A hot air balloon towing a brand new Chevrolet Cavalier went missing in the wind.
It was a big idea and there were a lot of logistics to figure out. Like, could a hot air balloon lift a car? How much did a Cavalier weigh? Could they maybe reduce the weight by taking out all the heavy bits - like the engine, transmission and spare tire?A hole was cut in the floor of the Cavalier so the pilot could have visibility when landing. The balloon's controls were connected in such a way that the pilot could control the balloon from the driver's seat.
On a sunny day not long after, a hot air balloon was brought in, a car was attached to it and three cameras were ready to roll. The director called "Action," and the hot air burners roared. There was a huge pause as the cables took the strain of the car. Then the whole thing lifted up like a slow-moving rocket leaving Cape Canaveral.
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