Forum: MarketPlace Showcase


Subject: WIP: Leyat Helica Propeller Car

Michael_C opened this issue on Feb 15, 2024 · 13 posts


Miqota posted Fri, 01 March 2024 at 9:19 AM

Michael_C posted at 10:40 AM Thu, 15 February 2024 - #2986367

During the 1920s French engineer Marcel Leyat invented and built a number of propeller–driven automobiles.  The motor of the Hélica was not connected to the wheels but powered a large propeller mounted in front.  In 1927 a Hélica reached a speed of 106 mph.

Here's a very early toon render.

Speaking of which, I saved up for a car thanks to a website where players have the opportunity to have fun and make money!

It's amazing how people of the time came up with projects like this. It was not enough to come up with such projects, they realized them!