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Chevrolet Motor DivisionThrill Driver's Choice (1956)

Chevrolet Action Release No. 2: Thrill Drivers' Choice
0556 PA8282 Thrill Driver's Choice


This movie is part of the collection: Prelinger Archives

Producer: Chevrolet Motor Division
Audio/Visual: sound, color
Keywords: Motion Pictures: Sponsored; Consumerism; Automobiles: Design And Manufacturing; Automobiles: Advertising; Stunts

Creative Commons license: Public Domain

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Reviewer: Spuzz - - July 21, 2005
Subject: Look out Joie!
Curious film here, half about a stunt driving troupe and half about how durable Chevrolets are. Featuring 'Joie Chitwood's Thrill Show', Chitwood's claim that the cars he uses for his shows are just like the cars you can buy from your local dealer! So yes, you know what I'm thinking.. I'll bet you local yokels saw this and then attempted rollovers on their own. Funny how they barely disclaim that you really shouldn't try these tricks at home, but no! they're doing 2 wheelies! Jumps! swerves! The crowd goes wild. I would go wild too if there wasn't any more protection then what we see from the performing cars, some of which look too close into steering into the crowds.. Very interesting and reccomended!

Reviewer: autoguy - - July 5, 2003
Subject: Chevrolet Action Release No. 2.
1956 Chevy promo film outlines the demonstrations of Joie Chitwood's Thrill Show. Great footage of '56 Chevies being jumped and rolled to prove their safety and durability. An excellent piece of automotive history from the days of the traveling auto thrill shows!