Thread: The *Ultimate* Aerodynamic Car? Dave Cloud's "Dolphin"
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Old 05-04-2010, 04:39 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by RobertSmalls View Post
What did he build it out of?
I'd bet you a dollar it used to be a Metro, judging by the parts that I recognize (tail lights, wheels, front quarter, doors, windshield shape, steering wheel).

Also, I recognize the name. Dave Cloud has toyed with Metros before - aeromodding this sexy EV platform:



http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...ropped-90.html

PS: forgot to say... wow. This guy is my hero.
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