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Old 12-28-2011, 03:51 PM   #49 (permalink)
Ken Fry
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Originally Posted by jakobnev View Post
And they were like the most brilliant 3-wheelers ever, because the third wheel was always on the outside corner, where it provided the most stability!
These were the first true "smart" cars. Another feature they both shared: when a tire went flat, it only became flat on the bottom! This feature has become so common and widespread that we sometimes forget to thank these pioneers.
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