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17/06/2021 9:17 am
This is one of the cars that was featured in John K's video about unusual doors. This fully operational car has been modified a few times by the time it reached that video. Originally it had huge fins on the rear. It's a Harley Earl creation.
Not only is it sleek and beautiful it has features that were way ahead of its time, like a radar collision avoidance system, for example. The exhaust exited ahead of the front wheels. There is a pass through in the door to pay turnpike tolls. The bubble top stores in the trunk. There is a six speed automatic transmission that could be shifted manually. Hideaway headlights,  Much more. Very interesting and beautiful car.
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17/06/2021 10:11 am
Thanks Frank . Great videos that are very informative. I have a 1/43 scale model of this car.
18/06/2021 1:08 am
great viewing, thanks Frank
18/06/2021 2:34 am
Yep, great viewing ! Â Thanks Mike !!