This specific camera car was first intended for rko studios and later was sold to desilu studious. The other camera car was a coupe made in 1947 for paramount studious and has been a mystery for many years.
A more through presentation of the vehicle would be better. Getting a better look at the interior, engine and independent rear suspension for example. Cheers 🇨🇦
Agree with others and similar disappointment in other videos, it would be great to see and hear about more of the engineering- engine displacement and output, that unique rear end, who was on the team that designed them, etc.
Last year for the big straight eight Chrysler was 1950. 1951 models had the first hemi head V8. So even though those cars were delivered in 1951 and possibly registered as 1951s they are most likely built on 1950 chassis. As for the trucks that replaced them, OHV V8 engines began to be available in trucks from 1955 (1954 in Fords). A 3/4 ton truck chassis with V8 and available automatic trans could do the job, and be a lot cheaper to buy. I suspect earlier models did not have the power to maintain the speeds required while carrying a load of heavy equipment cameras etc.
Thanks, good & interesting History short overview… Oddly, fascinating: I would like to see more close up details; **underneath, shocks,servicing , maintenance, filters, tires., inside, drivable ( ?), adaptations …..
Interesting …..the front end looks a little like a Jeep …. Kinda …. Would make a better work truck ..more useful deck in the back …. than your average pick up …
03:34 That picture is amazing. Hollywood magic at it's best!
Would of been nice to see the independent rear axle
That vehicle was used by RKO to film several road shots in nearby Griffith Park.
Desilu bought the assets of RKO. The camera car was included in the sale.
This specific camera car was first intended for rko studios and later was sold to desilu studious. The other camera car was a coupe made in 1947 for paramount studious and has been a mystery for many years.
A more through presentation of the vehicle would be better. Getting a better look at the interior, engine and independent rear suspension for example. Cheers 🇨🇦
Agree with others and similar disappointment in other videos, it would be great to see and hear about more of the engineering- engine displacement and output, that unique rear end, who was on the team that designed them, etc.
That thing is sweet, especially the color.
Last year for the big straight eight Chrysler was 1950. 1951 models had the first hemi head V8. So even though those cars were delivered in 1951 and possibly registered as 1951s they are most likely built on 1950 chassis.
As for the trucks that replaced them, OHV V8 engines began to be available in trucks from 1955 (1954 in Fords). A 3/4 ton truck chassis with V8 and available automatic trans could do the job, and be a lot cheaper to buy. I suspect earlier models did not have the power to maintain the speeds required while carrying a load of heavy equipment cameras etc.
That instrument panel looks a lot like the Astrodome dashboard of the 1960s
Thanks, good & interesting History short overview… Oddly, fascinating: I would like to see more close up details; **underneath, shocks,servicing , maintenance, filters, tires., inside, drivable ( ?), adaptations …..
Pretty cool. Would be great for other applications too.
Great fun, interesting. And under hood shot. Thanks
Great video! Happy that both of these cars have survived.
Very Cool !!
Nice
I wonder what it cost back then..they must of had a generator for electral cameras and such
Would be neat to know what films it was used in.......that's a rare unique car.
I always thought that was a home made deal never thought chrysler built it
Nobody produced more innovations models or options better than the Americans. Production of a few specialty vehicles wasn't a real problem.
A "deep dive." 8:34.
The car looks like it is being filmed in black and white. 🤪
Interesting …..the front end looks a little like a Jeep …. Kinda …. Would make a better work truck ..more useful deck in the back …. than your average pick up …
good video: interesting. Stop waving your hands around so much; looks like you're conducting an orchestra.