Remembering Friendship 500, the McBarge That McDonald’s Built to Appear More Elegant
29 Jul 2023, 00:30 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / The McBarge is the second floating McDonald’s location built and a relic in terrible condition that seems to resist all attempts at bringing it back to life
Remembering SUMPAC: The World's First Flying Bicycle and Human-Powered Plane
16 Jul 2023, 00:30 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / In 1961, the Southampton University Man Powered Aircraft became the first human-powered aircraft to make an officially authenticated takeoff and flight
This Is the Amphi-Scooter, the 1964 Lambretta That Became a Legend
10 Jul 2023, 04:40 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Designed most likely as a promotional vehicle, the Amphi-Scooter sank during a public demo. At the time, it was hailed a revolutionary take on urban mobility
Meet Cyclops, the Insane Nuclear-Powered Bus That Cost $2.7 Million to Build
9 Jul 2023, 00:30 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Back in the day when not everything was CGI, Paramount Pictures built the most ridiculous movie prop for a spoof disaster movie you probably never heard of
Meet the 1954 Royal Windsor Living Wagon, a True Palace on Wheels That's Still Around
6 Jul 2023, 08:17 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Several Royal Windsors were built in the ‘50s and ‘60s, and all three of the main ones have survived, been restored, and are used as permanent homes again
Savio Freely: The Multi-Purpose Vehicle That Turned Into a Cozy Camper for Two
5 Jul 2023, 15:25 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Based on the Fiat Panda 4x4, the Savio Freely was a one-off concept car that explored the idea of modularity in an all-terrain, multi-purpose cheap car
This Custom Bus Is a Vintage Mobile Cinema and Sole Survivor
6 Jun 2023, 09:46 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / In 1967, The Ministry of Technology commissioned the build of seven mobile cinema units with trailers to tour British factories and show inspirational films
The Orange Solar Concept Tent: Revolutionary Camping Gear With Heated Floor, Glo-Location
5 Jun 2023, 06:15 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Imagined as a must-have for festivals in the UK, this concept tent offered comfort, advanced features, and that extra cool factor in one single package
Remembering the ‘50s Hi-Lo Trailer: The Revolutionary RV That Doubled in Size at Camp
4 Jun 2023, 07:27 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / In 1955, Jim Snyder invented the Hi-Lo expanding trailer out of a desire to have better protection against wildlife and more comfort at camp
Steinwinter Supercargo 20.40: The Futuristic Tractor-Trailer Built Like a Supercar
29 May 2023, 06:18 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Introduced in 1983 with backing from Mercedes-Benz, the Steinwinter Supercargo 20.40 was a modular tractor trailer with very big dreams
This Is the Ugliest, Oddest Car in the World: The 1979 Herzog Conte
24 May 2023, 04:15 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Offered as a hardtop and soft top model, the Conte amphibious car was based on the Mk I Ford Granada and promised complete freedom on the land and water
This Is the Most Bonkers Bus in the World, the Cityrama Currus Citroen 55
20 May 2023, 13:36 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Only 10 units of this custom tour bus were built in the 1950s by specialist Currus and just one has survived. It’s being restored right now
The 1960 Otten Zwerver Trailer: The Little RV That Lived Up to the 'Wanderer' Name
29 Apr 2023, 05:24 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / One of the most distinctive and popular caravans to come out of the Netherlands, the Otten came in various models, starting with the tiny Zwerver
Flight 5390: The Harrowing Story of the Pilot Who Got Sucked Out of the Cockpit Window
27 Apr 2023, 15:49 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / A British Airways flight from Birmingham to Malaga almost ended in tragedy because of faulty maintenance work, but didn’t
Remembering the Goodyear Inflatoplane, the Airplane You Could Inflate With a Hand Pump
26 Apr 2023, 11:36 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Before flying cars and eVTOLs, there was the Inflatoplane, an experimental aircraft that packed tightly and fit inside the trunk of the family car
1960 Giroboat: The Boat That Could Fly, but Never Took Off
24 Apr 2023, 13:52 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / “Familiarity breeds contempt,” but nothing compares to the risk of serious bodily harm that comes with a ride on a boat-helicopter hybrid
MVP Aero Model 3: The Incredible Aircraft You Could Land Anywhere, Go Camping With
23 Apr 2023, 06:43 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / World’s “most versatile plane” could work as an aircraft, boat, or tent for overnight camping, offering the perfect solution for the perfect vacation in two
Remembering the 1930s Kozy Coach: The High-Quality, Deluxe RV That Defied Odds
22 Apr 2023, 07:27 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Launched in a depression and outliving a world war, the Kozy Coach Trailer was the towable that proved quality can overcome any obstacle
Remembering the 1946 Higgins Camp Trailer, the Lightweight Family-Sized Pop-Up RV
20 Apr 2023, 05:04 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / After WWII, Higgins Inc. tried to expand into the RV market, creating the Camp Trailer that aimed to set “a new standard in convenience and economy”
Kip Kuiken Caravan: The Little Trailer That Wrote History With Its Innovative Design
12 Apr 2023, 11:11 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Kip Caravan is still around today, but the Kuiken long evolved into a different type of towable, after setting a new standard for RVs in the ‘50s