| Convertible Prototype Filmed
The first prototype was made by Richard Straman
in California from a 1982 coupe (serial number RQB3370 shown
at top of page). This car was filmed by director John G. Avildsen
for the 1984 film, The Karate Kid.
Shown at left are Ralph Macchio as Daniel and Noriyuki "Pat"
Morita as Miyagi in a scene from the film. A second prototype
was made by Mark Doyne at Emess Coachbuilders in Florida.
Molds from this car were used to build the production model
convertibles.
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Scene from The Karate Kid. |
