The Green Hornet's Black Beauty car past and present...

One of the surviving Black Beauty movie cars from the 2011 remake of The Green Hornet could be seen yesterday at West Hollywood's Annual Gay Pride Parade as part of Sony Studios participation.

Modern day Black Beauty from The Green Hornet movie remake

This car used in the big screen remake of the 1930's radio crime-fighting superhero, starring Seth Rogen as the titular 'Green Hornet', was apparently one of only three (out of twenty-nine) Imperial Chrysler sedans from 1964 to 1966 that survived the production of the stunt-packed movie in pristine condition.

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If you like the new souped-up luxury supercar, then you'll also appreciate the original Black Beauty car from the 1960's television show photographed at the Petersen Automotive Museum on March 31, 2011, with its more retro armaments.

1966 Chrysler Imperial Black Beauty

driven in The Green Hornet TV show

This Dean Jeffries customised car was driven by martial arts legend Bruce Lee as The Green Hornet's side-kick, 'Kato', and this Black Beauty also guest-starred in two episodes of the 1960's Batman TV show.

The Green Hornet movie billboard

Black Beauty car from The Green Hornet TV series...

The 'Green Hornet' radio program debuted in America in 1936. Thirty years later, inspired by the success of the Batman TV series, the characters were revived for TV by ABC in 1966-1967, starring Van Williams as the 'Green Hornet' and martial arts legend, Bruce Lee, as his companion 'Kato'.

The Green Hornet's 1966 Imperial 'Black Beauty' car

The 'Black Beauty' car was a specially modified 1966 Chrysler Crown Imperial sedan, customized by Dean Jeffries.

Van Williams as masked vigilante 'The Green Hornet'

and Bruce Lee as 'Kato'

The vehicle was driven by Bruce Lee in the show and served as the masked duo's on-screen transportation.

The 'Black Beauty' with its 'infra-green' headlights

The car fitted with advanced technology had many crime-fighting capabilities. It could fire explosive rockets, create a smoke screen or spread tacks on the road to puncture the tires of any pursuing cars, and it was fitted with a television camera that could see miles ahead.

The 'Black Beauty' driven by Bruce Lee as 'Kato'

in 'The Green Hornet' TV show

The car was photographed on display at The Petersen Automotive Museum in L.A. on July 28, 2009.