Advertising Last completed movie pages 1960 Chrysler Saratoga 4-Door Sedan [PC2-M-41]Class: Cars, Sedan — Model origin: 
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◊ 2007-02-26 19:59 |
No, this is a 1960 Chrysler. The DeSoto had square reverse indicator lamps. http://www.misterw.com/DeSoto/60DeSoto03.html |
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◊ 2007-02-27 05:01 |
This car kind of reminds me of Flo from Cars. |
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◊ 2007-02-27 07:57 |
Gotta love those fins! My favorite Chrysler ever .gif ":)") Very handsome car http://www.300f.com/ -- Last edit: 2007-02-27 08:19:16 |
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◊ 2007-02-27 10:13 |
It has back up lights so must be a Saratoga at least. I can't read the script on the back - could be either Saratoga or New Yorker. I would go with Saratoga. |
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◊ 2012-09-27 02:51 |
![[Image: chryslersaratoga2.jpg]](http://pics.imcdb.org/12561/chryslersaratoga2.jpg) -- Last edit: 2012-09-27 03:16:57 (Sandie) |
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◊ 2013-06-22 20:07 |
The car is a 1960 Chrysler Saratoga. It was ALL original and in excellent condition, absolutely nothing wrong with it, inside or out. At the time of filming Sandlot I was the 3rd owner of the car living in Farmington, UT. My friend had purchased it from the original owner and I convinced him to sell it to me. My son was working as an extra in the filming of the scene in the church when the dog was chasing Benny thru town. While there a person associated with the filming saw my car and asked if I would be interested in letting them used it in the movie. At first I hesitated, should have gone with my instinct, then reluctantly agreed. I waited for the scene, using the car to be filmed, but it continued to be delayed thru the day. Unfortunately, I had other things to get done that day and had to leave the car with the film representative. That was a mistake!!! Huge!!! They called me that evening when the scene filming was done and when I picked it up the sun had set. The film representative said there was "slight damage" to the car and to get an estimate and give it to him. I drove the car home and when I looked at it the next day it was a disaster. The front hood had a special non-skid coating sprayed on it and there were several major dents. The non-skid spray was to minimize the potential for the actor to slip as he was jumping onto the car [pictured above] and hurting himself. The top of the car had dents and the rear deck had dents also. When I returned with the estimate to fix the car, the filming company had already left town. I panicked. I finally tracked down the individual that convinced me to use the car at a location in California and basically got the runaround. After several weeks, many phone calls and communication via mail I received a check that covered half the damage estimated. I will never let anyone EVER use any of my cars again. Wls -- Last edit: 2013-06-24 14:45:28 |
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◊ 2013-06-22 20:11 |
Thank you for the story! It was very interesting, although I am sorry to hear about what happened in the end. I've heard similar stories from others who have allowed productions the use of their personal vehicles. It's a real shame that often times, productions don't seem to care much about property that they are only borrowing. I have added you as the owner of the vehicle in our database. |
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◊ 2013-06-22 21:34 |
You must realize Hollywood DOES NOT CARE one whit about antique cars and historical preservation. Their sole interest is in making money. Cars are merely a prop to that end. I would never place my '57 Studebaker into their heavy hands. |
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◊ 2013-06-24 04:56 |
Ford Guy: Thanks for your kind words. Appreciate it! Commander 57: Wish I would have listened to my instinct and had your phone number to call and talk to prior to saying yes! Never Again!!! wls |
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◊ 2013-06-24 04:57 |
I'll post more pictures, prior to the movie, soon |
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◊ 2019-08-18 04:10 |
I take it those dents were caused by Mike Vitar or a stunt double climbing on it to escape the "beast." I have to say that I think the '60 Chrysler and DeSoto had a much more up to date body style than the Dodge, Plymouth, or Imperial of the same year. But even though those cars were still trying to hold onto the 1950's they had some pretty impressive features. -- Last edit: 2019-08-31 05:22:11 |
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