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1,096-HP Evel Knievel Themed 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Needs No Take-Off Ramp To Stunt
1,096-HP Evel Knievel Themed 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Needs No Take-Off Ramp To Stunt

8 Jun 2023, 13:06 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / After acquiring the 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air, Tony's kid dared him to do an Evel Knievel theme – and the rest was history

 
1973 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Spider for Sale With a History of Famous Owners, You Could Be Next
1973 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Spider for Sale With a History of Famous Owners, You Could Be Next

12 Nov 2022, 16:39 UTC · By: Angela Balaciu / The 89th of 121 examples ever built Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spider by Scaglietti and driven by a few notable celebrities is up for grabs for so "little"

 
Evel Knievel’s Iconic Stratocycle Is About to Cross the Auction Block
Evel Knievel’s Iconic Stratocycle Is About to Cross the Auction Block

6 Jul 2021, 07:59 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Based on a 1976 Harley XLCH Sportster 1000, the Stratocycle featured a very patriotic fiberglass fairing; this is the real Stratocycle used in the film

 
1972 Harley-Davidson XR750 Evel Knievel Is Not Quite the Real Thing, Comes Close
1972 Harley-Davidson XR750 Evel Knievel Is Not Quite the Real Thing, Comes Close

6 Apr 2021, 07:44 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / This 1972 Harley-Davidson XR750 was not actually ridden by Evel Knievel, but it was painted by his favorite partner for visual effects, George Sedlak

 
Daredevil Rockets Over Canyon To Honor Evel Knievel
Daredevil Rockets Over Canyon To Honor Evel Knievel

19 Sep 2016, 13:31 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Evel Knievel's failed jump in 1974 across the Snake River Canyon was recreated by a stuntman. This time, everything went according to plan

 
The Viva Knievel Harley and Steve McQueen's Bonneville Desert Sled Go to Auction in January
The Viva Knievel Harley and Steve McQueen's Bonneville Desert Sled Go to Auction in January

22 Dec 2015, 14:19 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Two very nice retro bikes linked to Evel Knievel and Steve McQueen will be auctioned at Bonhams in January, and the Harley looks perfect

 
New Evel Knievel Biopic to Star Channing Tatum, "Pure Evel" Title Rumored
New Evel Knievel Biopic to Star Channing Tatum, "Pure Evel" Title Rumored

21 Sep 2015, 11:33 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / We're in line for a new Evel Knievel biographical movie from the director Darren Aronofsky, starring Channing Tatum. The movie's title might be "Pure Evel"

 
Doug Danger Jumps 22 Cars, Succeeds where Evel Knievel Failed
Doug Danger Jumps 22 Cars, Succeeds where Evel Knievel Failed

7 Aug 2015, 13:50 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Doug Danger cleared 22 cars in a historic jump at the Buffalo Chip, establishing a new record and succeeding where the almighty Evel Knievel could not.

 
Doug Danger Is Getting Ready to Surpass Evel Knievel and Jump 22 Cars
Doug Danger Is Getting Ready to Surpass Evel Knievel and Jump 22 Cars

28 Jul 2015, 09:42 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / A few days remain until Doug Danger will attempt to jump 22 cars with Evel Knievel's bike and succeed in making the jump that didn't work out well 43 years ago

 
Being Evel Is Jackass' Johhny Knoxville Evel Knievel Documentary
Being Evel Is Jackass' Johhny Knoxville Evel Knievel Documentary

9 Jul 2015, 08:26 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Judging by this trailer, Being Evel, by Johnny Knoxville might very well be the coolest and best Evel Knievel documentary made after his death in 2007

 
Evel Knievel's Son Robbie Arrested for Drunk Rampage at Sturgis
Evel Knievel's Son Robbie Arrested for Drunk Rampage at Sturgis

10 Aug 2013, 10:03 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Robbie Knievel, son of legendary daredevil Evel Knievel and himself a motorcycle stunt man was arrested in Sturgis at the Buffalo Chip after a booze-related rampage. According to police sources,...

 
2013 Sturgis: Mad Mike Hughes Attempts Quarter-Mile Rocket Cycle Jump
2013 Sturgis: Mad Mike Hughes Attempts Quarter-Mile Rocket Cycle Jump

6 Jun 2013, 14:40 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The 2013 Sturgis Bufallo Chip sounds more and more interesting, and here's some more news: daredevil "Mad Mike" Hughes plans a huge rocket cycle jump this year. Those of you into t...

 
Evel Knievel's Wembley Bruised Helmet Goes under the Hammer
Evel Knievel's Wembley Bruised Helmet Goes under the Hammer

6 Dec 2012, 16:37 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Profiles in History, a name well known in the business of auctioning Hollywood memorabilia since 1985, announces a most interesting event to take place on 15-16 December: the very bruised and batter...

 
True Evel Tour to Start at Ace Cafe London
True Evel Tour to Start at Ace Cafe London

15 Nov 2010, 12:38 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The original motorcycles, famous jump leathers, personal memorabilia, and untold photos and stories, belonging to renown daredevil Evel Knievel will be exhibited on a world tour that kicks off Decem...

 
Reggie Jackson’s Ferrari Daytona Spyder On Offer in Arizona
Reggie Jackson’s Ferrari Daytona Spyder On Offer in Arizona

5 Nov 2010, 10:30 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / If you were looking for a 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spyder, we might know where you can find one. The particular car we have in mind belongs to baseball legend Reggie Jackson and is probably th...

 
Bubba Blackwell to Demo at the HD Museum
Bubba Blackwell to Demo at the HD Museum

11 Aug 2010, 07:28 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / While the Harley-Davidson Museum is hosting "True Evel: The Amazing Story of Evel Knievel" exhibit, motorcycle stuntman Bubba Blackwell will make a special appearance there on August 15 to...

 
Daredevils by Trade
Daredevils by Trade

14 Jul 2010, 14:45 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Most of today's dictionaries describe the daredevil as being a reckless, impetuous and irresponsible person, one who pursues actions so risky it may kill them. But, as we're sure you alrea...

 
Evel Knievel, True Evel at the H-D Museum
Evel Knievel, True Evel at the H-D Museum

30 Apr 2010, 13:34 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / In order to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Evel Knievel’s famous Wembley Stadium jump in London on May 26, 1975, the Harley-Davidson Museum announced it will host 'True Evel: The Amazi...

 
Bonhams to Auction Evel Knievel’s Ferrari Daytona
Bonhams to Auction Evel Knievel’s Ferrari Daytona

28 Jul 2009, 08:14 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / It only had three owners until now, all of them famous, and it will soon go under the hammer on August 14, at Monterey Car Week at the Quail Lodge in California, while expected to fetch between $800...