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Old 12-11-2015, 12:55 PM   #101 (permalink)
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http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2015/12/wow-1964-american-lafrance-with-detroit.html

That would make a great trailer tow vehicle; it would be like driving a tractor. For comparison, here's an altered wheelbase drag racer from 1962.


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Old 12-12-2015, 04:24 PM   #102 (permalink)
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Edit: Oops, not un-aero enough.


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With that kind of aero, I'm not surprised it needs so many canisters of fuel just to make it to the next gas station.
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Vintage Transport. Part I

I think it would be a hoot to drive. It would tow my house.
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Vintage Transport. Part I

I think it would be a hoot to drive. It would tow my house.
That thing has a really small frontal area, slim streamlined tires and rims, a tapered body, Minimal suspension pieces, and a cabin that angles back in the plan view.
I wouldn't be surprised if the CdA is quite decent.
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You know, something doesn't need to be ugly to be un-aerodynamic


Brazilian version of the Willys All-Steel Station-Wagon, notice the distinctive front clip
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This one looks like it has a clear, custom made Kammback over the trunk lid. It would have better FE than stock if it wasn't for the inverted airplane wing...

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