Prior to the release of the Speed Racer film in 2008 Speed Racer Enterprise decided to build 500 replicas of the Mach 5 to be sold to the public. They intended to raise money and promote safety with the Child Safety Network.
The car was based on a 1984 C4 Corvette and George Barris was involved in the design. The fact that the cars were based on an "old" Corvette and the cost was projected to be $175,000 meant only five were built and sold. The original car resides at the Volo Auto Museum in Volo, Illinois.
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