20 Weird Facts About The Driver’s 1955 Chevy (Two-Lane Blacktop)

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What made a stripped-down, primer grey '55 Chevy worth $159,500 at auction when similar cars sell for a fraction of that price? In this video, we reveal twenty mind-blowing facts about the iconic 1955 Chevy from Two-Lane Blacktop that transformed it from a budget fleet model into a Hollywood legend. Discover why filmmakers built three different versions, how the car's fiberglass panels and plexiglas windows saved weight, what made its 468 cubic inch stroker motor so violent it twisted the frame, and the shocking moment when an exploding driveshaft nearly killed a cameraman. From its secret appearance in American Graffiti with Harrison Ford to the mystery of its true identity, these behind-the-scenes stories expose the raw truth about one of cinema's most influential movie cars. #classiccars #musclecar #movies #racing #americana --------------- 00:00 intro 00:43 The Budget Sleeper Choice 01:36 The The Triple Threat Build 02:30 The Phantom Crash Scene 03:31 The Color Cover-Up 04:32 The Fiberglass Deception 05:34 The Plexiglas Windows 06:31 The Big Block Surprise 07:40 The Stunt Car Secret Weapon 08:49 The Oldsmobile Connection 09:46 The Stripped Interior Truth 10:41 The Tire Technology 11:40 The Hidden Camera Mounts 12:39 The Driveshaft Disaster 13:42 The Universal Studios Shuffle 14:41 The American Graffiti Connection 15:46 The Quarter-Mile Truth 16:51 The VIN Authentication Mystery 18:01 The Fiberglass Shell Game 19:05 The Barrett-Jackson Vindication 20:21 The Engine That Wouldn’t Die ---------------