Saw an interesting and eclectic selection of cars displayed at the Pasadena Art Center College of Design's Summer automotive show. With a nod towards the current fashion for transportation efficiency there was a selection of small, efficient cars from the mid-century. Standing out from the crowd with its unusual design was this pristine example of the BMW Isetta dating from 1957. Getting in and out is literally through the front door – even the steering column hinges up along with the door to allow entry. I'd be tempted to put a welcome mat down in front of it. Looks like a pretty functional solution to me – although I didn't get the opprtunity to try it out for myself. A little flimsy looking as far as front-end crash safety goes though. And to think I feel apprehensive about the Smart Car's minimal front-end impact protection!
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