The Mechanic — Two-Lane Blacktop Character Profile

About The Mechanic

Co-owner and co-driver of the modified 1955 Chevy 150. Travels cross-country with the Driver, picks up a hitchhiker who sleeps with him, and joins an uneasy alliance with GTO during the cross-country race.

Character Facts

Played by

Dennis Wilson

Appears in

Two-Lane Blacktop (1971)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• The Mechanic — Romantic Intimacy — The Girl (Laurie Bird)

  Brief physical relationship that contrasts with the Driver's longing.

• The Mechanic — Alliance Teammate — The Driver (James Taylor)

  Core partners who share a vehicle and nomadic lifestyle.

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• Waitress in Roadhouse (Illa Ginnaven)
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• Boswell Attendant (Tom Green)
• Parts Store Owner (W.H. Harrison)
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