Airflow Club of America, Cambria, CA July 2023 -- Rare Cars! 

That's exactly right!

Way ahead of their time in mechanical engineering and design.

Thanks! And yes, they are amazing cars.

Certainly not helpful to the car's aerodynamics, but I've used those vents and they are effective at cooling the cabin. Thanks!

Perhaps it "hurt" aerodynamics, but HELPED drivers/passengers LOTS!

Thanks! And yes, the public wasn't quite ready for such an advanced design.

There were more 4 door cars made compared to the 2 door models. Here's some more history www.airflowclub.com/history-of-airflows#:~:text=Airflows%20were%20more%20expensive%20than%20Airstreams%2C%20and%20both,era.%20All%20told%2C%20about%2055%2C000%20Airflows%20were%20produced.

@@alvinsautos7527 Hey thanks! There is a 34' Desoto 4 door airflow for sale near me, in need of total restoration. I was thinking about grabbing it.

Sometimes a car has so many needs/missing original components, that it's just not feasible to restore back to original condition. That's the motivation for what ends up being a "resto mod". Yes, the 34's are spectacular with the waterfall grille.