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Wow - Crash test video - this was eye opening

BroadwayBlue

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As much as I hated to see a classic car crashed ... this was eye opening! I would have thought the older larger car was stronger. Shows how far technology has come in car construction!

2009 Chevy Malibu vs 1959 Bel Air Crash Test

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This crash test between a modern sedan and the classic 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air shows just how far passenger protection has come in the last fifty years. The Institute for Highway Safety staged the test to commemorate its 50th anniversary.
http://video.consumerreports.org/services/player/bcpid1886192484?bclid=0&bctid=41311737001
 

joedls

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I did my own crash test.:eek:
 
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Mustanglvr

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So how fast were you going when you crashed Joe?

I'll say it Joe, you're definitely no "crash test dummy". :wink:
 

CougarCJ

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Judging from that picture of the windshield, I'll bet it 'left a mark'.
 

joedls

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I was probably doing ~60. And, yes, I have a couple more scars on my face to add to the collection.
 
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