Come the Monkees!
Two cars were contracted to be built: One as a main TV car, to be used on the television program, and one as a promotional show car, to tour hot rod and car shows around the United States. Both cars would be built in the span of four weeks. The first version originally sported a 6-71 supercharged engine, a solid mounted rear axle (no springs) and extra rear end weight. This was to enable the car to "pop wheelies." Because the car had too much power and was difficult to drive, the original blower set up was removed and a dummy blower was fitted. The second car was used as a touring car for auto shows and promotional events. Both would be used on The Monkees TV series, one during the first season and both throughout the second season.[2]

Several notable differences between the two cars exist, such as the size of the door logo and the styling of the fan belt cover and blower lines, which can be used to tell the difference between the two cars.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monkeemobile

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 Léopold
Léopold club
Resplendent Wonder of yester years !
10 years ago.
Indycaver (Norm) club has replied to Léopold club
Thanks Léopold !
10 years ago.
 Fantasyfan
Fantasyfan
This one looks bit evil to me :)
10 years ago.

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