Burt Reynolds' "White Lightning" 71' Ford Galaxie question

[moonrunner1972]

Gents,

I know that this is a Mopar dedicated site but I would like to know if anyone knows of any websites or message boards that specialize or deal with the 71' Ford that Burt Reynolds drove in the film "White Lightning". Although I am a die hard Mopar fan I do appreciate a full sized, big-block powered automobile from GM, Ford, Chrysler and AMC. Thanks in advance.:argue:

 

[Jim 68cuda]

This one?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leKp43seddc

Doesn't look like anything special to me. Probably had a 429 under the hood, thats what my dad had in his 71 Galaxie Country Squire wagon.
Those 71 Galaxie sedans showed up in several movies back then.
Like the moon buggy chase scene in the James Bond film Diamonds are Forever
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y03zBX_q4TM
and Magnum Force
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNJdMiFXQAM
and Freebee and the Bean (along with a 70 Fury)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukSGuA_p1GQ
and Gator
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VS5X_45_JLg&feature=related

and even in TV shows like The Streets of San Francisco
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tV0oKzAizZo

 

[moonrunner1972]

Thanks for the youtube links

Thank you very much for the youtube links. I truly enjoyed watching them. I did notice that aside from the White Lightning clips the rest of them featured 1972 Fords. Their rear bumber and grille varied slightly from the previous year but look very similar.

I think I was a bit unclear on what I was looking for. I am interested in any websites or links for someone that may have built a tribute or clone car.

 

[old tired rebel]

I don't know if there ever was a clone or tribute car built. But they used a 1971 Galaxy 500. If you watch the movie really close it was a 429 engine that was suppose to be modified with a 4 speed,but watching a lot of the chase scenes you will see a automatic shifted car.

If you want to build one get a copy of the movie and closely follow it.

http://members7.boardhost.com/Daze/index.html?1212602507

http://www.fordforumsonline.com/forum/ford-galaxie/

http://www.galaxieclub.com/navigate.html