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Old 08-16-2015, 03:48 PM
 
Location: Columbia, SC & Augusta, GA
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Watch this video and come back and tell us again.

While it is a 59 Chevy, they were built HUGE, but not for safety.
...I'd still feel safe enough in a land yacht, and I'd feel good knowing I'm driving a vehicle with character and soul. Those trump (for lack of a better term) any potential safety perks of a newer car for me. I say this as a 2012 Chevy Malibu owner too.
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Old 08-16-2015, 05:36 PM
 
Location: Lake Grove
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I heard a rumor that video was faked, they removed some frame railing in order to get the desired outcome. Solid steel doesn't crumple against plastic and rubber.
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