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Originally Posted by JulianEdgar
I don't think the paper you mention cites the Airflow, does it?
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Zeder's paper, to my recollection, covered the R&D of the DeSoto Airflow sedan aerodynamic test mule, which pushed the boundaries of the Airflow's streamlining. A quarter-view is shown, plus a schematic representation.
In AUTOMOBILE QUARTERLY, a more proper side elevation view is presented, illustrating the stinger and belly pan.
The United States entered the war and folks had more on their minds than aerodynamics I suppose.
I didn't know anything about any of it until not so many years ago. Alex Tremulis was the first to write about it, that I was able to run across. At his home, his models, scattered about, reflected the elongation and boat-tailing reflected in his Tucker and Ford Advanced Styling, Gyronaut LSR motorcycle, and later Subaru projects. Nice guy. Miss him.