Whatisit? Quiz # 329

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Our main photo shows a 1/10 wooden scale model from the early 1930s. Although it was rather futuristic, it was further developed into a full-scale prototype, which differed a bit from the model. Yet it was one of the first automobiles to have an all-enveloping, streamlined body with plenty of space for passengers and specially designed suitcases. The spare wheel mounted at the back also acted as a bumper. Built in 1933 the body was mounted on a chassis given to the designer by a large manufacturer who also paid for the costs. In the end they refused to accept this prototype, but later they made their own streamlined version of it. The 1/10 scale model still exists in a Museum of Science and Technology but we are not so sure about the 1/1 prototype. It is rumored that it went to Denmark where it was later scrapped. The prototype had no real name of a marque, but carried a nice sounding nick-name. Can you tell us what that was? If you got that far, then you can also tell us who designed it. More difficult may be the name of the look-a-like streamlined model marketed by the big manufacturer two years after the prototype. Please use no more than 100 words and send us your answer by using the Contact Form or the 'Add new comment' box below before Monday, August 20. Enjoy a sunny weekend! (photo source to be disclosed next week)

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