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The Lady and the Dale; HBO doc
Posted on 1/31/21 at 11:35 pm
Posted on 1/31/21 at 11:35 pm
Watched the first two episodes of this HBO 4-parter (produced by the Duplass brothers), and it is really fascinating.
It explores the Dale, a 3-wheel car developed in the 70s gas crisis that would get 70 mpg. The lady behind it was quite bold and announced plans to put GM out of business. We know that didn't happen, but the story is a wild one.
It has interviews with some former employees who sound like they really believe they were just steps away from changing the world. There is also counterfeiting, murder, serial marriages, and even crazier stuff.
The Elio is a similar 3-wheel high-mileage concept that was to be built in Shreveport. Took deposits just like the Dale. I see now that there have been comparisons online, but I was not familiar with the Dale until now.
The show is, based on the first 2 episodes, well worth watching.
It explores the Dale, a 3-wheel car developed in the 70s gas crisis that would get 70 mpg. The lady behind it was quite bold and announced plans to put GM out of business. We know that didn't happen, but the story is a wild one.
It has interviews with some former employees who sound like they really believe they were just steps away from changing the world. There is also counterfeiting, murder, serial marriages, and even crazier stuff.
The Elio is a similar 3-wheel high-mileage concept that was to be built in Shreveport. Took deposits just like the Dale. I see now that there have been comparisons online, but I was not familiar with the Dale until now.
The show is, based on the first 2 episodes, well worth watching.
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Posted on 2/1/21 at 5:31 am to Twenty 49
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It explores the Dale, a 3-wheel car developed in the 70s gas crisis that would get 70 mpg. The lady behind it was quite bold and announced plans to put GM out of business. We know that didn't happen, but the story is a wild one.
Reminds me of the Top Gear UK segment on the Reliant Robin:
Posted on 2/1/21 at 6:16 am to Twenty 49
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There is also counterfeiting, murder, serial marriages, and even crazier stuff.
Like trannys
Posted on 2/1/21 at 6:07 pm to Twenty 49
I enjoyed the first 2 episodes. I love documentaries with a crime and crazy element.
Posted on 2/1/21 at 9:11 pm to Twenty 49
OP might have skipped over the most glaring topic in the show...
Posted on 2/1/21 at 11:00 pm to Twenty 49
The trans stuff doesn’t bother me, but I could’ve done without the twenty minute history lesson on being trans in the 60’s. The con man stuff was way more entertaining.
Posted on 2/2/21 at 8:15 am to slinger1317
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OP might have skipped over the most glaring topic in the show...
On purpose. I figured that would be a nice surprise for viewers.
Posted on 2/2/21 at 9:34 am to Twenty 49
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On purpose. I figured that would be a nice surprise for viewers.
They say it right off the bat.
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