Description: 1966 Press Photo General Motors Announces Energy Absorbing Steering Column This is an original press photo. An energy-absorbing steering column will be standard equipment in all General Motors 1967 model passenger cars, James M. Roche, General Motors president, announced today. The steering column "collapses" at a controlled rate in the event of a forward impact, as illustrated here. Figure 1 shows column before impact. Figure 2-3 illustrates energy from impact absorbed through progressive compression of a mesh section of the column jacket. Figure 4 show the fully compressed column shortened a maximum distance of 8-1/4 inches. Photo measures 9.75 x 7.25 inches. Photo is dated 02-09-1966. Part Number: mjw01210 Please look at the images below carefully to determine the condition of this vintage photograph, as it may not be in perfect condition. It may contain wrinkles, cracks, and possibly even tears due to its age and how it was handled before it got to us. A scanner may see a photograph differently than human eyes will, so it is possible that the actual photograph may be slightly darker or lighter in person. This vintage photograph is offered for sale as a collectible item and conveys no transfer of copyright. PHOTO FRONT PHOTO BACK Sell Smarter with Kyozou.Inventory and Ecommerce Management
Price: 16.99 USD
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Type: Photograph
Image Color: Black & White
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Features: Press Photograph
Signed: No
Year of Production: 1966
Photo Dimensions (in.): 9.75 x 7.25 in.
Theme: Transportation
Vintage: Yes
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Material: Paper
SKU: 2702931011
Image Orientation: Landscape
