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Old Jun 8, 2025 | 12:33 PM
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They're all computer generated composite images of what could be considered cars. The one on the right end of the row ahead of the ship has tail lights, 2 different ones I might add, in the front grille. And as Don astutely noted, not one of them has a steering wheel. Looking at some of these abominations, it makes me thankful for actual automotive designers.



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I would abe but I'd have to dig a cave to put it in...lol
 
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Old Jun 9, 2025 | 05:47 PM
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Old Jun 10, 2025 | 06:56 PM
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Old Jun 10, 2025 | 07:07 PM
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Old Jun 11, 2025 | 06:35 AM
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Early version of the Can-Am Spyder??????????



Or maybe even the Polaris Slingshot??????
 
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Old Jun 11, 2025 | 04:27 PM
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Old Jun 11, 2025 | 07:14 PM
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And looks better than both .
 
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Old Jun 12, 2025 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by bobbytnm
Question: What does the steering wheel do?

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Old Jun 15, 2025 | 11:49 AM
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Does it control the speed? I would think to turn you lean one way or the other.

I see wheels were added to the outriggers. What is the box in the second picture at the driver's feet?

Is that a rotarty airplane type engine?
 
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Old Jun 15, 2025 | 11:59 AM
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I’m guessing it pivots the prop left or right to facilitate turning
 
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Old Jun 15, 2025 | 05:10 PM
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Old Jun 17, 2025 | 09:52 AM
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^^^Duck blind?
 
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