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Starsky & Hutch's 1974 Gran Torino |
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Introduced as a TV movie in 1975, Starsky & Hutch became an instant success as the first high profile police duo series featuring Dave Starsky and Ken Hutchinson as streetwise detectives.
Starsky & Hutch's 1974 Gran Torino
Fans of the series loved the gritty and often violent plots and unusually for the time, the close friendship between the two main characters providing the prototype for the "Buddy cop" format still used today.
THE CAR
They drove a 1974 Ford Gran Torino with the now legendary v-shaped white stripe and was affectionately known as The Striped Tomato. They used the police radio call sign "Zebra Three" as they patrolled the streets of Bay City.
In 2004 Starsky & Hutch came to the screen with stars Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson playing the lead roles. The film was a box office hit and has left people wanting a sequel.
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David Soul and Paul Michael Glaser |
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Cars Of The Stars Scotland is the proud owner of one of the original Ford Gran Torino's from the 1970s TV series.
THE TV SERIES
1975-1979. 93 Episodes. ABC Television.
Starring David Soul, Paul Michael Glaser, Antonio Fargas and Bernie Hamilton.
Created by William Blinn. Main theme by Lalo Schifrin (first season), Tom Scott (second season onwards).
THE FILM REMAKE
2004. Warner Bros. Pictures. Directed by Todd Phillips.
Starring Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn, Juliette Lewis, Fred Willamson and Snoop Dogg.
WANT TO SEE MORE?
Our sister museum, Cars of the Stars in Keswick has the actual car used in the movie remake. This car is fitted with a 7litre V8 and was used for close-up, tyre burning and sound shots. |
