Taylor
Aerocar
N103D (c/n 2)
This
interesting convertible aircraft and roadable two seater was designed
by Moulton Taylor
in
1949. The production model, of which only three or
four were built, first flew in 1953.
The engine was a 135 hp
Lycoming O-290-D2 and provided front wheel auto drive and
drove a pusher airscrew aft
of the tail assembly. This machine was photographed at Van
Nuys in 1961 when it was
still airworthy. Various attempts have been made to resurrect
the design and as late as
2000 plans were afoot to marry a Lotus Elise sports car to a set
of wings. For more on the
current status of this project go to
http://www.aerocar.com/