Long before aerodynamics became synonymous with a well-made auto, an airplane engineer realized that he could marry land and air design for a more efficient vehicle
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This aerodynamic car, designed by an airship engineer, used a sunken body and sleek back and rear vents to economize on gas and hit speeds of 80 miles an hour.

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