Fascination (United States) - AllCarIndex

Fascination was an automobile brand that operated between 1971 and 1977, under the auspices of Highway Aircraft Corporation, which was based in Denver, Colorado, and later in Sydney, Nebraska. The brand was notable for its unconventional design, which was conceived by Paul Lewis, a designer previously known for the prewar Lewis Airomobile.

The initial design of the Fascination featured a distinctive shape that resembled an egg accompanied by an aircraft wing. It was intended to be powered by a flat air-cooled engine; however, production faced significant challenges due to legal issues, which ultimately curtailed its development. After relocating to Nebraska, Lewis introduced a revised version of the vehicle characterized by a teardrop body, a wing-like tail, and a unique wheel configuration where the front wheels were positioned closely together.

Throughout its brief existence, various engine options were considered for the Fascination, including a steam powerplant, an electromagnetic motor powered by static electricity, and a two-cycle engine with sealed cylinders. Despite these ambitious plans, only three units of the Fascination were produced, all of which utilized Renault engines. The brand's innovative yet impractical designs and limited production run contributed to its obscurity in automotive history.