Mopars in tv & movies

Mr. Phelps in the TV Series 'Mission Imposible'

Drove a customized 1968 Dodge Coronet 500 {convertible}

Delivered by 'Glendale Dodge' California

Exterior Color; Light Gold 'H-Code'
Convertible Top; White
Interior; Off-White {Tan}
Bucket Seats w/Console
Engine; 383/330 HP 4-Barrel
Transmission; Automatic
Exhaust; Dual
Accessories; Power Steering, Front Disc-Brakes, Air Conditioning

Customized by George Barris

With Hood Scoops 'functional', Body-Side Scoops and 'Dual' Fender-mounted Sport Racing Mirrors.

Custom Tonneau cover

Nick Beringer who worked on the car, said it was a 16.00 @ 84 MPH ~ 3650 Pound 'Lug'
when they first got it. Then we went to work,,,,,,,,,

* 3.91 Gears w/Sure-Grip
* B & M Transmission
* 'Special' Heavy-Duty Suspension w/Hurst Shocks
* Tricked #2843906 Cylinder Heads with 3/Angle Valve Job and Milled .030"
* Street Hemi 'Grind' Hydraulic Camshaft {.475" Lift ~ 280* Duration}
* 440 Magnum Valve Springs
* Chrome Valve Covers
* Carter #4429S AVS 750 CFM Carburetor
* 2" Carburetor Riser-Plate
* Performance Curve Distributor and High-Performance Ignition Wiring
* 'Spark-O-Matic' Ignition Advance Spark Kit
* Custom Air-Cleaner w/Fresh-Air Induction from the Hood Scoops
* Street Hemi Mufflers 'Low-Restriction'
* 'Mickey Thompson' 5-Spoke Mag Wheels
* F-70 x 14" Black Wall Wide-Ovals

Performance Test @ Irwindale Raceway = 14.11 @ 100.50 MPH {Top Speed 130 MPH}









Used only for the 1968 Television Season...........