When time slowed down and got distorted (im sure for dramatic effect more than anything),
and Hurley was praying for the car to start, it reminded me of Des turning the failsafe key.

Just before hand Charlie and Hurley were discussing making your own fate (or something to that effect). Also in Hurleys Flashback, his father spoke similar words about making your own luck.

Any thoughts?!

I thought it was interesting that, after making such a big deal of "turning the key" - which i agree was very fail-safe-ish - Hurley actually starts the car by popping the clutch. Maybe there's more to the purple sky than Des' key turn

The islands mysterious powers???? or a stretch of the imagination?????
I guess until we find out just how long it's been there and why
it is up to the imagination and open for discussion and debate.

both keys turned so no wonder we made the connection:)