Re: What was the purpose of running boards?

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In a message dated 3/21/99 7:46:13 PM, carfindr@tiac.net writes:

<<Then I began to wonder what purpose the running boards served in the first
place? I remember Mob hit men using them in early drive-by shootings - and I
could see a use for them with saloon cars (to bridge the gutter) buy what
purpose in sports cars?
>>

Probably for very vertically challenged "hit people".  (Gotta be PC.)  
Could you see a MOG on the "Untouchables?"

Steve Dreiseszun
'56 +4