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Bob Kontak 07-11-2014 05:31 PM
What's this car - Joni Mitchell
 
12:18 in. I think it's a Kaiser Darrin. Anybody know for sure.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLKb9Ms68ME

Video snag

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1405124994.jpg

Google pic of car

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1405125031.jpg

Embraer 07-11-2014 05:51 PM
yep, it is.

mikesride 07-11-2014 08:35 PM
Any other car manufacturer ever try the "pocket door" approach?

tchanson 07-11-2014 08:52 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by mikesride (Post 8159966)
Any other car manufacturer ever try the "pocket door" approach?
Yes, albeit in a vertical rather than horizontal manner.

The BMW Z1:

http://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/...er_Front_1.jpg


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dafischer 07-11-2014 08:54 PM
No, I think Dutch Darrin was the only one to do this to a production car. Others may have existed as manufacturer's prototypes and design studies though.

Whoops...proved wrong just before I posted.


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