History Anybody know anything about this steering wheel???

As a kid I sort of remember Walter Cronkite driving the one with thumb holes on a Saturday morning news/feature show. I thought it was a Chrysler product but that's an old old memory.

 

Looks dangerous.

 

I dont know how dangerous it is, but it would sure be cool in a wild custom. Any more info sure would be apprecieated

 

1965 Mercury Park Lane convertible Wrist Twist concept to improve visibility.

 

Never seen the steering devise, but the dash is just like my 66 Parklane.

 

Thanks for the vid Nick! Reman thanks for your input too!

 

dash styling make me think Ford......Ummm! you better dress for the crash with that steering wheel...

 

I like how the narrator said that women basically can't park for shit but if you buy our cars that will be a problem of the past. Different times indeed.

 

Yea, after watching the vid I didnt realize that you turn the little wheels to steer instead of the whole thing. A crash helmet probably would be appropriate If driving at speed

 

Possibly ford turbine car circa 1959?

 

I remember reading the article about that in a back issue of Mechanix Illustrated, Popular Mechanix, or something similar that my grandpa gave me in the early 70s. I thought it was crazy. Mid 60s, as I recall. Just a new way to steer a car, it was another Ford "better idea" that didn't catch on because it was such a bad idea.

 

Dangerous schmangerous, I want one!!

 

Me too , LOL !!

 

Looking cool aint always easy