Banacek!
TV Show (1973-1974) | TV Show
Banacek is an American detective TV series starring George Peppard as Thomas Banacek that aired on the NBC network from 1972 to 1974. The series was part of the rotating NBC Wednesday Mystery Movie anthology. It alternated in its time slot with several other shows but was the only one to last beyond its first season.
A customized 1969 American Motors (AMC) AMX was built by George Barris for the second regular-season episode. The car became known as the AMX-400 and it is now owned by an automobile collector.
Series only has 17 episodes
Subject ID: 62097
MoreBanacek is an American detective TV series starring George Peppard as Thomas Banacek that aired on the NBC network from 1972 to 1974. The series was part of the rotating NBC Wednesday Mystery Movie anthology. It alternated in its time slot with several other shows but was the only one to last beyond its first season.
A customized 1969 American Motors (AMC) AMX was built by George Barris for the second regular-season episode. The car became known as the AMX-400 and it is now owned by an automobile collector.
Series only has 17 episodes
Subject ID: 62097
Subject ID: 62097
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<p>The AMC AMX is a two-seat GT-style sports car that was produced by American Motors Corporation for the 1968 through 1970 model years. The AMX was also classified as a muscle car, but "unique among other American cars at the time due its short wheelbase". The AMX was also the only American-built steel-bodied two-seater of its time, the first since the 1955-1957 Ford Thunderbird.</p>
<p>Fitted with the optional high-compression medium block 390 cubic inch AMC V8 engine, the AMX offered top-notch performance at an affordable price. In spite of this value and enthusiastic initial reception by automotive media and enthusiasts, sales never thrived. However, the automaker's larger objectives to refocus AMC's image on performance and to bring younger customers into its dealer showrooms was achieved. After three model years, the two-seat version was discontinued, and the AMX's now signature badging was transferred to a high-performance version of its 4-seat sibling, the Javelin, from 1971-1974.</p>
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- Type: Cars
- Brand: American Motors Corporation
- Released: 1968 null BC/BCE (Estimated)
- Discontinued: 1970 null BC/BCE
- Related Subjects: Banacek! , Craig Breedlove , Drag Racing , George Peppard , Richard A Teague , Shirley Shahan
The AMC AMX is a two-seat GT-style sports car that was produced by American Motors Corporation for the 1968 through 1970 model years. The AMX was also classified as a muscle car, but "unique among other American cars at the time due its short wheelbase". The AMX was also the only American-built steel-bodied two-seater of its time, the first since the 1955-1957 Ford Thunderbird.
Fitted with the optional high-compression medium block 390 cubic inch AMC V8 engine, the AMX offered top-notch performance at an affordable price. In spite of this value and enthusiastic initial reception by automotive media and enthusiasts, sales never thrived. However, the automaker's larger objectives to refocus AMC's image on performance and to bring younger customers into its dealer showrooms was achieved. After three model years, the two-seat version was discontinued, and the AMX's now signature badging was transferred to a high-performance version of its 4-seat sibling, the Javelin, from 1971-1974.
- Brand: American Motors Corporation
- Released: 1968 null BC/BCE
- Discontinued: 1970 null BC/BCE
- Related Subjects: Banacek! , Craig Breedlove , Drag Racing , George Peppard , Richard A Teague , Shirley Shahan
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<p>In the late-1960s, <strong>George Barris</strong> made bolt-on customizing kits for the AMX that were marketed through AMC dealers. He also performed a radical custom treatment on a 1969 AMX. The car was built for the second <strong>Banacek</strong> TV season episode. The car was lowered and its body was heavily modified. Its roof was cut down almost 5 inches and the car was lengthened by almost 20 inches. Featuring a sculpted body with louvered accents, it became known as the <strong>AMX-400</strong>. The car featured a taillight system that glowed green during acceleration, amber during deceleration, and red during braking.</p>
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- Type: Cars
- Brand: American Motors Corporation
- Released: 1969 null BC/BCE (Estimated)
- Discontinued: 1969 null BC/BCE
- Related Subjects: Banacek! , George Barris , George Peppard
In the late-1960s, George Barris made bolt-on customizing kits for the AMX that were marketed through AMC dealers. He also performed a radical custom treatment on a 1969 AMX. The car was built for the second Banacek TV season episode. The car was lowered and its body was heavily modified. Its roof was cut down almost 5 inches and the car was lengthened by almost 20 inches. Featuring a sculpted body with louvered accents, it became known as the AMX-400. The car featured a taillight system that glowed green during acceleration, amber during deceleration, and red during braking.
- Brand: American Motors Corporation
- Released: 1969 null BC/BCE
- Discontinued: 1969 null BC/BCE
- Related Subjects: Banacek! , George Barris , George Peppard
