I have to say I agree here–even if you don’t care about cars, one thing you probably do care about is your own safety.

Type of car? Meh, whatever..

Am I alone in thinking that while a neat concept, this is going to be just one hopelessly complicated and expensive boondoggle? Have we deteriorated that much that we can’t just have a simple tailgate such as we had for decades prior to this?

Made fun of Ford for the same thing, then did it anyways later? Check.

• Overly complex? Check.

Probably one of the most overengineered worthless “options” I’ve seen.

didnt take the snobs very long..

That sort of makes sense. I don't remember if the 250 was included, but I remember reading something about the 350s not really being the same truck as the 150. The distinction wasn't too specific, but maybe the frame or suspension is substantially different? In contrast, maybe the 2500/3500 HDs for GM aren't and are…

The only time not to encourage a friends crazy car project is when you can convince him of a crazier one.

This would be even cooler if it was at least a SOHC 4.6, but I guess a 3.8 works as well.....barely

I thought this was the most advanced Beetle?

I think it is safe to say, and I think I can speak for everyone on Jalopnik, that we've lost our loving feeling with that clown.

Forgive me, Father, for I have spinned.

I'm going to say this. Any type presidential limo. Any break downs quickly become a international incident, and depending on the country where the break down happened it could be very very risky.