Odd And Rare Older Cars You Don’t See Everyday

#41 – 1947 Alamagny Rhomboid

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French engineer Marcel Alamagny designed this vehicle in 1947. It is called the Alamagny Rhomboid. It is noteworthy for the diamond pattern placement of the four wheels. A single front wheel steers, and a single rear trails it on a pivot. The purpose of the design was to create a tight turning radius for parking and driving in cities. The car also has a small Simca four-cylinder 569 cc engine and transmission in the center, plus an aluminum body. Oh, and one more fun thing, individuals riding in the rear passenger seat face backward.