HARTLEY_MC@Acadmn.Mercer.EDU wrote:
>
> Did anyone happen to catch the special on safety tonight? I'm not sure
> what channel it was on. Our cable system just got some new channels and
> this was one of them.
>
> Anyway, they discussed safety testing in cars in the early '70's. They
> had a '72 MG-BGT rigged with automatic ride control, anti-lock brakes,
> and dual air bags. They also had some side impact protection that was
> well ahead of its time. Not to mention a speed readout that reflected
> onto the windscreen. I caught only a breif portion of the show, but it
> was very interesting.
>
> I'll look at our local listings and get more information about the show.
> It's well worth watching. I'll post a message if it is scheduled to
> show again.
>
> Mike
>
> Date sent: 3-JUN-1997 00:11:31
This was the SSV-1 (aka EXE250) which was built for a safety symposium
in Washington in 1972, it had the allow wheels that later appeared on
the V8. The car is now at Gaydon, I believe.
PaulH.
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