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Character Actress

Gretchen Hoyt Corbett (born August 13, 1945)  Actress and theater director. She is primarily known for her roles in television, particularly as attorney Beth Davenport on the NBC series The Rockford Files, but has also had a prolific career as a stage actress on Broadway as well as in regional theater.

Corbett moved to Los Angeles under contract to Universal Studios, as one of the last contract players. Her first role under contract was in the pilot episode of Kojak (1973). Under her Universal contract, Corbett guest-starred in numerous network series in 1974, including Columbo, Gunsmoke, and Banacek

"BANACEK" AMX 400

Made by Barris from the 1970 American Motors AMX for 70’s TV show "Banacek" starring George Peppard. The first major modification was to lower the overall silhouette by chopping 4.5" out of the top section with a 2" slant on the windshield posts. To further the extreme fastback image, long tapering windsplits are streamlined louvers extending f rom the roof line to the lower panel. A courtesy safety lighting system was installed utilizing the louvers, with full red taillight and stop lights, full amber lights for deceleration and caution, and a full green light for forward motion.

All four wheel wells have been re-radiuses with the top portion of the radius flared and extended into the center of the door in front. The rear extends to the rear of the fender. The frontal area has been lengthened fifteen inches with a matching lower pan and louvered grille installation. The rear fenders were also extended to follow the streamlined windsplits. The hood has twin canted tunneled forced air scoops molded into the hood panel conforming with the fender line. Saddle antique and walnut was used with color combination in the interior.