1941 Ford Soybean concept car - GIF

[Altair]

1941 Ford Soybean concept car featuring a plastic body derived from soy beans, wheat, and corn.




Previously:

1941 Ford Western Flyer RV - photo
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...288#post218612
1962 Ford Thunderbirds and Lincoln Continentals Being Manufactured
1983 Ford Wagon Queen Family Truckster - photos
1976 Ford Falcon XC van - photo

[old kodger]

There's a glaring example of renewable technology being suppressed to protect the steel industry. Don't tell me that they give a twopenny damn about the enviroment

[ductape]

It is remarkable technology that is still being used in other applications. It is somewhat commonly used as electrical insulation on wiring and as thermal insulation inside house walls. The biggest issue with soy-based plastic is the tendency of mice and other animals to eat it. That can cause problems.

[Jon]

Related: the now-faded soy "milk" trend was inspired by a commercial opportunity resulting from literally milking a surplus soy product from the soybean industry.