Daredevils, Stuntpeople and Thrillseekers
Victor the Wrestling Bear
Full story here.
Posted By: Paul - Mon Jun 13, 2016 -
Comments (4)
Category: Animals, Daredevils, Stuntpeople and Thrillseekers, Wrestling, 1970s
Clive Way’s Motorcycle Dragster
A VW engine on a two-wheeled frame? I would not ride this for one million dollars.
Original article here.
Posted By: Paul - Thu Mar 03, 2016 -
Comments (17)
Category: Daredevils, Stuntpeople and Thrillseekers, Inventions, 1960s, Motorcycles
Formula One With Snow Chains
A Formula One car going down a ski slope, something you don't see everyday. The car was airlifted to the top of the course and fitted with chains on the tires for the trip. The Formula One Rookie of the Year drove and 3,500 people watched. Apparently a good time was had by all.
Posted By: Alex - Sun Jan 17, 2016 -
Comments (5)
Category: Daredevils, Stuntpeople and Thrillseekers, Seasonal, Cars
We Drivers
Are you a Reckless Rudy or a Sensible Sam? And don't forget Man-Mountain Momentum.
Posted By: Paul - Wed Jan 13, 2016 -
Comments (7)
Category: Daredevils, Stuntpeople and Thrillseekers, Destruction, PSA’s, 1930s, Cars
Thai Parkour Commercial
Posted By: Paul - Sat Jan 09, 2016 -
Comments (4)
Category: Business, Advertising, Products, Daredevils, Stuntpeople and Thrillseekers, Asia
Motorcycle + Parachute = Disaster
Posted By: Paul - Mon Jan 04, 2016 -
Comments (3)
Category: Daredevils, Stuntpeople and Thrillseekers, Air Travel and Airlines, 1920s, Motorcycles
Polesitter Wedding
More on Mad Marshall Jacobs here.
Posted By: Paul - Mon Dec 28, 2015 -
Comments (6)
Category: Daredevils, Stuntpeople and Thrillseekers, Eccentrics, Weddings and Marriage, 1940s
Fighting Tigers
Posted By: Paul - Thu Dec 24, 2015 -
Comments (3)
Category: Animals, Daredevils, Stuntpeople and Thrillseekers, Movies, Asia
Don’t Look Down
A 980 foot long glass bottom suspension bridge with a lush green canyon 590 feet below. If you want to walk across its just a short trip to Hunan, China.
Posted By: Alex - Tue Sep 29, 2015 -
Comments (7)
Category: Daredevils, Stuntpeople and Thrillseekers, Landmarks, Sightseeing
Selden the Stratosphere Man
Original article here.
Original ad here.
Posted By: Paul - Sun Sep 06, 2015 -
Comments (3)
Category: Daredevils, Stuntpeople and Thrillseekers, 1940s, 1950s
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