Motorists of an older generation who drove the now decommissioned, rear-mounted engine, Wolkswagen Kombi bus (Danfo), may recall the popular tag of ‘kill driver...
Motorists of an older generation who drove the now decommissioned, rear-mounted engine, Wolkswagen Kombi bus , may recall the popular tag of ‘kill driver save engine’ which the vehicle was often conferred with. This was because with its rear position, the vehicle’s engine had a better chance of survival in an accident than the driver, who would most likely suffer injuries or could even die.
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