Video: The Best Way to Show Off a Car´s Capabilities? Why Not a Stunt Show?

https://www.youtube.com/embed/YBKm_5Bv1yQ

Car manufacturers like to use elaborate displays to prove how capable their cars are, but in 1957 Ford wanted to up the ante. The company got in touch with Motor Olympics creator Bill McGaw to show off its newest cars for the year.

Dubbed the Motor Thrill Show, the stunt show included long jumps, two-wheel driving, and even a car-mounted trapeze performance.

Pete Gossett (Forum Supporter)
Pete Gossett (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
8/28/20 6:49 p.m.

In reply to Colin Wood :

Those events definitely need to be added to the Challenge!

bgkast (Forum Supporter)
bgkast (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
8/28/20 10:21 p.m.

I think Saab's version was better.

 

noddaz
noddaz GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
8/30/20 8:33 p.m.

And the Fords were sold as gently demos later that week.

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