Beach Blanket Bingo (1965) - The "R.F." on Bonehead's hat stands for "Rat Fink", a hairy rat with jagged teeth and bulging eyes that was a parody of Mickey Mouse, created by artist and custom car creator, Ed 'Big Daddy' Roth.

Aug 22, 2016 · Even Roth’s car designs became characters in themselves, like “Beatnik Bandit,” “Mail Box,” and “The Outlaw.” His bright yellow “Surfite” buggy co-starred along Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello in Beach Blanket Bingo.

If you are looking for information about the life of Ed "Big Daddy" Roth, or for official Rat Fink merchandise, then you have found it!

In 1965, Roth's surf buggy, the Surfite, was featured in the film Beach Blanket Bingo starring Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello, and also in Village of the Giants, featuring Beau Bridges and Tommy Kirk.

I've been doing a bit of research on the hat worn by Bonehead in Beach Blanket Bingo (and apparently other Beach Party movies). The R.F. stands for Rat Fink - a character created by artist and custom car creator, Ed 'Big Daddy' Roth.

In our articles section you will find stories on Ed Big Daddy Roth and the Rat Fink Gang and other Kustom Kulture Artists, Our on-line museum has lots of images that show original Rat Fink merchandise.

Experience the perfectly wacky 'Surfite' beach buggy by Ed Roth. This unique car features a surfboard, a seat, and a windshield wiper for all your beach adventures.

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Sep 19, 2022 · RAT beach buggy - SWB, burnt orange metallic paint with vinyl flames decal on hood, 2.0L type 4 engine with twin Webers. The buggy has been off the road under cover so does not have a valid MOT and would need to be trailered / towed (2 wheels up) away.

Rat Fink is usually portrayed as either green or gray, comically grotesque and depraved-looking with bulging, bloodshot eyes, an oversized mouth with sharp, narrow teeth, and wearing red overalls with the initials "R.F." on them.