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Model 317 Velomobile by AviationMetalSmith, on Flickr
It's an updated version of the Model 317 ...

Velo-Top by AviationMetalSmith, on Flickr
The Model 318 is the same bike , with this square 90° box, the 318 Fairing is definitely more aerodynamic than the right angle box.
Coroplast™ material allows a more rapid turnover on new design updates. Fiberglass projects always seem to get bogged down while trrying to get enough pre-orders to justify building a mold.
The 3xx models are based on the Type 3 Prototype Aerodynamic Fairing, which I built over 30 years ago.

Type 3 Aerodynamic Fairing by AviationMetalSmith, on Flickr
The Type 3 from 1986. That was before LED lights, and the rear Panniers never got built...

https://www.flickr.com/photos/116299...57639939606343

My entire album at flickrBike Design Showcase

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