The Bluesmobile Reference Model
The actual Bluesmobile stunt model used in the movie is owned by a buddy of Dan Aykroyd's, "Uncle" Steve Beshakes. This photo was shot at the Emergency Vehicle Owners Association Chicago convention in August of 2000. That's Steven Dodd on the left doing his Elwood thing. In the background, bent over Greg Reynold's 1977 Chicago Police Royal Monaco, is Larry Stanley, also in the Elwood mode.
The barely legible markings, distressed paint and "rust" all add up to a convincing scale model. Just add trick photography.
Displayed in front of it's role model, the Mt. Prospect Police Dept's restored 1974 Monaco, this remarkable fiberglass model is a work of art.
Amazing detailing reveals rust, scratch marks and "keyless entry system." Seats, headrest, dashboard and steering wheel are all there.
A frame-by-frame view of the flipping movie model is just visible in the lower right corner. What is that phone number?
Keyless entry, spotlight, antenna mounting spots, side-view mirror, and tan interior make this a realistic stunt double.
It that trunk number 176 or 178? Call in your vote. The electrical wire by the bumper can provide interior lighting and headlights.