"For Pete's Sake", it's Davy Jones!

[1972coronet]

Davy Jones et Dean Jeffries, c.1966

[Danno]

I'm a believer.

[1972coronet]

Micky Dolenz with the then-new Moog synthesiser, 1967 (as used on Star Collector and Daily-Nightly on Pieces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones, Ltd.  [1967] 

 

[Jon Haigwood]

They were only monkeying around  

[TonyK]

Oh, the memories.

[ChrisBcritter]

Is that the Manta Ray with them?

[Oldcarfan27]

Sure doesn't look like the Monkee Mobile, maybe Barris already bought it and claimed it as his own. ?

[keyser]

It is the Manta Ray. Neat car. Forgot it was likely 250F based, found this article I’d not seen. http://www.spicercollectorcars.com/2019/02/04/dean-jeffries-mantaray-the-ultimate-hot-rod/

[1972coronet]

Perhaps this line from the article sums up Jeffries's true craftsman approach: " At first glance, the panels appear to be fiberglass but they’re all aluminum. No Bondo or lead filler was used to forge those curves, just old world craftsmanship."

[Ace-Garageguy]

1 hour ago, keyser said:

...it was likely 250F based...

I didn't know that. Thanks. Exhaustive research to follow...

[Phirewriter]

 As stated before it was based on a pre-war Maserati chassis which at the time probably wasn't worth much. The various sources of information I have never states the exact model or year. With all the various show rod kits released in the 60's I'm surprised this wasn't one of them. I always thought it was one of the better looking customs. There was a blow molded (to compensate for the undercuts) slot car body made by MPC but is rare and generally not always in the best condition of you can find one. Plus it's not terribly accurate to fit a slot chassis. 

Edited October 25, 2022 by Phirewriter

[Lunajammer]

12 hours ago, keyser said:

Forgot it was likely 250F based,

And the rest HERE.

[Phirewriter]

If you're feeling spendy and need a Mantaray on your shelf... 

 

[Ace-Garageguy]

Problem I'm having with the Maser 250F reference is that the front suspension and brake details of the Mantaray and every 250F photo I've looked at so far are entirely different.

I'm sure I've seen the front end that's under the Mantaray, and at some point, as time permits, I'll find it.

[Richard Bartrop]

I've seen some claims that it was one of the Maseratis that raced at Indy before the war.

[Joe Handley]

Am I right in assuming that he made some of the features on this car radio control?!

 

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K7zwMBHehMI/UpXmtKVwkLI/AAAAAAAAEDE/HswdmHRlKHs/s640/Dean-Jeffries-05.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WrrX9Ovb0H0/UpXm2M2AWLI/AAAAAAAAEDo/5xo8E8MbyZE/s640/Dean_Jeffries_Manta_Ray-18.jpg

[keyser]

1 hour ago, Ace-Garageguy said:

Problem I'm having with the Maser 250F reference is that the front suspension and brake details of the Mantaray and every 250F photo I've looked at so far are entirely different.

I'm sure I've seen the front end that's under the Mantaray, and at some point, as time permits, I'll find it.

I think they’re 4CLT brakes. The drilled scoop covers are fabbed I think. Lmk thoughts.