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Originally Posted by Bob Phillips
I recall seeing this in Jay Lenos Garage video. It was temperamental and difficult to start. It could only run for a short time due to overheating. An interesting aesthetic creation but hardly truly functional.
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I recall seeing that show. More a piece of art - a great piece - than a vehicle. Same is true for many of the show cars that are built mainly in the US, like cars with chromed brake disks etc.
. Turns out the point is those cars aren't meant to be driven but trailered to shows and set up with mirrors under them.
Here's the "1939 Plymouth Radial Air":
https://youtu.be/HADpy9bF2U4?si=Kw-iWs4jPLbaLQCt
This is an easy way to have fun with a radial engine:
https://youtu.be/0Vq3vl4YMTw?si=gjOATpAVa03q5efZ