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Kadie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-08-10 08:34 PM
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"Wind Up" mini car (41 inches high, 51 inches long and only 26 inches wide) - pics

British constructor Perry Watkins sits in his "Wind Up" mini car on a street in Essen, Germany, Monday, Nov. 8, 2010. The car is listed in the Guinness book of records as the world's smallest car with a license to drive on public streets. Just 41 inches high, 51 inches long and only 26 inches wide the mini always finds a parking space. It can drive 60 kph and even has security belts. The car will be shown at the motor show starting Nov. 27 in Essen


A woman watches British Perry Watkins sitting in his "Wind Up" mini car on a street in Essen, Germany, Monday, Nov. 8, 2010. The car is listed in the Guinnes book of records as the world's smallest car with a license to drive on public streets. Just 41 inches high, 51 inches long and only 26 inches wide the mini always finds a parking space. It can drive 60 kph and even has security belts. The car will be shown at the motor show starting Nov. 27 in Essen.


British constructor Perry Watkins drives in his "Wind Up" mini car on a street in Essen, Germany, Monday, Nov. 8, 2010. The car is listed in the Guinness book of records as the world's smallest car with a license to drive on public streets. Just 41 inches high, 51 inches long and only 26 inches wide the mini always finds a parking space. It can drive 60 kph and even has security belts. The car will be shown at the motor show starting Nov. 27 in Essen.
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nadinbrzezinski Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-08-10 08:36 PM
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1. That looks like painful and stuff just to get in
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Kadie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-08-10 09:04 PM
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8. If I was able to get in,
I doubt that I would be able to get out again!

:)



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pinboy3niner Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-08-10 09:05 PM
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9. BREAKING: Non-crash auto injuries increase ten-fold!
All of the injuries occurred when drivers attempted to enter their 'wind-up' mini cars. :)
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virgogal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-08-10 08:49 PM
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2. I'm old. That looks better than those scooter things I've seen advertised
for the elderly.
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liberal N proud Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-08-10 08:49 PM
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3. How many clowns will climb out of it?
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Stinky The Clown Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-08-10 09:06 PM
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10. I can name one clown who won't
More properly "can't"
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Solly Mack Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-08-10 08:53 PM
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4. I want!
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Whoa_Nelly Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-08-10 08:56 PM
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5. Funny ;)
Got a link? :hi:
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Kadie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-08-10 09:02 PM
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7. Here...
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donco Donating Member (717 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-08-10 09:00 PM
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6. does it have
a seat belt?Air bag?
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