Clenet Gallery

Here is a sampling of the thousands of photos of the Clenet series of automobiles preserved by Alfred DiMora to document the history of this astounding American classic.

This one-off, dual cowl, four-door, four-passenger car was built by Clenet Coachworks in 1980 for King Hussein of Jordan.

The Clenet Series III owned by Buck Kamphausen appeared in Dragnet, the 1987 movie starring Dan Aykroyd as Sgt. Joe Friday.

This four-seat Series II Cabriolet was used in many promotional brochures..

John George owned Series I car number 250 out of 250. The only Series I car built after this was called the Designer Series, owned by Alfred DiMora.

The color scheme of this 1987 Series II Cabriolet is black with magnolia insert and magnolia interior with black piping.

Alfred DiMora picked this color scheme and considered it the most elegant presentation of the Series II Cabriolet, which he affectionately called the Bumblebee.

Buck Kamphausen bought three Clenets, including this Series III Asha convertible with a custom racing engine, from the Unser garage.

Buck Kamphausen poses with Alfred DiMora for this national magazine promotional photo.

At 21, Alfred DiMora shows off a Clenet Series I at the beach in Santa Barbara in 1977.

This 1993 painting for Alfred DiMora by Bruce James Prochaska is filled with hidden meanings.

This proud owner poses with his Clenet Series II Cabriolet convertible painted with an unusual color combination.

This 1979 Clenet Series I #168 boasts an optional removable hardtop and luggage trunk.

This Clenet Series III Asha convertible is chosen by Alfred DiMora for a major magazine photo shoot at the Santa Barbara pier.

Julio Iglasias presents Alfred DiMora with an autographed photo next to his Clenet Series II.

The early Series I Clenet dashboards are elegantly designed (burlwood will be added to later models).

Here is the later Series I dashboard with burlwood. These models also offered a wood Nardi steering wheel as an option.

This 1987 Clenet Series II shows the luxurious interior features such as inlaid walnut burl and Waterford crystal ashtray.

The 1987 Series II has standard features such as power seats, power windows, lambs wool carpeting, and cruise control that were extras on most other cars.

These six Series I Clenets show off some owner-chosen color schemes from the unlimited color choices offered.

This Series II Cabriolet, unique for its outside spare tire and lack of external sun visors, appears in a Clenet brochure.

Members of the Southern California Region of the Horseless Carriage Club of America thank Alfred for a tour of the Carpinteria Clenet plant.

In 1982, Alfred DiMora's Classic Clenet Club has hundreds of Clenets attend a rally at the Spa in Palm Springs, California.

Alfred DiMora poses with a 1984 Series III in a promotional shot for a national magazine in front of the famous Santa Barbara Mission.

A 1978 Series I Clenet owner shows her beautiful car and home in Beverly Hills, California.

Clenet Series I #215 and #216 pose at the Wrigley Mansion on Catalina Island. This is the only set of twin Clenets ever built.

Alfred DiMora visits Wayne Newton's home and poses with Wayne's Clenet Series I #69.

First conceptual drawing of the Clenet Series II Cabriolet.

The plans for the Clenet are annotated in Japanese. Click the picture to find out why.

This concept drawing by Alfred DiMora of the Clenet "woody" was considered for a hearse as well as a surfing vehicle. It is never built.

Alfred DiMora draws the proposed Clenet Series VI in 1987.

In 1986 Alfred DiMora worked on a concept car to be called the Paxson for Miami Clenet dealer Bud Paxson. It was to be a 4-door, suicide door, 4-seat convertible.

This was to be a special order car for the owner of the Miami dealership, Bud Paxson, who then owned the Home Shopping Network.

This Clenet Series I reels in the customers at a shopping mall in Newport Beach, California.