Evel Knievel was the pioneer of distance motorcycle jumping. And for his efforts, he paid the price. He crashed more than 20 times and suffered numerous injuries, mostly broken bones.
The baddest man on the planet was still hung over and in his underwear when he answered...
I’m sure today’s kids would love it, but this 1970s Evel Knievel Stunt Cycle Toy is probably back to appeal to grown-ups.
Starring in Evel Knievel’s 1970s film Viva Knievel!, the Stratocycle is now available for auction hosted by Heritage Auctions.
Stunt rider Eddie Kidd seen jumping over a line up of Matchbox Lesney ex London transport RT's in Radlett on 8th April 1978.
This 1971 feature film tells the story of infamous motorcycle daredevil, Evel Knievel. It's equal parts comedy and biography with plenty of stunts...
There are various figures whose names I recognise – who have seeped into the contemporary cultural consciousness for some reason or other – but who I know nothing about. Think Zsa Zsa Gabor, Imelda Marcos and Evel Knievel. The latter it turns out (thanks Wikipedia) was an American “daredevil, entertainer, and international icon” who shot to fame in the 1970s and 1980s.
American comics first came to Glasgow as ships’ ballast. In the sixties it seemed every other corner shop had a stash of these glossy-covered comics displayed on carousels or placed beside their tamer British counterparts like Beano, Topper, or Dandy. With comics like Thor, Hulk, Superman and co. it was difficult to keep collecting … Continue reading "Sea Monkeys, X-Ray Specs, and the Twisted Secret Behind Vintage Ads from American Comic Books"
From the January-February 1975 edition of Star Spangled War Stories.
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Just A Car Guy: the coolest thing I found at SEMA this year was the helmet collection painted by House of Kolor artist Ron Fleenor, who painted a couple dozen helmets to look like the classic funny car and top fuel drivers helmets
Old pages from publications featuring daredevil Evel Knievel, a cultural icon of the 1970s.
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