the main problem with the 6 wheelers was the relative lack of decent rubber, as they required special small tyres.
brabham fan car
lotus twin chassis
cosworth 4 wheel drive car.
BRM v16 1.5litre supercharged, crazy! yet to anyone who has ever heard one at fullchat absolutely beautiful
and some funny *******s but the engine in the rear of a car in the late 50's, that idea never caught on did it.....