The Four-Rotor Car got a transplanted
V-8 in 1976 to become the Aerovette,
which came close to production four years
later. GM design chief Bill Mitchell kept
its original lines intact, however -- not
that there was reason to fiddle. A good-
looker even now, it's a dynamic design
even when viewed from overhead.
In profile, it displays a strongly
triangulated "mound" shape, deftly
balanced proportions, and artful surface
detailing. "Gullwing" doors barked back 
to the original Mercedes 300SL coupe, 
but were articulated for easier operation 
in tight parking spots.
Interior was more fully engineered than 
the show-car norm, another indication that 
the Aerovette was indeed a serious production 
prospect.