Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Replica: Superfan Creates Road Legal Version Of Famous Car

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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Replica: Superfan Creates Road Legal Version Of Famous Car
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A SUPERFAN spent more than £65,000 turning a 100-year-old car into an exact replica of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Tony Garofalo became obsessed with the kid’s film when he was just four-years-old and soon began collecting memorabilia. But in 2010 he decided to take the step of making an exact replica of the iconic vehicle and spent thousands of hours over five years creating his masterpiece. Tony, who lives in Long Island, New York, said: “My uncle worked for United Artists and managed to get us tickets to the premiere of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
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@wolfyk95 5 жыл бұрын

I've seen it in person. The quality is insane. I don't know how many other 24 years olds like myself grew up watching the movie but I seriously geeked out seeing it.

@notsonerdgaming3406 Жыл бұрын

Hey, im 23 and grew up on it!! I NEED one of these

@scotthamp384 Жыл бұрын

I'm 29 and I grew up with it, too

@The-Real-Blissful-Ignorance 8 жыл бұрын

It's great to see someone making their dream into a reality. Never grow up Tony!

@Barnabybright 8 жыл бұрын

I love this guy's obsession to create something so beautiful. Doing it with genuine period pieces as well takes it from amazing to incredible. Top marks to this hero.

@anthonygarofalo4151 8 жыл бұрын

Beautifully said, thanks for taking the time to comment! It was truly a labor of love! For car and the movie!! Cheers!!

@davidmansell5986 Жыл бұрын

@@anthonygarofalo4151 "hhd to find a right hand drive." The guy is meticulous in his detail and his girlfriend is so supportive. Top job! It's not worth anything, because it's worth everything.

@anthonygarofalo4151 Жыл бұрын

@@davidmansell5986 nicely said- thank you!

@jjs6568 5 жыл бұрын

That car blew me away when I was like five and first saw the film. I loved when he had the boat and the broken down car that he merged together, it was unbelievable.

@JonLaFleur1 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, When he said "let's see if it will fly" my heart beat faster and I felt that sense of wonderment and hope flood me like my first time seeing CCBB. Thank you sir for posting this. (now back to the video I had to pause it and comment) .

@drwho534 8 жыл бұрын

WOW! .... every kid's (and adult's) dream!! Do you ever sing the theme song driving down the road??

@anthonygarofalo4151 8 жыл бұрын

Yes, quite frankly, I can't resist singing the Movie's theme song whenever and whereever I drive my Chitty Car- she's truly a Magical Car!!! fantasmagorical!!!!

@drwho534 8 жыл бұрын

+Anthony Garofalo Thanks for all your hard work in keeping the story going!! Do you take orders? LOL

@bd8026 4 жыл бұрын

Oh you! Shitty shitty bang bang! Shitty shitty bang bang we love ❤️ you!!! 😁

@patricksaxon3983 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe, I would love the original Bat Man car, which was a Lincoln back then.

@ScorpioDreamer1984 4 жыл бұрын

@@anthonygarofalo4151 How can you not?! 😊

@pbraun2102 8 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. My favorite childhood movie - that car always has a special place in my heart. I had the large Corgi one as a kid (sadly, no longer have it because I actually played with it all the time.) What a fantastic job you did. Congratulations. Seeing that gave me all the feels.

@mrk1075 6 жыл бұрын

3:11 "Cameron: It is his love. It is his passion. Ferris: It is his fault he didn't lock the garage."

@elainedoughty9258 2 жыл бұрын

Bother mum Elle

@elainedoughty9258 2 жыл бұрын

A do do six sister

@elainedoughty9258 2 жыл бұрын

Doctor hill stand noisy London thant cars hiking glossy Odin you're you're no car Kenmore hui uphill at bookish Tory sos do to book Pocking long King going at sos love boost cargo I both you're no car Tory love six sister aukhiiiiisy

@AndrewEwing1995 6 жыл бұрын

I think the front part of the car is little tad short than the actual model but still awesome

@rcheaven96 2 жыл бұрын

I been saying chitty chitty bang bang all these years not knowing it was a movie . 😂😂😱

@Pantheragem 5 жыл бұрын

Never do anything to mess up the relationship with that woman. She is gold. Gold I tell you. Bless her.

@nigelcarren 3 жыл бұрын

Tony's girlfriend saved the entire comments section!! 😂 Nice one Tony, bless you... It's good to be a GEEK! 🏆🇬🇧

@ToddDunning 8 жыл бұрын

OK if you can get a girlfriend who looks like that building this car, then it was well worthwhile

@highflyingbird6467 3 ай бұрын

Never let go of your childhood dreams, Outstanding, I'm the same age and saw the movie aged four years old, Kept my original toy chitty, ever since. Awesome nice work Tony.

@martyfan11agnosticalienfan 8 жыл бұрын

James Bond's car was cool, and so was Batman's... But Chitty was the coolest and most badass car (of all time), as she doesn't have a load of gadgets (and I think she was the inspiration for the flying car in Flubber aswell).

@mikezeke7041 8 жыл бұрын

AGREED!

@deadblood0 7 жыл бұрын

Don't forget about Herbie!

@leonardhughes7679 6 жыл бұрын

not clubber or absent minded professor they were out before this was.

@scotthamp384 5 жыл бұрын

What about Kitt from Knight Rider?

@ejyxx5534 5 жыл бұрын

Delorean is the best

@scopex2749 3 ай бұрын

As a lifelong UK engineer and Chitty fan I applaud your work sir.👍👏👏👏

@cdgross 4 жыл бұрын

Had the pleasure of meeting Tony and seeing the car at the New York Auto Show. Realizing that I was also a mega Chitty fan he let me come under the rope for a closer look. Great car; great guy.

@ali3n101 3 жыл бұрын

This is living, This is style, This is elegance by the mile...

@voicetube 7 жыл бұрын

"I've never seen anything like it… Oh, I've never seen anything LIKE it… I've never seen anything like it… innn myyyyy liiiiife…" Wait a minute, that's a line from another awesome film from that similar era :-)

@ScorpioDreamer1984 4 жыл бұрын

Doctor Dolittle(1967)!!!! 😊

@ambientrelaxingandhealingm7552 4 жыл бұрын

@@ScorpioDreamer1984 Bingo!!

@impassable 6 ай бұрын

The costume Van Dyke wore is pretty special

@Barrowboy2024 28 күн бұрын

I always have said if I win the lottery I will buy chitty. Best film everrrrrr

@neelix139 3 ай бұрын

Back in 1969 I saw the movie Chitty Chitty Bang Bang with a friend of mine here in Melbourne Australia. I couldn’t wait until the record of the soundtrack came out and since then I’ve loved the movie. I’ve watched quite a few times now I’ve got it on Blu-ray DVD. Absolutely brilliant and guess what I never get sick of it Yours, Jeff

@nigelcarren 4 жыл бұрын

A truly scrumptious recreation! BRAVO 🏆

@canu2001 8 жыл бұрын

Congratulations!!!! (From ARGENTINA)

@wadmalawdeac 8 жыл бұрын

from a builders point of vue- incredibly beautiful!!

@badazrod 8 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! I would love to get to ride in Chitty someday! :) Great Job!

@baileydavis1616 2 жыл бұрын

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

@stephenhammond8763 7 ай бұрын

great see this film when i was 8 years old in 1968 mum and dad took has never forgotten it still watch it now I am 63 now .and I must say you are great 5 years of your life if I had your skills I would build one my self and if your kids don't want it put it in a museum where millions of people can look at what you achieved a nice picture of you beside chitty

@colonsmoke 8 жыл бұрын

Love the car, and that children's book of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang brought back a lot of memories as I had forgotten that I had that book as well.

@dozergyp 7 жыл бұрын

Work of art, Well done

@VinnyMartello 4 жыл бұрын

It’s a f*cking masterpiece. Ten out of ten out of ten.

@KenGettingerRealEstate 5 жыл бұрын

My absolute dream car. If I could I would offer the owner of the original anything it would take. I was hoping this was going to tell me I could get a replica. Amazing that you built this yourself. Incredible job. I won't ask to buy it as I know the answer and who could blame you. Maybe I'll get to see it one day.

@Adam.P 4 жыл бұрын

mini version of chitty. original chitty is huge

@JohnAllanification 8 жыл бұрын

a go-fast car.i always like seeing it in the movie too

@stephendixon3696 7 жыл бұрын

shame about the bonnet looks like I've been in a crash it's meant to be longer

@stevenlowery2430 8 жыл бұрын

He looks like the Original Singer for Journey! lol I was waiting on him to start singing "Open Arms"

@LukaRioli 3 жыл бұрын

Open Arms?? What about _Oh, You, Pretty Chitty Bang Bang, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, We love You!_ LOL XD

@garyowen9044 6 ай бұрын

I admire people who have this amount of passion, talent, and the perseverance to see it through.

@OldCatDude 3 ай бұрын

I can't see anything on that car that is not screen accurate! Tony, you are a master of your craft. If I ever get to meet you, I'm bumming a ride! Rock on.

@123mvsmith 8 жыл бұрын

I loved that movie, I still remember the songs. What a beautiful job! That is a labor of love... I live in Florida, let me know if you're traveling south anytime soon. Fantastic!

@cormaclolsalot4295 8 жыл бұрын

Talk about a chick magnet

@guy_e_gatenby7851 8 жыл бұрын

I was gonna say its a kid magnet but that sounds fucked up

@captaincalico5175 7 жыл бұрын

who wants a lollipop

@ericklee5738 7 жыл бұрын

CaptainCalico Get your lollipops. All free today!

@MrZcotty 7 жыл бұрын

the feathers,, or the shades?

@hornypervert3781 6 жыл бұрын

Does it fly?

@rickcastillo5874 6 ай бұрын

I agree with your self, if your kids don’t want the car, put it in a museum 👍🏽

@KieranMckean 3 ай бұрын

I couldn't even begin to count the number of times I watched the movie 🎥🍿 since the early seventies.

@David-rd3if 24 күн бұрын

What a beautiful work of kinetic art. Outstanding craftsmanship.

@RayMainBagpiper 5 жыл бұрын

That's pretty awesome ! I love to see when people fulfill their dreams !

@Ange1ofD4rkness 4 жыл бұрын

Well done good sir. That car to this day is still an all time favorite of mine.

@magicalempire 6 жыл бұрын

amazing i love chitty

@Grinder-one 8 жыл бұрын

Beautiful.

@iMacDSL 8 жыл бұрын

Now... to make it into the boat!! :)

@rickcastillo5874 6 ай бұрын

Tony congratulations on a beautiful extraordinary machine 👏🏽😄!!! I like your self have seen Chitty Chitty Bang Bang a dozen times, I never get tired of watching that movie ! When ever I watch video of car builders such as yourself and build famous cars that were either in a TV series or movie brings back a lot of great childhood memories for me😊. Again Tony, job well done 👏🏽😄!!!

@nicholashodges201 Жыл бұрын

4:30 That's not Ego, that thing needs to be seen and shared. What a beautiful machine

@Pumpkinshire Жыл бұрын

I love this man and his car.

@davidmansell5986 Жыл бұрын

Now that is a motor car. Superb! Well done!

@markadams3047 3 ай бұрын

He made his dream come true he is a real inspiration to us all.

@ambientrelaxingandhealingm7552 4 жыл бұрын

At 0:43, if he were British, I'm guessing he would've said… "I was completely gobsmacked!" :-)

@tomterrell1761 8 ай бұрын

That, sir, is awesome! One of my favorite movies from my childhood.

@LukaRioli 3 жыл бұрын

*This is absolutely AMAZING! I've been thinking about Chitty Chitty Bang Bang a lot since I saw the documentary Chitty Flies Again with David Walliams on Channel 4 fairly recently. This the absolute BEST Chitty replica I've ever seen in my life so far! Well bloody done, dude! XD*

@mariamartine672 8 жыл бұрын

Terrific..Job well done..Can't wait 2 c it on display!!👍

@iDontShareMyData 3 жыл бұрын

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was the first movie I ever saw. I got to see it at Grauman's Chinese Theater in 1968

@Magic3Star 8 жыл бұрын

That is insane! So cool! :D

@Briefguyy 8 жыл бұрын

I am glad you did this! Nice to follow your dreams. You are awesome for sure.

@voornaam3191 3 ай бұрын

It has wings, because Roald Dahl was an Airforce pilot during WW2. He LOVED flying and great cars.

@STho205 3 ай бұрын

Ian Flemming's original book had the car flying over traffic which surprised Commander Potts (ret) as it did Cratacus in the movie. The book illustrations show it growing wings.

@upperccutt 8 ай бұрын

I love it ,Brings back so many memories

@therandomytchannel4318 8 ай бұрын

He should fly ccbb to hushabye mountain 🏔️ 😊

@magicmatt500 8 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful! Well done old sport.

@JesusChrist-jh6jo 6 ай бұрын

That woman said it is extraordinary my dear it is not just extraordinary. It's uncategorical, a fuel burning oracle, a fantasmigorical machine

@bd8026 4 жыл бұрын

Only thing missing is the movie 🍿 sound effects. Chitttty chitttty BANG BANG

@specialized29er86 8 жыл бұрын

I saw the real one in 81 : ) love the car and the movie.

@VeeDubP8 8 жыл бұрын

What do I have to do to go for a ride. Chitty we love you!

@the_mad_leprechaun 5 жыл бұрын

Top job mate well done to you! The world needs more people like you!

@peterwheeler6551 6 жыл бұрын

absolutely fantastic !!!! taking your dream to the maximum , full of passion ,,,,, i remember this film from when i was maybe six ,,,,,, passion makes the difference between average and absolutely fantastic , wow !!!!

@sidekickfanboy2904 4 ай бұрын

Wow amazing job. A lot of passion and love in that car

@karenrhjackson1331 8 ай бұрын

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL❤

@reactor508 4 жыл бұрын

Totally FANTASTIC!! Awesome job. Bravo dude!!

@itscharlieschannel 3 ай бұрын

His girlfriend is everything you want in a partner. Super supportive of your passions.

@katnbob1943 8 жыл бұрын

Wonderful replica. Great job sir.‼️‼️‼️

@mhunt7843 3 жыл бұрын

This is wonderful. A dream. Thank you for sharing!

@somebloke5565 5 жыл бұрын

Has he never seen the real thing? Why go to all that trouble and not make it the right proportions? I saw the original in England about ten years ago at a Steam Rally.

@geoffdundee 5 жыл бұрын

Some Bloke ........ how do you know it was the original?.........5 cars were made for the film LOL............id still give the guy credit where its due for making a nice replica.............it would never be exact proportions as the car he has is a smaller wheelbase but he done a very good job

@welshywilliams1692 8 жыл бұрын

absoluty amazing

@DiscreetHobo 5 жыл бұрын

A chitty chitty bang bang car My god the nostalgia is hitting me like a train

@I_WANT_MY_SLAW 4 жыл бұрын

I actually met this guy at the New York Auto Show. Cool guy. He loved talking about the car. He had his own section in the fantasy car parts portion of the show

@CoryAtRandom 4 жыл бұрын

This is amazing!!! Love it!!!

@babstadokoro2957 8 жыл бұрын

That s beautiful!!!!!

@brainwise 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!!

@tsosauce 6 жыл бұрын

This is my dream car! I want one so bad!

@Acorn-union Жыл бұрын

I'm planning on making a boxcar version of the car, then hopefully make a one with a lawn mower

@theSword- 6 жыл бұрын

That car is a chitty magnet.

@patricksaxon3983 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing! I had a Chitty, chitty, bang, bang lunch box when I was a kid back then and I sure wished that I had never part with it.

@gilesfisher5277 Жыл бұрын

Splendid. You hero.

@RichardCroft19670711 6 жыл бұрын

Simply Amazing as I have seen the original GEN 1 and it looks identical.

@jbdragon3295 Жыл бұрын

There is only 1 problem. The sound it makes that gives it, its name!!!

@erika_itsumi5141 5 жыл бұрын

It does look a little smaller than the actual car. Still beautiful.

@computerjantje 2 ай бұрын

the real car still exists and is driving around in the UK. would be great to park them next to eachother and see how close it came.

@tallandhandsome29 7 жыл бұрын

That's really good. Very well done!!

@diddlebug7241 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful car a job well done on building the vehicle.

@cmsjns 7 жыл бұрын

Incredible!!

@LostMoonOfBumholle 2 ай бұрын

It's a fantastic piece of work, and I only have one little quibble. She's a little short in the nose. I think the original Chitty is just a tad longer. Other than that, it's an incredible thing that he's built. Just beautiful.