For me, the biggest star of the movie was the Topper car - a 1936 Buick Series 80 Roadmaster (131" wheelbase) customized by Bohman & Schwartz and fitted with special controls – including a second hidden steering wheel. As a stuntman drove the car using the hidden wheel, it would appear as if the vehicle was being driven by a ghost.

2020年7月28日 · Topper’s roadster movie car was a combo of several cars built by Pasadena Coachbuilders Bohman & Schwartz to be featured specifically in the Topper movie. The car was designed by Anthony Gerrity, then a well known designer who worked for Bohman & Schwartz. Not surprisingly, the Topper car was just as popular as the “always out for a good ...

2015年3月30日 · As for Topper’s car, it was indeed at the time the most famous movie car ever to hit the screen. It was actually a 1936 Buick Chrysler … yes, a combination of the two cars built by Pasadena...

2012年2月11日 · In 1936, prominent Pasadena coachbuilder Maurice Schwartz, constructed the “Topper” car for Hal Roach on a Buick chassis, following a design by Anthony Garrity of Hollywood. Many theater-goers across the country came out of “Topper” remembering little more than the dream speedster.

Currently available on Amazon Prime. A pretty great car chase with the Mercedes (driving itself!) and the Packard. Alessandro58 2024-08-23 12:37. Uploaded new cars and more pictures in better quality.

2019年3月11日 · Topper’s roadster movie car was a combo of several cars built by Pasadena Coachbuilders Bohman & Schwartz to be featured specifically in the “Topper” movie. The car was designed by...

During WWII, it was used by the Gilmore Oil Company to publicize a wartime rubber scrap drive. Then, after the war, the car was again modified with '40's Buick lines and Cadillac taillights. Note the Gilmore Lion license plate topper; very cool.

2019年3月22日 · Topper’s roadster movie car was a combo of several cars built by Pasadena Coachbuilders Bohman and Schwartz to be featured specifically in the Topper movie. Anthony Gerrity, then a well-known designer who worked for Bohman and Schwartz, designed the car.

2021年5月13日 · Topper’s roadster movie car was a combo of several cars built by Pasadena Coachbuilders Bohman & Schwartz to be featured specifically in the 'Topper' movie. The car was designed by Anthony Gerrity, then a well known designer who worked for Bohman & Schwartz.

2024年11月8日 · The reference site for Johnny Lightning Diecast Cars made by Topper Toys. Learn all the variations. Specializing in Detroit Cars and Mirrors.