![Today in 1942, Henry Ford patents a soybean car, 30% lighter than a regular car. The car was a concept car built with agricultural plastic. The car body and fenders were made from a strong material derived from soy beans, wheat and corn.Photo: World's first plastic car. [428x230 - 16KB]](https://pic8.co/sh/rXRFes.jpg){kind=link}
basically a plant husk exterior. everything else (most of the car - the engine, frame, all parts) - metal
basically a plant husk exterior. everything else (most of the car - the engine, frame, all parts) - metal
basically a plant husk exterior. everything else (most of the car - the engine, frame, all parts) - metal
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