Tesla patents 'Electric Fan Car' with 4 ducted fans ahead of Roadster reveal

Patent? Sssshhhhh don’t tell McMurtry Spéirling or the F1 Brabham team from 1978……

The McMurtry Spéirling may require you to hold its beer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6LYcgaQ46c

Not sure how this patent will hold up under challenge with so much prior art electric or otherwise.