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Dymaxion Car Being Restored

Posted by kdawson on from the car-of-the-future-yesterday dept.

An anonymous reader notes that R. Buckminster Fuller's Dymaxion Car is being restored by the company Crosthwaite and Gardiner. Only three of the vehicles were produced in the 1930s and only one survives. "Synchronofile.com has been granted the great honor of announcing the restoration of the Dymaxion Car — because our readers are now invited to help in the project. Can you identify the manufacturer for the component shown at the link?"

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  1. I recognize a flux capacitor when I see one by jarocho · · Score: 5, Funny

    I mean, it's so obvious.

  2. Crosthwaite and Gardiner. by TheBilgeRat · · Score: 4, Funny

    Now THAT'S a name that means quality. Say it a couple of times with a slightly chilled gin and vermouth resting idly in one hand and a fag in the other.

    1. Re:Crosthwaite and Gardiner. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

      You do realize not everyone is British here, right?

      You do realize not everyone is not British here, right?

    2. Re:Crosthwaite and Gardiner. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Funny

      at least it wasn't a nigger joke. there's always that.

  3. We need help too. by shadowblaster · · Score: 5, Funny

    Hi it's Iran here, we need help re-constructing this piece of history.

    Details of components can be found by following the link above.

  4. Re:More info you worthless editors! by Brian+Gordon · · Score: 2, Funny

    You'll know more than most slashdotters after the 3MB of images linked from the summary brings that server to its knees.

  5. Re:More info you worthless editors! by CharlyFoxtrot · · Score: 2, Funny

    Car by the guy who got buckminsterfulerine or buckyballs (of nanotechnology fame) named after him. Famous for his geodesic dome designs. He was somewhat of a quirky inventor type. Now hand in your geek card ;-)

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    If all else fails, immortality can always be assured by spectacular error.
  6. Re:Cool - when can I order one? by kybred · · Score: 2, Funny

    Stirling with an "i".

    Perhaps he wants an engine made of Sterling silver?