Date: Mon, 01 Nov 2004 04:15:23 +0000 From: Pooh Bear <rabbitsfriendsandrelationsnospamail.com> Subject: Re: Do You Have A Glove Box?
Johannes H Andersen wrote: > Colin Stamp wrote: > > > > On Sun, 31 Oct 2004 19:40:53 GMT, Johannes H Andersen > > <johsnospamfitter.com> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > >"Everett M. Greene" wrote: > > >> > > >> Pooh Bear <rabbitsfriendsandrelationsnospamail.com> writes: > > >> > Dave Hinz wrote: > > >> > > > >> > > If anything, it's probably a lower likelihood of Europeans > > >> > > doing stupid things. > > >> > > > >> > Quite ! > > >> > > >> Let's be nice now! We have our share of nut cases over here > > >> but Europe has had Hitler, Stalin, and others operating on > > >> an international scale. > > > > > >Yes, Hitler commissioned the VW beetle, hence the name: Volks Wagen. > > >It sold on an international scale... > > > > Yup. He truly had absolutely no redeeming features at all. > > Yes, most of Europe fought against him. > > Since we're now very safety conscious and discussing air bags, I should > mention that the VW beetle was something of a death trap. Poor handling > due to swing rear axles; easy to spin on a corner. Petrol (gas) tank in > the front, virtually on your knees. But the car was simple and reliable, > and not much else around in those days. Very popular as well. Never driven a Beetle - but several of the similar era 'transporters' ! They're a hoot ! You're right at the front with nothing but a steel / glass wall between you and the elements in front. Takes a knack to get the steering right when pulling up. You turn at what seems like the very last moment. Are they *still* making Beetles in Brazil ? Graham
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