Rumors of a curse on the set persist. A mechanic was killed in an accident involving one of the cars during post-production. Several cast members suffered injuries. And yet, the finished film radiates joy.
available for rent that explains how to build a working stage replica of the car. Music Theatre International Educational Resources Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
The first "Chitty" was a customized Mercedes chassis powered by a massive 23-liter Maybach engine—the kind typically used in First World War Zeppelins. Rumors of a curse on the set persist