20 Weird Facts About the Yellow 1948 Ford Super DeLuxe (The Karate Kid)

Описание: Why did Mr. Miyagi's bright yellow 1948 Ford become one of the most meaningful cars in cinema history?

In this video, we uncover twenty bizarre and fascinating facts about the iconic yellow 1948 Ford Super DeLuxe from The Karate Kid that most viewers completely missed. From Ralph Macchio's secret driving lessons to the car's hidden symbolism connecting to Japanese-American history, discover how this humble Ford was deliberately crafted to tell Miyagi's story without speaking a single word. Learn why the paint was damaged during filming, how three different cars played one role, and the tragic fate that befell the original vehicle after production wrapped.

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00:00 Intro
00:55 The Car Was Specifically Painted That Exact Shade of Yellow to Create Maximum Visual Conflict
02:04 The Convertible Top Was Broken During Filming and They Never Fixed It
03:12 Ralph Macchio Couldn't Actually Drive When They Started Filming
04:15 The Car's Engine Was Completely Rebuilt with Modern Parts Hidden Inside
05:30 The Wax On, Wax Off Scenes Damaged the Original Paint
06:41 The License Plate Contains a Hidden Message About Miyagi's Past
07:52 Pat Morita Couldn't Drive Stick Shift and Had to Learn for the Role
09:01 The Car Was Actually Three Different Vehicles Filmed as One
10:09 The Fuzzy Dice Were Added Against the Director's Wishes
11:18 The Car's Appearance Changes Subtly Throughout the Film to Mirror Daniel's Training
12:30 The Specific Model Year Was Chosen for Its Connection to Japanese-American History
13:44 The Yellow Paint Had to Be Constantly Touched Up Due to California Smog
14:54 Ralph Macchio Actually Injured His Shoulder During the Waxing Scenes
16:15 The Car's Radio Only Played Big Band Music from the Forties
17:24 The Steering Wheel Was Deliberately Worn Down on the Left Side
18:28 The Car's Trunk Contained Props That Were Never Shown on Camera
19:33 The Car's Hood Ornament Was Replaced Seventeen Times
20:39 The Car Appears in Exactly Forty-Seven Shots but Is Mentioned Zero Times
21:44 The Final Shot of the Car Was Filmed Six Months After Production Wrapped
22:51 The Actual Car Was Destroyed Three Years After Filming
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