Fleegle1834 t1_je5tpgo wrote on March 29, 2023 at 4:56 PM

Makes a lot of sense when you look back on Speed’s look and car.

bboyneko OP t1_je5y0sb wrote on March 29, 2023 at 5:23 PM

I was watching "Viva Las Vegas" on a plane trip recently and when I watched the end race, including Elvis' girlfriend getting in a helicopter to follow the race, and the crazy wrecks and car explosions, as well as the design of the cars and Elvis' helmet and goggles, I was like "Wait a second, this is literally speed racer." Then I did some research and saw that this was a huge inspiration for Speed Racer, as was the gadgets in James Bond's cars of films of that time period.

AgentElman t1_je741ck wrote on March 29, 2023 at 9:54 PM

Now I want to watch Viva Las Vegas

jbuckets44 t1_je7lq0o wrote on March 30, 2023 at 12:06 AM

Now I want to watch Speed Racer just like I did back in the early 1970's growing up!

falconuruguay t1_je8tphp wrote on March 30, 2023 at 6:47 AM

Enjoy!

jbuckets44 t1_je9i9q6 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 12:08 PM

Thx! :-D

dysfunctionalpress t1_je5uykt wrote on March 29, 2023 at 5:04 PM

and the ascot.