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Old 02-01-2010, 12:11 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Brand spankin' new innovation!

I darn near fell over laughing!
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Sure are outstanding pain jobs though. I would hat to Mess up that Schmi---

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Old 02-01-2010, 02:22 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Nice find
But why do I keep seeing those things online, but never on the streets? Maybe price is an issue? Didn't see the price tag on that one.
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Old 02-01-2010, 06:10 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Harldy new, at least the shape that is:



"First offered in February 1953, the Regensburger Stahl- und Maschinenbau company's interpretation of the microcar theme must be considered one of the most curious yet successful designs in this unusual class..."

Lots of room to update the mechanicals though:
Engine: one cylinder, two stroke, 191cc;
Gearbox: four-speed and electric reverse;
Suspension: independent rubber cones;
Brakes: cable-operated drums.
Central steering.

Nothing new under the sun...

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Old 02-01-2010, 06:50 AM   #4 (permalink)
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There was a company called Tri-Tech which offered this with modern bike parts under them for a few years in the 90s - I lived within site of the factory for a while.
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Old 02-01-2010, 07:01 AM   #5 (permalink)
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when may smite be released? the site still showing concept pics.
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Old 02-01-2010, 07:34 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Do they make one that holds 9 people and 600 cubic ft of luggage? Will it have 4 wheel drive and 32" ground clearance? I don't know if anyone would buy it without those necessary features.
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Old 02-01-2010, 09:15 AM   #7 (permalink)
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The Messerschmidt/Smite is the complete opposite and just as silly as this International Harvester CXT:

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Old 02-01-2010, 10:42 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Harldy new, at least the shape that is:

Nothing new under the sun...
I think perhaps you didn't get the joke
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Old 02-01-2010, 12:10 PM   #9 (permalink)
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I think perhaps you didn't get the joke
So why exactly was it a joke? Other than the abysmal web site design and low information content marketing hype (but I've seen worse from major companies), it seems like a perfectly practical vehicle for its indended purpose. Certainly more practical than a Segway, and look at the press those get.
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Why would they jack the good ol classic Messerschmidt I loved that car I've actually seen a few at concours up here

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