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Old 07-24-2008, 05:32 PM   #72 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by whokilledthejams View Post
Old VW front beam (for simplicity), and the rear half of a motorcycle-- a reverse trike. Small, seats two, handles like it's on rails, and still reasonably efficient, without the terror of an actual motorcycle. A teardrop-shaped body for minimum drag would be relatively easy, without being overly-long.
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I'd go trike for ease of passing a license inspection. And other reasons..
that's what I was thinking... although by strict definition, a three wheeler isn't really a car.

One of those Diesel motorcyles being built in Riverside, CA for the military would make a great backhalf, an aircooled VW front beam for simplicity, but use an aftermarket sandrail aluminum version to reduce weight. Then just whip up a body
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