from 'Knight Rider,' the 'Back To The Future' DeLorean, the 1966 'Batman' TV show Batmobile, the 1989 'Batman' film Batmobile, 'The Dukes of Hazzard''s General Lee, the Ford Gran Torino from 'Starsky and Hutch,' and the Flintstones cars. The Panthermobile was created for 'The Pink Panther Show,' which ran from 1969 to 1976 on NBC.Īccording to auction house, Robson Kay, the car was the brainchild of Hollywood designer Jay Ohrberg, who is best known for creating memorable small- and big-screen vehicles such as K.I.T.T.

For DVD extras that really add value, get the Special Edition, which was made with Van Dyke's involvement and includes interviews, games, and many other fun features.The original Pink Panther car and a replica of the 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' car will be featured in an online auction from from a U.K.

Young viewers may drift to sleep after the climax, as the love story between Caractacus and Truly concludes, but they'll have a feast of visions to dream of for years to come. Roald Dahl, author of many children's stories including James and the Giant Peach and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, was co-writer of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, which blends fantasy and adventure in a whimsical movie musical that has been captivating children for decades.Īlthough the songs aren't quite as memorable as in Mary Poppins, the story may leave even more of an impression on kids than the Disney hallmark and excite them to a greater degree. After writing the music for the extraordinary Mary Poppins, brothers Richard and Robert Sherman wrote the music for this film (their first non-Disney musical). It's not a perfectly cut film, but it's the stuff of children's wildest fantasies.

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