Jim Wilkins wrote:

"Michael A. Terrell" wrote in message
I heard that it was a failed military prototype, intended to be
backed into battle so their exploding gas tank would take out the
enemy.
;-)

I gained more respect for and took better care of my 12 year old, $200
VW Beetle after an Army buddy showed me his new Pinto.


I know that it's odd, but I don't remember ever seeing one without
rust or dents.