Mannix Roadster

By doug goodwin | Published: April 25, 2005

Customized 425 1966 front-wheel drive convertible Oldsmobile Toronado (License No. UQW-477) seen on the detective drama MANNIX/CBS/1967-75.

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Designed by George Barris (a.k.a. “King of the Kustomizers”), the Mannix Roadster perfectly complements the action-filled lifestyle of private detective Joe Mannix (Mike Connors). Driven during the 1967-68 season, this silver and dark gray roadster featured a black leather tonneau cover over the back seats, a hidden gun compartment, radio-telephone, short-wave transceiver, and a tape recorder. The exterior sported extended fenders, chrome mini-bumpers, custom chrome grill surround, custom oval Cibie headlights, fiberglass hood with a pair of wind-splitter ridges, full width custom rear end tail light, rear spoiler, side pipes and two-tone paint job.

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One Comment

  1. Mr WordPress
    Posted April 25, 2005 at 9:35 am | Permalink

    Notyhing could be more rad than that custom Toronado. It propelled a whole generation of middle-aged men to mid-life crises.

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