http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%C3%A9rotrain
The Aérotrain was a hovercraft train developed in France from 1965 to 1977. The lead engineer was Jean Bertin.
The goal of the Aérotrain was similar to that of the magnetic levitation train: to suspend the train above the tracks so the only resistance is that of air resistance. Consequently, the Aérotrain could travel at very high speeds with reasonable energy consumption and noise levels, but without the technical complexity and expensive tracks of magnetic levitation.
This project was abandoned in 1977 due to lack of funding, the death of Jean Bertin, and the adoption of TGV by the French government as its high-speed ground transport solution.
Woody wrote: This project was abandoned in 1977 due to lack of funding, the death of Jean Bertin, and the adoption of TGV by the French government as its high-speed ground transport solution.
... and it wasn't able to carry more than two passengers 
alfadriver wrote:
It looks like ol flock of seagulls is pooping on that cars hood!
Joey
Waiting for 338...
Here is a picture of one of my cats. At least, this is a picture of my cat's self-image.
slefain
SuperDork
10/6/10 2:56 p.m.
Streetwiseguy wrote:
WW2 WAVE uniform jacket.
Someone's Grandma was a badass:
hobiercr wrote:
337 Skymaster
I love those. Especially the version Uncle Sam used.
Similar, but different and cooler still...
oldsaw
SuperDork
10/6/10 3:14 p.m.
Tom Heath wrote:
Similar, but different and cooler still...
Bronco's have always had a soft-spot in my heart and a different reaction in the nether regions.
slefain wrote:
Someone's Grandma was a badass:
My Grandma rode Indian Motorcycles with Red Skelton.
(Sorry, no photos...)
Woody wrote:
slefain wrote:
Someone's Grandma was a badass:
My Grandma rode Indian Motorcycles with Red Skelton.
(Sorry, no photos...)
There's always room for a clown.
And since we're on a new page...
racerfink wrote:
That lotus looks unnaturally modern...WTH?
I know it's a few pages too late, but here are more triple three pictures from Sunday.
This 2.5 RS was at the solo, yes, it is Rally Blue Matte....
Then there was this Miata...1.8 + Jackson Racing Supercharger + Fastback hardtop = Sexy....
Miata number 338 off the production line!
Platinum90 wrote:
That lotus looks unnaturally modern...WTH?
I know it's a few pages too late, but here are more triple three pictures from Sunday.
This 2.5 RS was at the solo, yes, it is Rally Blue Matte....
HAHA!! I KNOW BOTH THOSE CARS!
The Ferrari is some sort of Spice with a Ferrari 348 motor in it, Ed Wattach's car.
The Subie was painted at my buddy's shop Wagen Werks...
Also, my skills using a digital camera, catching flames from a 430gt...
aircooled wrote:
Is that Sasquatch surfing?
racerfink wrote:
It's good to be the king.
I refer you back to page 277:
Woody wrote:
It's good to be the King.
Woody wrote:
slefain wrote:
Someone's Grandma was a badass:
My Grandma rode Indian Motorcycles with Red Skelton.
(Sorry, no photos...)
My Grandma could pick 3 bales of cotton in a day when she was 70 years old........
and pregnant.
