I missed out on the Bizarre/Spark Dymaxion, but something about the countenance on this one puts me in mind of it. And the overhead shot reminds me of SpaceX's Starship!
From Autocult:
In 1951, Sweden was the home of 28-year-old Sigvard Berggren. Like many of his contemporaries, he was interested in what life in the future would look like, particularly in what autos would look like years in the future and started to create an auto based upon his own futuristic vision.
The basis for his creation was a 1938 Dodge chassis originally used on a taxi. The frame was a suitable basis for the modifications that were required. Berggren and his assistant, Lennart Josefson, welded a tubular structure made from lightweight steel tube, inspired by contemporary aircraft construction. The framework served also as a protective roll cage in the event of an accident or rollover. In this instance, Berggren’s idea was the initial realization of a “safety car”. Shaped body panels were fitted over the steel structure and the created body design was reminiscent of a; as a Swedish journalist once wrote; “wingless aircraft”. The cockpit in which the driver was seated protruded far beyond the front axle location and resembled the cockpits of military aircrafts. Air intakes fitted to each side, which provided cooling air to the 100 horsepower flathead Ford V-8 engine, highlighted this impression. The body shape proved to be an attraction wherever it traveled and soon the car became known outside of Swedish borders.
As often happens, once the “new” wore off of this amazing vehicle during the mid-fifties; due to numerous reportages and photos; the car lost its charm and even Berggren lost interest. Ultimately, the car was given to the Museum Svedinos in Ugglarp, Sweden.
Remarkably cool, both as a model and a real vehicle. The rear view aspect even has a bit of a 1960's-70's American car design feel to it. Although I might not want to parallel park this baby, it sure would be fun cruising down the highway in !
I missed out on the Bizarre/Spark Dymaxion, but something about the countenance on this one puts me in mind of it. And the overhead shot reminds me of SpaceX's Starship!
From Autocult:
In 1951, Sweden was the home of 28-year-old Sigvard Berggren. Like many of his contemporaries, he was interested in what life in the future would look like, particularly in what autos would look like years in the future and started to create an auto based upon his own futuristic vision.
The basis for his creation was a 1938 Dodge chassis originally used on a taxi. The frame was a suitable basis for the modifications that were required. Berggren and his assistant, Lennart Josefson, welded a tubular structure made from lightweight steel tube, inspired by contemporary aircraft construction. The framework served also as a protective roll cage in the event of an accident or rollover. In this instance, Berggren’s idea was the initial realization of a “safety car”. Shaped body panels were fitted over the steel structure and the created body design was reminiscent of a; as a Swedish journalist once wrote; “wingless aircraft”. The cockpit in which the driver was seated protruded far beyond the front axle location and resembled the cockpits of military aircrafts. Air intakes fitted to each side, which provided cooling air to the 100 horsepower flathead Ford V-8 engine, highlighted this impression. The body shape proved to be an attraction wherever it traveled and soon the car became known outside of Swedish borders.
As often happens, once the “new” wore off of this amazing vehicle during the mid-fifties; due to numerous reportages and photos; the car lost its charm and even Berggren lost interest. Ultimately, the car was given to the Museum Svedinos in Ugglarp, Sweden.
I do not know where you got that name from, but it is my dad who built the car and his name is NOT Lennart Josefson ... My dad was Swedish and grandfather came from Germany, grand mother from the top of Sweden .....
I do not know where you got that name from, but it is my dad who built the car and his name is NOT Lennart Josefson ... My dad was Swedish and grandfather came from Germany, grand mother from the top of Sweden .....
Would love to know more about your granddad! What was his name and do you have any documents/photos of the car? Have you seen it in Sweden? All that text came from Autocult, which is based in Germany.
Father has also worked at several shipyards in Gothenburg, and oil platforms in Norway.He was also involved in building the first assembly line on the Volvo Torslanda.It was he who took Ditec paint preservation for cars to Sweden, but sold the company later ... He was also a good motorcycle driver, competing in Hedemora TT races, among other things.so I was also working on a motorcycle, no competition but rebuilding, so we had some fun together in the workshop, a special motorcycle I had but unfortunately sold was a Horex Columbus from 1953, 500cc ...
Father has also worked at several shipyards in Gothenburg, and oil platforms in Norway.He was also involved in building the first assembly line on the Volvo Torslanda.It was he who took Ditec paint preservation for cars to Sweden, but sold the company later ... He was also a good motorcycle driver, competing in Hedemora TT races, among other things.so I was also working on a motorcycle, no competition but rebuilding, so we had some fun together in the workshop, a special motorcycle I had but unfortunately sold was a Horex Columbus from 1953, 500cc ...
Okey no one like the info, maybe i log in next year... Or not.
I read your post and all the information. It is very interesting and lots of automobile history that we Americans know nothing about. Thanks for posting! Do you collect model cars? We all collect model cars of 1/43 scale.
