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Just stumbled up on this one, rather interesting, not much information about it except the sketchy information on the guy's Flickr page...

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Invision prototypes... https://www.flickr.com/photos/invision_prototypes/with/3009429922/
 
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:pukeface: What chassis is it sitting on, a '96 Camaro?
 
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What makes you think '96 Camaro?

I suppose I could ask for more information about, done!

Now to see if the guy responds to my comment...
 
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That was quick... :thumbsup:

Here are the basic specs, sounds like it's still a work in progress... But quite the list, and even a few British parts...

"Thanks! The prototype currently has a GM V6 sitting transversley...it was a quick and easy way to get it in motion. The body was "priority one" to complete. Hopefully this winter i'll get some time to drop a SBC/porsche g50 into it.

Here's a breakdown of key build points.
Chassis
- DOM tube frame designed to incorporate additional cooling capacity
- Power plant mounted mid-ship with option for larger engines (SBC350, LT1)
- Fuel tank mounted down the centre of vehicle for a balanced weight distribution
- 4 Wheel Disk brakes

Body
- All hand-crafted steel body
- Fighter jet influences incorporated into overall design
- Functional twin turbos provide additional cooling with ā€˜57 Ford Fairlane lenses at rear
- Running, signal, and brake lights retrofitted with LEDs
- Sequential signals on rear deck facilitate a tracer effect
- Triumph TR7 roof section extracted to retain stock front and side glass
- Jaguar hood redesigned for a more aggressive yet elegant appearance
- Power mirror supports blended creating an extension of the rear turbo with no visible fasteners
- Elliptical shaped exhaust ports flush fit with body
- Trim pieces for hood and turbo scoops hand formed and polished - inlaid with woven stainless steel mesh
- Side trim pieces machined and hand tailored from billet aluminium
- Custom moulded wheel centre caps

Interior
- Mat finished interior presents a refined atmosphere
- Hand brushed stainless steel trim inlaid into dash and extended into door tops
- Driver’s console based on a fighter jet cockpit - occupants experience fighter vision
- Heads up display located on ceiling
- Steering column ignition key shaved and relocated below dash
- Hand-crafted billet aluminium foot pedals "
 
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Butt ugly to my eyes.
 
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Styling aside, the color is stunning and it seems the fit and finish is well done. You can appreciate the craftsmanship and still not like the subject matter.... :smile:
 
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Now that is art in the Deco sense. I don't see any connection. Yes I am very opinionated.
 
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WHOO!! Now, that I LIKE!!

Whatever happened to it?

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apparently one of the worst cars ever made 'cause you couldn't see out
 
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Silverghost said:
Styling aside, the color is stunning and it seems the fit and finish is well done. You can appreciate the craftsmanship and still not like the subject matter.... :smile:

I agree. Still butt ugly. :whistle:
 
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No Deco thread should be without the Dymaxion
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Bucky!!! My HERO!!! :thumbsup:
 
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DrEntropy said:
Bucky!!! My HERO!!! :thumbsup:
but how to get a garage door on my geodesic dome?
 
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When I was young, I was a nut for all things Buckmaster Fuller. So true about a garage door on a geodesic dome. One of the most efficent and attractive ways to create shelter. But try to push a couch up against a wall or hang a picture.
 
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