What is "lakester"

thumb|alt=photo of a drop tank on a P-51 mustang|An example of a drop tank on a P-51, though not necessarily a 168 gallon one or a belly tank A Lakester is a car with a streamlined body but with four exposed wheels. It is most often made out of a modified aircraft drop tank. The main attraction is the drop tank's excellent aerodynamics, due to it being streamlined for aircraft use. Building lakesters became popular after World War II when surplus drop tanks were available cheaply.