When car designers attempt to innovate, the outcomes can vary dramatically, resulting in either groundbreaking successes or significant failures. The 1933 Fuller Dymaxion is an example of such an endeavor. Despite the expertise of its designer, R. Buckminster Fuller, the car was an overreach in automotive innovation.

The design of the Fuller Dymaxion was more akin to a dirigible than a traditional car, featuring an angled back and a three-wheel configuration. These design choices led to severe performance issues that rendered the car nearly undrivable. Only three prototypes were built, and none managed to overcome these fundamental problems. The project was ultimately abandoned after a fatal crash during testing, and the Fuller Dymaxion never reached the market.