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Has anyone seen the 789 ???

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Old 04-26-2007, 10:21 AM
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Has anyone seen the 789 ???
Thought this was kind of interesting !!! A combination custom of the 57, 58 and 59 chevy.

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You can find more info on this link.

http://www.digiads.com.au/car-news/latest-CHEVROLET-news/1957_n2a_Chevrolet_Bel_Air_789_200702.html
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Old 04-26-2007, 10:27 AM
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Oh, so that's where the idea for the Batmobile came from!




See any similarities??
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Old 04-26-2007, 12:54 PM
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That's funny....it's the same thing I thought also !!
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Old 04-26-2007, 12:56 PM
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thats a nice ride!
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Old 04-26-2007, 03:51 PM
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Saying those two cars look alike is like saying the HHR and the PT Cruiser look alike
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Old 04-26-2007, 04:30 PM
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Actually the Batmobile was based off of a 1955 Ford Concept Car the Lincoln Futura and was later replaced with a Ford Galaxie transmission and chassis.
This is the Lincoln Futura:
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Old 04-26-2007, 05:03 PM
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OMG! I think I would pass on that. It really does look too much like the batmobile.
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Old 04-26-2007, 05:21 PM
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There is so much about it that I like but I still can't quite like. I think they tried to put together so many designs features that is looks a little "thrown together" to me.
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Da!
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Old 04-27-2007, 02:09 PM
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Can I have one? Today's my birthday.
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