1938 Art Deco:
The '38 Phantom Corsair's steel-and-aluminum body measured just 57 in. in height and incorporated fully skirted wheels and completely flush fenders while forgoing running boards. The car also lacked door handles, as the doors were instead opened electrically using push-buttons located on the exterior and the instrument panel. The Corsair's body was mated to the "most advanced chassis available in the United States" at that time, the Cord 810. The Lycoming 80º V8-powered Cord chassis also featured front-wheel drive and an electrically operated four-speed automatic gearbox, as well as fully independent suspension and adjustable shock absorbers. The Phantom Corsair could achieve speeds of up to 115 mph because of its modified, naturally aspirated 190 bhp Lycoming engine as well as its aerodynamic shape.
Although sometimes dismissed as a failure because it never entered production, the Corsair is regarded as ahead of its time due to its futuristic features and styling cues such as faired-in fenders and a low profile.