Flip out automotive cupholders - GIFs

**ranald** · Jan 8, 2019, 05:03 PM

Originally Posted by mbshop

Back in 70s and 80s, mb didn't have cup holders. So at the request of some customers we installed folding wood trimmed cup holders. Mbs thought at the time was that you drive when on the road, not eat and drink.

Last reply went somewhere!??

Govt here have just released fines for drivers eating or drinking at the wheel. last year it was "hands on the wheel" at traffic lights. I have a manual so often rest palm on gear stick for Ready on Green light.
I have seen a lady who spilled her coffee in her lap(and seen others do similar) while driving. funny for onlookers but very dangerous. Lucky they dont "burn" coffee Imagine hot black tea in /on your groyne. Ah forget that.

**CharlesWaugh** · Jan 8, 2019, 05:14 PM

We in America like weeding ourselves out. Too bad we take others with us when we go.

**Jon** · Jul 22, 2019, 01:15 PM

**Jon** · Dec 2, 2019, 11:11 AM

**mbshop** · Dec 2, 2019, 02:01 PM

I cant show it but mercedes had a cup holder pop up, unfold while turning.
Piece of plastic art. They broke regularly. Fragile and if forced, would break. And expensive. The need for hiding the holder and an engineer showing of equalled disaster.