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The Green Hornet – 1966 Chrysler LeBaron Imperial

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Written by Michael Fordham

If you like schlocky, 1960s Americana, you’ll probably be all over the Green Hornet.

If not, you have to check out this absolute corker of a cheesy kids show, starring Martial Arts legend Bruce Lee as the faithful oriental sidekick.

The car featured as The Green Hornet’s ride is a 1966 Chrysler LeBaron Imperial – the ground-hugging baditude of which survives to this day – despite the anachronisms of the TV show in which it starred.

They don’t make cars – or TV shows – like this any more.

And more’s the pity.

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