20 Obsolete Innovations

Discussion in 'First Generation Challenger Forum' started by SRT-Tom, Oct 5, 2024.

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  1. Oct 7, 2024 at 9:30 PM #11
    Don Leblanc

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    The Chevrolet Monte Carlo had swiveling driver's seat for easier exit.
     
  2. Oct 7, 2024 at 11:46 PM #12
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    rim blow steering wheel , you squeezed the steering wheel and the horn honked.
     
  3. Oct 8, 2024 at 7:08 AM #13
    Sexy Blue

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    A Lincoln Continental feature I believe?
     
  4. Oct 8, 2024 at 9:33 AM #14
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    The old VW busses had a washer mechanism like that, too. “Driver powered”!
     
  5. Oct 8, 2024 at 10:47 AM #15
    baccaruda

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    the Rim Blow steering wheel was used on some US-built automobiles from 1969 to 1974.
     
  6. Oct 8, 2024 at 12:03 PM #16
    Sexy Blue

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    Watched this back in August. I guess a few models had it.

     
  7. Oct 17, 2024 at 7:18 AM #17
    SRT-Tom

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    How about the trunk monkey? I don't see cars equipped with this anti-theft device anymore!

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