The Fifth Wheel

In the 1950s, Piedmonters swung their Cadillacs out of the city's tight parking spots and narrow driveways by employing the spare tire. Driveways haven't gotten any wider nor cars much smaller since. Anyone wish their SUV had a fifth wheel now?

Thanks to Paula Sullivan Silver  of FMS Projects for sharing the link to this video. 

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