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Some claim Dr. Porsche stole the design/layout of that Tatra for use in the VW.


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Some claim Dr. Porsche stole the design/layout of that Tatra for use in the VW.
Really?

I heard it was the Chrysler "Airflow".

Either way, this should give you a jolt.

http://carnuts.us/viewtopic.php?p=78183#78183




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