Darin drove his wife , Sandra Dee , in the car to the 34th Academy Awards in 1961 . Di Dia toured the car around the country , when Darin was n't using it for public appearances . After publicity and film use , Darin donated his " Dream Car " to the St Louis Museum of Transportation in 1970 where it remains . It was restored by Mike Manns of Manns Auto Body in Festus , Missouri before going on display
34th Academy Awards
34th Academy Awards
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