Original Video Credit: @LynolsOffice One twist of the key lowers the rear glass into the tailgate, unlocking the next step of the mechanism. Instead of swinging outward like a normal wagon, the entire gate slides smoothly down beneath the cargo floor. General Motors called it the “Glide Away” or “Clamshell” tailgate system, used on large 1970s station wagons like the Pontiac Grand Safari. The design gave families a massive unobstructed cargo opening for loading furniture, camping gear, or groceries. To close it, the tailgate is pulled back upward into position and the rear window is raised back into place. Even decades later, it still feels like something designed far ahead of its time. No copyright infringement intended. Content is shared for educational purposes only. Full credit goes to the original creator. For any questions or copyright concerns, please dm or contact us via the email listed on our page. #shorts #science #education #learn #invention #interesting #tech #facts
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The old Pontiac Safari wagon. This one seems to be from the early 70s.
My first car...
Man I was born into the wrong generation
OK, glass hands😂
My Dad had a '75 Olds Custom Cruiser that had that
Dad had 1 i loved it
Back when the engineers and designers worked together to make an actual great product...
Looks like it is going to work two more times. Don't waste it.
Yea they don't make them like they used to.. shits garbage these days
What adventures we had back then. Sad the youth of today will.never understand
Had an old 73 impala that did that
Brings back memories of getting car sick from laying in the back and being blasted by the sun.
Big ol’ GM B wagon from the 1970’s, 2 tons of her. You could almost put a snow plow on them and plow your driveway.
Cool idea for a demo. But practical wise its meh. Love the door slamming much better.
Horrible camerawork.
How is this better?
Station wagons were pretry great imo, just wished it wasnt associated too much with funerals. And wished it had a higher ground clearance
Bad idea
This is so awsome reminds me of a old car where the doors open down under the car
holy shit station wagons need to come back