The Disappearing Door....

[johnastovall]

Now this is a good idea. Much better than a gull wing.

[jcarouth]

that is a brilliant idea. except when the motor dies. then it's a horrible idea! ;)

[jerrykr]

looks like it would jam big time in a wreck. nice while it works tho.

[Spec A!]

Seen this before- I guess if you have a older Lincoln you're set! ;)

Makes me wonder how safe it'd be in side impact tests, and btw that kid shoulda totally been rear facing.

[JPalmer]

I saw one of those prototypes on Ebay a few months ago.

[3n-Out]

I hope your battery doesn't die... then your in real trouble.. :)

[studiocygnet]

Originally Posted by 3n-Out

I hope your battery doesn't die... then your in real trouble.. :)

Says on the website page that there is a "manual override".

[toverman]

I like sliding doors, which are opened manually and mostly get out of your way without hitting anything (or car) next to you. I'd like a car with front and rear sliding doors, but one that didn't look like my wife's minivan.

BMW had a little low-production convertible in the 80s (Z1, maybe?) where the little doors dropped down toward the sills. Still appeared to require a little hop over them, but similar "disappearing door" concept.

[Spec A!]

Yeah! I totally forgot about the Z1- neat. :) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_Z1