Re: [IRCA] Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon

[Milspec390@xxxxxxx]

Gil & fellow DXers - 

 Clarification. Bluesmobile had humpty look endemic to C body mopars. "Chain 
of Thunder" two door, sleek, long, low. RI SP legend, Col. Walter Stone, 
spinning in his grave over what's become of things, demanded Chryslers. Intel squad 
drove Cudas w 440 six-packs. Full size cars all two door at his insistence. 
 
 Asked why Colonel chose impractical car - no separate doors for prisoners, 
etc. - those in knew said he liked two door 'sporty look'. 

 Acquired mine from ex-WPRO news director & friend, Tom Black. He was then in 
real estate, Norwich, CT. RI SP pal, Tommy Conway, recommended his old car to 
Tom, who loved it but found it impractical for chauffering prospective buyers.

 I was at WSUB, Groton, CT, in Sales, awaiting - wink wink - air opening. 
Station for sale. Tom a rumored to buyer. One day, hush fell over office. "Tom 
Black coming! Do you know who he is?" asked all, awestruck.

Tom arrives, sharply dressed. Looks around. Demurs. I compliment car. "Wanna 
buy it?" his direct reply. 

"Yes."

So much for negotiations.

Car low profile, driven in brisk businesslike manner at high speeds on open 
roads. Sometimes played Dr. John's "Stealin'" full volume, along w/John Lee 
Hooker 'Never Get Out of these Blues Alive". But no stunts. 


Cornered well yet excelled at tremendous speeds in straight line. No kid 
stuff. Belushi not a technical consultant in rebuilding or operation of this 
particular vehicle.

Came with us to FL, body at long last decomposed from within. Local Mopar guy 
made good use of 440.

                                                                              
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