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$100 bill on the dash

Started by Lowell West, March 29, 2023, 01:39:09 PM

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Lowell West

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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rhjanes

Quote from: 557 on March 29, 2023, 01:59:17 PM
Context?
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......
Pirating!  Corporate take-over without the paperwork

tesgt350

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.

pmustang

Haven't heard it in years but did hear it probably ten times as a lad

98SVT - was 06GT

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.
Previous owner 6S843 - GT350H & 68 GT500 Convert #135.
Mine: GT1 Mustang, 1998 SVT 32V, 1929 Model A Coupe, Wife's: 2004 Tbird
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Side-Oilers

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.
Current:
2006 FGT, Tungsten. Whipple, HRE 20s, Ohlin coil-overs. Top Speed Certified 210.7 mph.

Kirkham Cobra 427.  482-inch aluminum side-oiler. Tremec 5-spd.

Previous:
1968 GT500KR #2575 (1982-2022)
1970 Ranchero GT 429
1969 LTD Country Squire 429
1963 T-Bird Sport Roadster
1957 T-Bird E-model

98SVT - was 06GT

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.
Previous owner 6S843 - GT350H & 68 GT500 Convert #135.
Mine: GT1 Mustang, 1998 SVT 32V, 1929 Model A Coupe, Wife's: 2004 Tbird
Member since 1975 - priceless

papa scoops

i put a toilet paper holder with toilet paper on my glove box door. unsigned.

Side-Oilers

Scoops, you just made me laugh out loud.   ;D 8) ;D
Current:
2006 FGT, Tungsten. Whipple, HRE 20s, Ohlin coil-overs. Top Speed Certified 210.7 mph.

Kirkham Cobra 427.  482-inch aluminum side-oiler. Tremec 5-spd.

Previous:
1968 GT500KR #2575 (1982-2022)
1970 Ranchero GT 429
1969 LTD Country Squire 429
1963 T-Bird Sport Roadster
1957 T-Bird E-model

Tom Honegger

Papa Scoops...that is priceless.

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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.

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mickmate

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".