[Spridgets] NO LBC - A Proposal: The Mechanical Car

[robertduquette at sympatico.ca]

Would a bicycle fit the bill?  :)


Robert



>
> It has been on my mind for some time and long before the current wave of
Toyota problems, that cars have become way too complex.
>
> I recently took delivery of a 2010 Cooper to replace my 2003 and the extent
of the electronics on this car is staggering.
>
> It dawned on me the other day...why don't any manufacturers make a truly
basic mechanical car, devoid of fly by wire accelerator pedals,
bluetooth/ipod/flashdrive electronics and the myriad of other gadgets
unnecessary for transportation?
>
> IOW, Why not market a back to basics mechanical car?
>
> jay