If you’re a fan of movie classics, the name “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” should be familiar to you, as this ’68 fantasy was a very popular flick in its time and has made a lot of people dream they can one day conquer the sky in their personal flying car. And while we’re waiting for VTOLs (vertical take-off and landing) to finally become a real thing, we have to settle for building our own flying machines, even if they’re toy-sized and made out of LEGO pieces.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was both the name of the British movie we mentioned above and also the name of the flying car built by one of the main characters, inventor Caractacus. He took an old, retired wheeler meant to be scrapped, which in its heyday was a Grand Prix racing car, and brought it back to life. Caractacus turned it into a true adventure seeker, capable of working not just on the ground but also in the air. The vehicle got its funny name due to the unusual noise made by its engine.
Inspired by the special flying car, this guy built his own Chitty Chitty Bang Bang out of more than 2,600 LEGO pieces. The car was uploaded on the LEGO Ideas website by user Norders and it is a spot-on replica of the original. It nails all the defining details, including the folding wings (which are concealed inside the car’s body) and even a removable picnic basket with picnic items.
The LEGO Chitty Chitty Bang Bang comes with detailed headlamps and running lamps, detachable front and rear sails, working steering, the snake horn, a detailed 4-cylinder engine under the bonnet, to name just a few of its features.
If you like the flying car, you can support it on the LEGO Ideas website. If Norders manages to raise 10,000 supporters within the required timeframe, the project could become a commercially available LEGO set.
Cristina’s always found writing more comfortable to do than speaking, which is why she chose print over broadcast media in college. When she’s not typing, she also loves riding non-motorized two-wheelers, going on hikes with her dog, and rocking her electric guitars. Full profile
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