Curious about this story if its true or not. A $100 bill taped to dash and anyone who could reach and get it while accelerating could keep it! I know many people have heard but any experts on it here?
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Quote from: 557 on March 29, 2023, 01:59:17 PM
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I'd heard that one back in the early 1980's. Context: Version 1: Back when 427 Cobra's were new at the dealers, they'd say if you went for a demo ride and could grab the $100 when the salesman first accelerated, it was yours to keep. Version 2: people giving rides to others in their 427 Cobras....same, grab it when I drop the hammer on this.....
Other versions involve drag strips, Dodge/Plymouth Hemi's.....427 Vettes/Yenko's......
I used to do that with my 70 R Code 4 Speed Mach 1 only I'd say you had until I went into 4th and let off. Once a few of them would start talking their game about how they could do easily, I'd make them put up $100 as well but they had to hand to me. Never lost the $100.
Haven't heard it in years but did hear it probably ten times as a lad
I heard it was Ken Miles who taped a $100 bill to the windshield when giving 427 Cobra demo rides with the proviso if you could grab it you could keep it.
Heard it many times too.
I thought the original (circa 1966) amount was $10. That was quite a bit of money in the day.
$100 would be an outrageous amount to bet with. But, if true, it was a ballsy move.
Quote from: Side-Oilers on March 29, 2023, 05:42:01 PM
I thought the original (circa 1966) amount was $10. That was quite a bit of money in the day.
Hey it's a CS/SA legend - as with most other CS/SA stories it's grown with time.
i put a toilet paper holder with toilet paper on my glove box door. unsigned.
Scoops, you just made me laugh out loud. ;D 8) ;D
Papa Scoops...that is priceless.
Quote from: papa scoops on March 30, 2023, 04:12:08 PM
i put a toilet paper holder with toilet paper on my glove box door. unsigned.
You da man !
Papa scoops reminded me of a story back in the day. Skinny Stan Hallinan RIP was a local legend and hot shoe here in NH. He didn't need a big block to scare his passengers. His 260 Cobra was fitted with a toilet paper holder back in the day for a ride Stan referred to as a "stainer".