The Safest Car In 1939

In 1939, a revolutionary car design was introduced as the "safest" vehicle of its time, featuring an innovative safety feature that would later seem ahead of its era. The car was equipped with a retractable tarp system, designed to deploy in front of the vehicle to catch pedestrians in the event of an accidental collision. The tarp would act as a soft barrier, gently cushioning the impact and preventing severe injury. This forward-thinking concept was part of a broader movement towards improving vehicle safety, demonstrating an early recognition of the importance of protecting people both inside and outside the car.

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The “safest” car of it's time, 1939 pic.twitter.com/dP5wzqXoNh

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