The governor's car is a 1961 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 limousine.
The governor's chauffeur is played by Rance Howard, the real-life father of Ron Howard, who plays Opie, and Clint Howard, who made five appearances as Leon. However, father and son do not share any scenes.
Although the automobiles for the series were furnished by Ford, the governor's car is a Cadillac limousine.
At the end of the first scene, after Barney threatens Chester for littering and gives him a big lecture, he snatches a cigar out of another loafer's mouth and throws it into the street.
When the governor stops by to honor Barney, he doesn't pay his fine.