Thunderbirds Are Go
FAB 1 unveiled, marking the beginning of new Thunderbirds filmLady Penelope's swanky pink limousine FAB 1 has been unveiled giving fans their first glimpse of the new Thunderbirds movie.
The classic six-wheel car, driven by faithful chauffeur Parker, is part of the £40 million production which has just begun filming.
The movie, based on the characters from the 1960s show, has been hit by years of delays but is now being produced by the makers of Notting Hill and About A Boy.
Posh agent Lady Penelope is being played by actress Sophia Myles, who is delighted with the car, and Ron Cook is playing the part of chauffeur Parker.
Myles said: "FAB 1 is the ultimate dream car.
I am so honoured and thrilled to have the opportunity to be able to represent this iconic character on the big screen."FAB 1 designed by the Thunderbirds team and Ford UK's designers, has been overhauled from its 1960s look and the 1.4-tonne 27-foot-long vehicle has been hand-built over a period of 12 weeks.
Unlike the original, the new version - which is designed for the year 2024 - will be able to fly, and turns into a hydrofoil.
Producer Tim Bevan said: "This is the first glimpse of the new look Thunderbirds Movie and it is just the beginning.
"We hope to fully realise the genius of the original series and bring it to life for an entirely new generation Worldwide."
