The Lost "Mannix" Dodge Dart: Resurrecting a George Barris TV Icon | Jay Leno's Garage

Jay Leno welcomes automotive reporter Dave Kunz to the garage to showcase a true piece of television history: the custom 1968 Dodge Dart GT Convertible driven by Mike Connors in the hit series Mannix. Customized by the legendary George Barris, this Dart was designed to give the detective a "cool but subtle" look compared to the over-the-top cars of the era.In this episode, Jay and Dave dive into the incredible survival story of this Mopar. After being abandoned and left to dilapidated in a field, the car was identified by its unique Barris modifications—including the signature hood scoops, spoiler, and Lucas flamethrower lights. Now fully restored to its "Racing Green" TV glory, the Dart still features the exotic 1960s car phone and a healthy 340 V8 paired with a TorqueFlite 727 automatic transmission.Watch as Jay takes this Hollywood survivor for a spin, discussing the "Golden Age" of TV car chases, the genius of George Barris, and why the Dodge Dart GT remains a giant-killer in the world of compact muscle.Follow Dave Kunz for more car content:Instagram: @davekunzabc7 Shop car care and detailing supplies from Jay Leno’s Garage: https://www.lenosgarage.com/shine » Subscribe: http://bit.ly/JLGSubscribe THE BEST OF JAY LENO'S GARAGE » Exclusive First Looks: http://bit.ly/JLGExclusives » Ultra Rare Supercars: http://bit.ly/JLGSupercars » Jay's Book Club: http://bit.ly/JLGBookClub JAY LENO'S GARAGE ON SOCIAL Facebook: http://facebook.com/JayLenosGarage Twitter: http://twitter.com/LenosGarage Instagram: http://instagram.com/jaylenosgarage/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jaylenosgarageofficial ABOUT JAY LENO'S GARAGE A new video every Monday! Visit Jay Leno's Garage, the Emmy-winning series where Jay Leno gives car reviews, motorcycle reviews, compares cars, and shares his passion and expertise on anything that rolls, explodes, and makes noise. Classic cars, restomods, super cars like the McLaren P1, sports cars like Porsche 918 Spyder and Camaro Z28, cafe racers, vintage cars, and much, much more. #JayLenosGarage #DodgeDart #Mannix #GeorgeBarris #Mopar #ClassicCars #TVCars #340V8 #DodgeDartGT #MuscleCars #CarRestoration #MikeConnors #HollywoodCars #DaveKunz #1968DodgeDart #VintageCars