Now For Some History – 1976

Everyone has heard of Evel Knievel’s attempt to jump the Snake River Canyon in the 1970’s but the single greatest car stunt in history was probably Kenny Powers attempt to jump from Canada into New York, crossing the St. Lawrence River in his rocket powered Lincoln Continental. Here is a short video of his attempt. Please don’t get any ideas about the next time you come down the mountain!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLsVWFGO7aQ