Volkswagen’s Amazing Automated 20-Storey Garage

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	Volkswagen’s Amazing Automated 20-Storey Garage

Godfrey Daniel

6-5-2006 6:02 PM

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6-5-2006 6:11 PM

BigBadWolf

I clipped this weeks ago.. damn get with the times captain!

6-5-2006 6:12 PM

BigBadWolf

ClipHere

It is pretty damn cool though isn't it?

6-5-2006 6:15 PM

Godfrey Daniel

Must have been during my sabbatical

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