As described by the Lane Motor museum, the three-wheeled Hoffmann was a “lethal cocktail of automotive engineering “don’t’s”- extreme front track width combined with an ultra-short wheelbase giving major straight line instability, and rear-wheel steering which can easily bring loss of control at any except very slow speeds, to which any forklift driver can attest.

The central position of the steering kingpin in the car means there is little room for the driver and passenger up front, and the original bench seat has been replaced by two smaller seats, allowing slightly better access to the cramped cabin over the wide sills.”