As a young kid, I saw the Tournament of Thrills, a stunt show that used Fords. I still have the programs, one from 1967, the other from 1971. The second one has Buzz Bundy's autograph. He did the driving stunts for the James Bond film, Diamonds are Forever. The show used many of the same stunts as this video, but added high-ski driving, the T-bone crash, and more synchronized driving. The cars were all Mustangs for '67, and a mix of Mustangs, Mavericks, and Pintos for '71, when they went full-on advertising (e.g. "the tough Maverick").
Born in '52, I can attest, you were properly dressed in public up 'til the mid-'60's when the bum look took over. My high school dress code (graduated '70) was strict and you did adhere or else. Detention, then suspension. Parents didn't put up a fight, they were 99.9% on schools side. Do not recall a parent ever fighting it but, not much call for it, kids did what they were told. Called "respect for elders".....long gone concept.
@@petegregory517 I remember when the planes had propellers, and everyone wore their Sunday best to travel. It all went to hell in the 90s, with the advent of computers.
I remember back in early 70’s there was a group who did this in Freeport Il, had the Auto Body Leap of Death. I wanted to be one of those guys. Ended up later I had one of them on my paper route, he was a fireman and did this crazy stuff on the weekends
When look at these old videos and you think yourself wives were lived people are here in this video been on video before or since there's people in this video born in the 1870s
As a young kid, I saw the Tournament of Thrills, a stunt show that used Fords. I still have the programs, one from 1967, the other from 1971. The second one has Buzz Bundy's autograph. He did the driving stunts for the James Bond film, Diamonds are Forever.
The show used many of the same stunts as this video, but added high-ski driving, the T-bone crash, and more synchronized driving. The cars were all Mustangs for '67, and a mix of Mustangs, Mavericks, and Pintos for '71, when they went full-on advertising (e.g. "the tough Maverick").
Cool video. Loved the music.
Whole male audience has tucked in shirts! 😊
Just like at NASCAR 🤣🤣🤣
Born in '52, I can attest, you were properly dressed in public up 'til the mid-'60's when the bum look took over.
My high school dress code (graduated '70) was strict and you did adhere or else. Detention, then suspension. Parents didn't put up a fight, they were 99.9% on schools side.
Do not recall a parent ever fighting it but, not much call for it, kids did what they were told.
Called "respect for elders".....long gone concept.
@@petegregory517 I remember when the planes had propellers, and everyone wore their Sunday best to travel.
It all went to hell in the 90s, with the advent of computers.
T-Shirts were considered underwear....
I remember back in early 70’s there was a group who did this in Freeport Il, had the Auto Body Leap of Death. I wanted to be one of those guys. Ended up later I had one of them on my paper route, he was a fireman and did this crazy stuff on the weekends
Cool stuff. Thanks for posting this one.
Not sure, the person who recorded it was from West Hartford, and it looks like it could be in the Connecticut Woods
@@segan63 That wouldn't be difficult here..
Definitely daredevils!!!! Love the music 😂😂😂
When I saw the thumbnail I thought it was a model car diorama.BTW 1947 was the year I was born.
My late husband worked in one of these shows. @2:05 He was the one that was in the outhouse when the motorcycle crashed into it.
@@billiebobbienorton2556 Funny if he had run out with corn cobs in his hand....or Sears catalog!
Yeah, I remember those days at my grams farm.😂
Crappie job.😊
Where in Ct was this from? Before my time but would be nice to know
Great video, white shirts seemed to the order of the day😁👍
What a find... wanted to cry about those sedans they were using as cushions; I've restored much rougher than those.
simple days ,brill
"We survived WWII, so I guess we're invincible?"
In 1950 only 9% of American homes had TV. This was a show !
Everyone is nicely dressed.
Cascadeurs!!!
Last saw a team 1973 giens,France....now long gone......
The announcer was my dad
The Glory days. 🤟🏼👏🏼
Looks like Cherry Park in Avon CT
I didn't know anybody remembered cherry.
Cool home movie
Where in CT? Very cool.
Definitely..
Man I wonder what kind of car at 141 its has a red grill panel truck thing
Looks a bit like a REO '36 or later, but can't be sure.
Good one.
the backdrop looks like thompson
Somebody send this to Cletus McFarland
What kind of car was the yellow one?
1940 Plymouths.They must had a deal with a car dealer to get rid of unsold stock.
@@Mercmad Thanks, I wasn't quite sure.
1939 PLYMOUTH
is this Stafford raceway??
I don't think this is Stafford
Great entertainment back then. Its normal now, just add cell phones.
Just like a Chitwoods show in the '90s
The crowd only has white or blue shirts? Must be some kind of rule.
Colorized movie.
When look at these old videos and you think yourself wives were lived people are here in this video been on video before or since there's people in this video born in the 1870s
They wrecked a lot of good cars, but if everyone paid a quarter for admission...
Safety anyone?
Seatbelts anyone? collapsible steering column anyone?
“Hurricane Hell Drivers”
Nothing compared to the way people drive today with cell phones...😅
Holy shit..
Lot of good sheet metal was ruined. Mostly Fords. No value back then.
No more 'value' now.
Perhaps you're confusing 'value' and 'cost'. 🤔
@@trueaussie9230 You are welcome to interchange the two. In the early to mid 20th century Fords covered the earth. Old metal was scrap
Well, some things never change😂
look ma. no seat belt!
Meh, I see this everyday on 91!!!
Show de horrores