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Old 08-22-2007 | 07:43 PM
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Back in the later 1950's there used to be a combo aeroplane and automobile produced.
This one had engine in rear of four wheeled auto that normally drove the rear wheels. A tail boom was attached that had a long extended shaft to drive a propeller (pusher mode). Then two wings held in place via a strut ending near to rear wheels.

I understand there was a production line, but not many were built. I saw just the auto portion putting along here on local street. There was a fiberglass looking thingus over rear of this auto to hide the drive shaft and motor.

What was true name to this unusual auto/aeroplane?



There was also a three wheeled auto/aero but without a tail. Not interested in that one.


Wm.