The Munsters Drag-U-La Coffin Car and Koach

Behold, two of the spookiest TV and MOVIE cars ever built! Dennis gets a close up look at the insane Drag-U-La coffin car dragster. It's a casket on wheels! Plus, we pile into the Munster Koach and FREAK OUT the neighborhood! In the Munsters episode titled Hot Rod Herman, Herman Munster loses the Koach in a drag race so Grandpa Munster builds the Drag-U-La to win back the Koach. "The Munsters" was a hit TV show in the 1960's.
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[@jojodiver8706]

Really warms my heart to see that someone is taking care of these cars that I grew up watching on TV. What a wonderful Era that was!

[@Barnabas45]

That's it!

[@bigbearbland]

This guy owns at least four of the cars that shaped my fascination with custom vehicles when i was growing up in the 60's 1. The Red Baron 2. The Monkees GTO Wagon 3. The Munster Coach 4. Dragula I was a poor little kid in Spokane Valley in the 60's but was able to go to World of Wheels, Autorama and HotWheels tours. I could not sleep in the nights leading up to the Car Shows and it took weeks to regain my normal sleep patterns after. It made my childhood perfection out of what most would think was a horrible time. So good to see and hear them again!

[@rf396]

Used to love going to The World Of Wheels. Went to one in about 1980 I believe in Boston. What a show. Paul Revere and The Raiders as Musical guests, Adam West in full costume with The Batmobile speaking and signing autographs and The King Mr. Barris roaming the floor with this great jacket on festooned with patches of all his creations talking with anyone would cared to talk with him. What a great time. Still one of my fondest memories. He told me a great story of how he kitted out a motor home for Elvis. He had built the drivers seat to fit Elvis' body perfectly by taking a mold of him sitting. Elvis asked George to take a "test drive" with him. They didn't come back for three days!

[@stevenrodriguez4352]

I don't blame you I feel the same way about cars ever since I was a kid

[@gillesjacques1022]

I loved the Munsters, real fun show too watch.

[@smoothuncut]

Oh wow! I have been dragging the Munsters Drag-U-La 1966 AMT Model with me for 54 years! It was a Christmas Present from my father!

[@jstravelers4094]

Awesome! I wish I still had mine.

[@oldscoolcooldiecast1879]

Didn’t have the model but I had the die cast sure wished I’d kept it

[@wonkothesane8691]

My Mom was feeling a little sad, it's been a rough day for her. I saw this video, and showed it to her. She feels better now. Thanks, it means more than you'll ever know.

[@MyClassicCarTV]

I’m glad she enjoyed it! Tell your mom Dennis says hi.

[@AtheistOrphan]

Wonko The Sane - Cherish your mum. Give her a hug.

[@wonkothesane8691]

@@AtheistOrphan: I do, at every opportunity. And don't take this the wrong way, but God bless you.

[@friendlyjunco6836]

Why is she sad

[@ignatiusthunderman2yearsag587]

That makes no sense.

[@whichgodofthousandsmeansno5306]

I love those old TV hot rods and customs. An era gone by that seemed so much fun.

[@philiplawless81]

The best video I've seen of the Koach actually being driven down the street! A true "hot rod" in every sense of the word! Thanks MyClassicCarTV.

[@Guardducks]

Stil watch the Munsters to this day . Love Herman's laugh. Great video thank you sir. 👍🏼

[@stevenrodriguez4352]

Today marks eight years ago Mr George Barris passed away on November 15 2015 at the age of,89 rest in peace 🙏 on behalf of all of us retired model car builders like my self god bless you and your family you will always be king of the car customizer

[@faerieSAALE]

What an era. Glad I was young to enjoy it back in the day!

[@4gauge10]

Rest in peace George Barris,you brought innovation and uniqueness to the American automobile,that will never be seen again.

[@kenwelch198]

We need a whole show on all the other cars he has! There's some real automotive history in his showroom!

[@tyrssen1]

I'll second that!

[@davestratton460]

I Agree, would make a good show.

[@davebrown9714]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾👌🏾

[@ignatiusthunderman2yearsag587]

Who is he? Like how does he have all those?

[@charlesaguilar1708]

George Barris made a lot of great cars! Where are they now?

[@kene6838]

I’m sixty now, man I loved that show. Still do!

[@jstravelers4094]

Ha, same here. It actually had some good story lines. Good writing, and actors who could pull it off.

[@ls6-ss413]

Now the rob zombie song dragula is stuck in my head.

[@jasonh9335]

Same lol

[@ls6-ss413]

In my dragulaaaaaaaaaaaaa😈

[@MetalSStar196]

Superstition... now, autopsy.

[@InsomniacRocker]

Me: Clicks video My brain: DIG THROUGH THE DITCHES AND BURRRRRN THROUGH THE WITCHES

[@ls6-ss413]

@@InsomniacRocker yesss😁 now it's in my head AGAIN lol.

[@MichaelPeterson-tk7pn]

Brings back,my child hood days,😊

[@bryan7821]

That show aired a long time after 1966. The more it aired, the more popular it got. That was my favorite show in the 70`s. The Munsters, and Batman with Adam West. Im in love with those cars to this day, and im in my 50`s now.........Thank You,,,,,My Classic Car !!! You`re Awesome !

[@notajp]

The replica 60’s Batmobiles are built at Fiberglass Freaks here in my town in Indiana. They hold the Bat-Con every year here too.

[@vonscharf]

That poor guy looked like he was a nervous wreck letting somebody drive his Munster mobile !😬🙀

[@MyClassicCarTV]

So was I!

[@stevemoore3951]

MyClassicCarTV NO DOUBT !! Thanks for doing this. I got to meet Barris and Big Daddy Roth about 20 years ago. Total Legends 👍🏻👍🏻

[@ls6-ss413]

He also thought it ran well🤔

[@bobpugliese4428]

Very cool ! There was a place in buena park calif called the cars of stars and planes of fame. I used to go there as a kid and walk around for hours. I got to meet ed roth and others there. It also had eddie munsters bike. I dont know who owned the place or what happened to everything once it closed. They also had concerts i seen vanhalen play there once. Curious about the history of the place if anyone knows

[@terrybaptist795]

So the question I have is this if this is Munster coach and Dragula number three. Where is Munster coach and Dragula number one at?

[@BaronVonPurp]

Grandpa Munster....the greatest hotrodder to ever live! Haha

[@uptone12111]

Man that brought me back.Thank you so much for keeping these cars alive.Thank you Dennis for covering this kind of stuff.

[@shootthemoon6072]

Always loved The Munsters and these cars started my love affair with all things motorized. Thank you George Barris.

[@archangel5627]

I have to say, growing up watching reruns of the Munsters I couldn’t help but fall in love with the family vehicle Herman’s Koach and Grandpa and Herman’s dragster Dragula! Both of these vehicles are iconic and they definitely turn heads whenever they’re seen in a car show! I would love to own just one of these amazing vehicles! As always, your channel never disappoints and I look forward to watching another great video! Cheers!

[@Brian-ti7xm]

*i truly admire these cars, replicas or originals, both are phenomenal. Gotta appreciate the 1st rendition though it does belong in a museum*

[@kampfkustomer2343]

"We used some pipes from an old organ we found in the basement for the headers. It plays 'Ride of the Valkyries' at the top of third gear."

[@ModSquads]

The 1964 Dragula Coffin Dragster was sold for $430,000 on Mecum Auctions Kissimee 2022, aired March 14. The thing that geeked me out was that S1E36 Hot Rod Herman May 27, 1965 was airing simultaneously. I paused the auction, watched the full episode on Cozi TV, then time traveled 57 yrs to the present and watched the current auction. It was eerie and quite fascinating. Coincidence?!?

[@petefishes]

I Watched the Munsters as a kid . Loved the cars

[@michaelglass4701]

I have a beautiful Model of The Munsters Koach

[@petefishes]

@@michaelglass4701 that’s awesome 😁

[@zevongrie1402]

What an incredible experience it must have been to drive such an iconic car (even if it was not the original for the show)! So cool!

[@autocrow]

The attention to detail on both cars is amazing. The owner justifiably seems nervous letting someone else drive his baby!

[@tt600pch]

Funny how I just found this. A couple of my favorite customs from my youth. Also I keep seeing Mike Ditka selling insurance lately and think "WOW he looks like he could be Grandpa Munster's double"

[@PaulLea]

That is one cool clip, thank God for George Barris, the look & sound of the Munster Coach is surpurb !!!. Takes me back to my childhood and seeing these beasts of hot Rods on TV in the 60's. Thanks for making this clip.

[@KrustyKlown]

Eddie's Go-Kart would complete that collection!

[@congerscott6064]

Right on ! I forgot about his go kart, good comment 👍.

[@rjhammond4171]

I saw that episode last week👍✌

[@scottwilliamwalmer6266]

This is so cool. The art and craft combined with the Hollywood nostalgia make theese legendary automobiles. I sold my 67 galaxie 500 so my daughter could go to school. I love watching this video. Thank you.

[@_BAD_MERC_]

This is the best!!!! The Munsters is a personal fave. It's hard to have a bad day cruising around in Herman's coach.

[@coniccinoc]

Motorized art. Beautiful. I have the Munsters theme song running in my head as I look at these magnificent time capsules.

[@josephdevine1152]

Keep’em coming!! Please keep brining back the cool memories. Oh, and thank you.

[@davidfalk8953]

this show was my favorite when i was a kid ,still like watching today,glad someone is taking care of these cars

[@scarecrow_9895]

I remember Grandpa winning the car back. Lilly was happy but still gave Herman a hard time. Haha. Thanks for the video!

[@robertfey5345]

I loved Herman saving Grandpa when the parachute was stolen. In fast motion.ha ha. T.D

[@peterc.7841]

Great video, great camera and all. Wonderful to see the Munster Koach in all its glory.

[@tammerahanes1792]

I Loved The Munsters. Thanks For Sharing.

[@timerickson7056]

best episode ever for , almost 60 years I have fantasised about building the dragula.

[@mercenairy1]

this totally made me smile...how cool it would be to take that baby for a cruise !!!

[@scot4191]

This is The Koolest. I grew up watching the show. Thanks for posting!!!

[@Wooley689]

So nice to see these, that show was a have to see when I was a kid, ahh, great memories.

[@stevereed8786]

If you ever get a chance to see this in person then do it. You will not be disappointed. It's a beautiful piece of art.

[@DrewsCustomDiecastDrewMSmith]

Great episode! 2 of the coolest TV cars ever built.

[@michaelglass4701]

I have a beautiful Model of The Munsters Koach

[@ginoperez4088]

Beautiful to see these bad boys still running. I know there remakes but they got be over 25yrs since built!! Awesome

[@openhighwayproductions]

Great bit of TV history. Love the monster coach. That coffin race car looks somewhat scary because it puts the family jewels to close to danger for my comfort!

[@DDS029]

Not a lot. ALL of the slingshot dragsters were like that. And the clutch plate was between your feet. Don Garlits made the first viable rear engine dragster after almost losing his feet when a clutch exploded, and sawed his car in half. Others tried, before "Big", but he made the one that worked.

[@DDS029]

And by the way, it's a casket. A coffin is what you see the old horror or cowboy movies.

[@waterhead1029]

Throwing a rod is one thing, throwing my rod is another thing all together.

[@majobis]

Thats why they call it balls of steel.

[@GabrielRodriguez-wo8rd]

As a kid this was my dream car The Monster kouch, I would fantasies driving this car. at least I got to see up close tru this video thank you so much for the post

[@michaelglass4701]

I have a beautiful Model of The Munsters Koach

[@glennknauer2696]

So kool 👍. I saw those episodes in the 70s and loved both cars. Basically real life "hot wheels"

[@josephsloppy6750]

My two favorite cars. The munsters was a great show. Awesome video👍👍

[@michaelglass4701]

I have a beautiful Model of The Munsters Koach

[@calnative4904]

My favorite tv show when I was a kid

[@anthonybautista531]

One of the best lines from The Munsters John Carradine Herman you've been as quiet as a customer. 😁

[@marshalldillion2835]

Thanks those were the days , two of my favorite cars

[@maxwellcrazycat9204]

The Drag-U-La Can only race at nighttime events.

[@Jelsick]

Half the reason I loved this show as a kid was the cars that were so cool. Loved this. Sorry I missed you in Panama City Beach, Dennis.

[@quincy3d69]

i am a 3D artist but this is , freestyle design in real ! thumbs up !!!! imagine it is one thing, building it in REAL and working ? it is just master class !!! Respect 1000 times !

[@rickycollins4633]

Thank you Mr. Barris for your cars. The customs genius.

[@MrTurboRotary]

Dennis, I see that the Herman's coach coffin had you working overtime just to go on a straight line. LOL 👍

[@MyClassicCarTV]

The steering definitely had a mind of its own!

[@eternalme6077]

That is so Cool!! Wow, really brings back some BEAUTIFUL memories.. Thanks for Posting this Beauty. 🎸💚

[@jeffhamlin7328]

WOW unsafe at any speed comes to mind. The twist and flex in that steering wheel/column was insane. Your a Brave man Dennis. ;-)

[@carlyandt6748]

Jeff Hamlin don't be a sissy

[@MyClassicCarTV]

No, Jeff’s right. That thing was a handful to drive!

[@carlyandt6748]

MyClassicCarTV or ANY Ford pickup from the 50's through 70's !

[@dethmaul]

I was so glad to discover your show on our shared work network in afghanistan! So much fun to watch it after work.

[@w.e.n8030]

There was an episode where Lilly had that car made for Herman. In the episode it was made from two cars, a hearse and a bucket T I believe.

[@D.Upchurch100]

Yep.

[@Maxid1]

He says in the video at about 14:00 that they put 3 T buckets together. No memtion of a hearse.

[@w.e.n8030]

@@Maxid1 yes but I was referring to the TV show.

[@miltmarhoffer729]

Spot on. I remember she told the shop it was a "rush job"

[@danwat1234]

I'd like 2 know what episode this is! Grandpa was quite talented to make the Dragula

[@JimiKool]

The Munster was such a cool show. Watched the re-runs has a kid. Those cars are so awesome!!

[@ProfessorTime]

The car is a coffin. I love it ! ! !

[@pavman1000]

That car is bad ass! Thank you for preserving The Munsters Legacy!

[@michaelglass4701]

I have a beautiful Model of The Munsters Koach

[@KrissKwaddFPV]

OMG this brought back memories! I got to sit in & have photos taken in Hermans car (the actual show car) as a kid way back in the 80's 😮

[@davidkastin4240]

George Barris designed cars that are very special. Ah childhood memories 😊 the Monkee mobile is my favorite

[@KurtandElaine]

Dick Dean (my Dad) built the Monkee Mobile, too! And the Green Hornet's Black Beauty, and many others of that TV era.

[@bxpress6507]

I remember this show when i was a kid😎👍 i remember when grandpa built the coffin car😁 good ol nostalgic memories that come back seeing these two Munster vehicles again!

[@throttlebottle5906]

the fella looked nervous as a long-tail cat in a room full of rocking chairs, with Dennis driving

[@MyClassicCarTV]

So was I!

[@WizardOfWhoopee]

Wow, wow. It's good to see these cars again, from my childhood. It's real good to know they're still out there somewhere safe.

[@jimsteele2072]

When Lily was upset, Granpa was upset. That meant Herman was in Trouble........

[@MAGGOT_VOMIT]

*_"Darn Darn Darn!!!" xD_*

[@toddcott9510]

It does my hart good to see this bit of TV history still in good working order.

[@lefunk22]

Just the fact The Munsters had these wild creations, (and Eddie's Go-Kart, which is not featured here) instantly makes the series cooler than The Addams Family.

[@smefour]

Eddies' Bike as well

[@loisgrubb2986]

I've rode in the Munster Koach 2 times now and LOVED it and got to sit in the Dragula when Butch "Eddie" and his wife came to town to see me and my husband.

[@edwinmiranda8174]

""A man without tools is a man without imagination.""" Love the toy.

[@punkalex14]

3 t buckets, so awesome. Thank you for this video it meant a lot to me to see this.

[@scottmcman7659]

Those shows in the 60s were so good, even 1 or 2 season shows are still rotated in syndication today. Can you imagine, The Honeymooners only ran for 1 season? Yet, it's so great, people think it ran for years. Imagine a 1 or 2 season show from today even being picked up in syndication, let alone able to be seen year round? Just not worth it because people aren't going to watch as apposed to 60s shows that are loved by young and old alike. No profanity, no immorality, nudity, sex, or violence. Just goes to show you that good wholesome entertainment is always going to outshine the opposition. That said, one of the things I remember having tears rolling down my face from laughter, was when Herman stuck his feet thru the floorboards to stop the car. I don't remember the episode, but I just couldn't stop laughing as smoke was coming off his feet.

[@bobpugliese4428]

What happened how did it turn into all zombie tv. Hell jeanie couldn't show her belly button

[@jeffreymartin6369]

I’ve ridden in one of these Koaches and it’s surprising how many people on the road don’t know what it is! They look but it’s the older ones that appreciate it! My son at 15 years old knows but didn’t see the original on tv like I did!

[@tolfan4438]

I just got to throw my two cents in. I think these are two of the coolest cars ever built

[@OpenRoader]

That thing is BAD ASS! In the early 80's George Barris auctioned off all the original cars in his collection and my family and I went. They had the original Munster Coach and Dragula, all the cars from Happy Days, the movie Death Race, "The Car" from the movie of the same name, the Monkee Mobile. Somewhere I have pictures of me as a kid with all these cars. Very cool video

[@robedmund9948]

Remember watching this show as a kid. Marilyn was a favorite!

[@samfrito]

Just what i need to see this morning. Loved the Munsters and those Barris cars. It pure American fantasy, but these two cars really exist. Glad he doesn't run Dragula. That looks like a weird vehicle to drive, but so interesting to look at. Masterpiece.

[@UncleRobsGarage]

I sure miss George he was all of 4'11" I grew up in California I the sixties, and knew George personally.

[@trymints3657]

Man I did too. Lived in San Pablo and Richmond, you know the Bay Area. My dad was a member of the East Bay Classics car club. Great times and great memories.

[@karlx-1]

I got to meet him at Bob's in Burbank, shortly before he passed. He was a pistol!

[@massv953]

Man I have wanted to build the munsters coach for 20 years, such an awesome ride :D

[@Robert8455]

Pretty cool to see this in color, all of the details and in motion! Once of my childhood movie car favorites. It would be really cool if some built a modern version that was inspired by this design. Not sure I would go too far or too fast in this movie car classic.

[@tomthomas9910]

Eddie had a 20 in bike the frame was made out of chain link welded up & some schwinn parts, barris also made a golf cart for Bob hope the front was a fiberglass likeness of bob hopes nose & chin exaggerated in size he used on some of the greens, but 10 1barrel carbs on only 8 cylinders ??? Wonder if they were mikuni cycle carburetors ,or dellaorto, /webbers /hilborn hmm " so possibly a split port for two each on a custom manifold

[@craigmonteforte1478]

One of my favorite Barriss cars ,George was a genius not only could he design the bodies but he also made them real running cars putting all those carburetors on a engin and making them work is pretty damn cool

[@jetsons101]

I love that show, I love that car. Thanks Dennis for posting this. P.S. YEARS back, I think in Pasadena, my son and I got your autograph and we still have it.......

[@MyClassicCarTV]

Very cool! Thanks!

[@jetsons101]

@@MyClassicCarTV If you are ever in the Torrance, Redondo Beach area I have a car you would really enjoy. I was lucky to buy a 65 Shelby GT350 from the original owner. Since I got it in 1977 I put maybe 3,000 miles on it. It's basically all original. If you would like......

[@heavenstomurgatroyd7033]

Dennis you may have the best job in the whole world. Happy New Year!

[@MyClassicCarTV]

Totally agree!

[@donfisherjr.2404]

Very cool cars! I'll bet it was a thrill to drive the coach.

[@MyClassicCarTV]

It sure was!

[@Mr_Morrogh]

The Munster Koach has to be my favorite TV car by far. Absolutely love it

[@WayneB27]

Wow thats the first time I have seen the Koach on TV in Kolor . Loved the show back in the day , was lucky enough to meet Mr.Barris once .

[@adriantomlin2902]

The Munsters was alot funnier than the Adaams Family!!

[@cindysue5474]

Agree.

[@wonkothesane8691]

I loved them both, and still do today.

[@fordsrule35]

@@wonkothesane8691 Agreed. They were both funny and good shows.

[@wurly164]

Darn darn darn, Grandpa

[@fordsrule35]

@@wurly164 You Rang? 🤣

[@congerscott6064]

I remember laying on the floor in front of the tv watching "the munsters" i loved that show, makes me want to be a kid again 👍.

[@manickreations]

Got my pic taken with my kid when he was a baby in the Munster car, it was at a local mall :)

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

I have seen these cars in person. Awesome machines.

[@billjones7169]

George Barris was an amazing man I had the privilege to sit and talk with him back in 80's when he was at the world of wheels in Boston no one knew who he was and that was a benefit for me as we talked for more than a half hour the car world misses him RIP George

[@jayboogeyman]

Theres a group of guys in Florida that built a Munster Koach, and man does it look good! Great Eps, loved this! -JB

[@davidkozlowski9550]

It plays "Oh Promise Me", in second gear.

[@toddclark332]

thanks Dennis one of our favorites car

[@michaeldavis5775]

As a kid in the sixties, I built the model kits of all these TV cars.

[@jasondankenbring1710]

Nice. You still got any of them?

[@michaeldavis5775]

@@jasondankenbring1710 I wish I had kept them, but they all got damaged and broken over the years.

[@jasondankenbring1710]

@@michaeldavis5775 That's a damn shame. They'd definitely be worth some coin now, not to mention the nostalgia value. That's typically the way it goes through, unfortunately.

[@KlondikeMike]

Have you seen the price of model kits these days? $40CAN up here. No kid can buy this stuff anymore. Shame.