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Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
Actually that Swift was parked in a no-parking spot, look at the yellow stripe at the sidewalk.
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I have seen cars parked that closely in downtown Guayaquil, 30 years ago. An enterprising individual was "in charge" of a particular stretch of curb. He would flag down drivers of cars he felt would fit in his domain, then would carefully push and pull his line of cars to make room for the new one. The driver had to leave the car out of gear and with the tires parallel to the curb. A moderate fee was requested. It worked because that part of the city is flat.
In the case of the Metro, it could have been boxed in after it parked.
My wife owned a Zastava 750 (re-engined Fiat 600) that could have parked like that, without assistance or drifting. It had a 3 gallon gas tank that she topped off once a week. It was a great little city car, though cramped for anyone over 5' 10". I have been told that, in Serbia, the solution for tall drivers is to take out the front seat and drive from the back bench.
Her first car was a Mini Cooper pick-up. Another great city car and a great configuration. Her little brother totaled it when he took a turn too fast and rolled.