Get ready to rev up your nostalgia engines with this 1923 Ford T Bucket, a real-life star of the ’60s TV hit “77 Sunset Strip.” Known as the “Kookie Kar,” this hot rod isn’t just another look-a-like—it’s the genuine article! With its signature narrow front motorcycle wheels and beefy rear tires, this Model T is a classic in the world of custom cars. Thanks to Gateway Classic Cars, you can feast your eyes on this iconic piece of automotive history. It’s like stepping into a time machine, minus the flux capacitor!
The model T Hot Rod pictured here is a star car. It was driven by “Kookie” in the very popular 1960’s television series “77 Sunset Strip. There have been many look-a-likes produced of the “Lightning Bug” or the “Kookie Kar” over the years,but this is the authentic one. Model T Fords were turned out in huge quantities and remain to this day a popular car to customize as a hot rod. The front tires are traditionally narrower than the rear and are often motorcycle wheels.
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