Mechanix Illustrated
Issue: Feb, 1939
Posted in: Automotive, Cool
Posted: 05/23/2007
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Develops Novel Auto Gadget (Feb, 1939)

I want one.

Develops Novel Auto Gadget
INVENTED by David E. Wilson, of Santa Monica, Calif., and operated by a button on the dashboard, a combination rear light and horn in the form of a clown’s face with a movable tongue (right) enables a driver to express his contempt for the trailing motorist who keeps tooting his horn.

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  1. Blurgle says: May 23, 20077:28 pm

    Scotchgard!

    And evil clowns!

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