smart fortwo forerunner

[rfernatt]

From USAToday. I notice that it had "an automatic transmission" and with "four-wheel steering the car could even be parked forwards into tight spaces" and "where the gap to other vehicles on each side was small, two sliding doors permitted convenient entry and exit. They opened forwards, and the side mirror folded in automatically."

Interesting idea with the doors. I'm sure the IIHS and press would have a field day with this model...

Mystery Car 2: tiny Mercedes became the Smart Fortwo forerunner

[sato7]

its all in the book... "smart" small car, big deal. Amazon should have it.

[Big Panda]

Where do you come UP with this stuff? That is way too funny and well, damn it, now I have to have one.

Impulsive? NO way......but you know, there's a reason I'm not allowed in the check-out aisles at Walmart.

[Padawan]

Originally Posted by sato7

its all in the book... "smart" small car, big deal. Amazon should have it.

Great book! My brother gave me a copy as a gift last year. Very interesting and informative. Every smart owner should have it.

[Neonspinnazz]

Originally Posted by rfernatt

From USAToday. I notice that it had "an automatic transmission" and with "four-wheel steering the car could even be parked forwards into tight spaces" and "where the gap to other vehicles on each side was small, two sliding doors permitted convenient entry and exit. They opened forwards, and the side mirror folded in automatically."

Interesting idea with the doors. I'm sure the IIHS and press would have a field day with this model...

Mystery Car 2: tiny Mercedes became the Smart Fortwo forerunner

Always knew about this car, it paved the way to what we're driving today!

[rfernatt]

I knew the look reminded me of something I seen on Wired a while back, one of the first electric cars in the 70s...