Dymaxion was a full body of revolution with it's nose up in the air.
His intent was that the tail wheel would lift at speed and it would mimic a tail-dragger airplane between taxiing and rotation.
Closer would be the Schlorwagen
http://www.curbsideclassic.com/automotive-histories/automotive-history-an-illustrated-history-of-automotive-aerodynamics-part-1-1899-1939/
Even it softens the
hard chine at the lower edge.
If there were zero air intruding under the Template, would it experience lift, or would it be burrowing under the air like a mole (or vole) in you yard?