Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Lean Machine

This was a concept prototype vehicle that GM sponsored/built.
When I was working at the GM Concept Center California in the early 1990s, this was sitting in the smaller studio (there were two; one smaller than the other).
I was intrigued and climbed in to see how it might feel to drive such a thing.
As I sat in it, the leaning feature was active, even when the vehicle is stationary.
As I leaned it to one side, it fell over on it's side!
When it's on its side, the side opening canopy cannot open.
So, I'm trapped in this thing, as it's tipped over on it's side, inside the studio.
I had to wait for someone noticed and helped tip it back on it's wheels, so I can get out.
A bit embarrassing but it really should have had a lock-out for the lean feature when the vehicle is stationary...
I wonder what happened to this thing?
I'm guessing it's sitting in some GM warehouse in or near Warren, MI.


 

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1951 Frazer Vagabond



 

Sunday, September 13, 2025 -- Long Beach Car Swap - Snap-on S-220 1/2" drive 11/16" 12-point deep socket (made in USA)

 

Offenhauser Valve Cover


 

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RUF


 

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Cisitalia barn find






 

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