The 1963 Corvair, which has some remarkable characteristics. It's one of the few cars I know that can do the bossa nova on dry pavement and the watusi on wet.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The Corvair car had handling issues that made it unstable in different weather conditions.
- In plain terms
- This car handled poorly on both dry and wet roads.
- What can you take from it?
- Beware of products with dangerous design flaws.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What products do I use without checking safety?
- How can I verify product quality?
Another view
Using dance moves to describe car handling is hyperbolic.
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