Only three of theseback - to - front Dymaxions were ever build , but as there ’s only one remaining it was up to British architect Norman Foster ( the humans behind some of the most recognisable building in the populace ) to work up the fourth himself .
Bucky ’s Car and Dome
He actually work with the American architect Richard Buckminster Fuller for almost 20 age , so know the Dymaxion well . Originally build in 1933 , Foster ’s keep the main style of the car ( which Bucky hope would one day fly ) , making the shell from hand - beat aluminium ( and painted a lustrous green ) .
The top - one-half sits on a three - wheel around 1934 Ford Tudor Sedan chassis , but in dependable Dymaxion manner the car is actually back - to - front . The locomotive engine is at the back of the gondola ( a V8 Ford , if you ’re inquire ) , ease up it an even more unreal driving experience .
Unfortunately Foster is n’t planning on doing a Model T - manner production line of business for the Dymaxion , with this special emerald beauty present in Madrid until the goal of October , and potentially embarking on a ecumenical tour after that . [ GuardianviaTreehugger ]
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