Bob <Bob@nospam.com> wrote in
news:c0ogmvcqdv34o3o02e86cvn3ltmon5pom0@4ax.com:

> How times change. My 1960 Cadillac was designed to allow the key to be
> removed from the ignition with the engine running.
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As do many Harley - Davidsons. The reason is you don't want your keychain
dangling and scratching the chrome finish.