Topic: A Flying Car
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Steve, Lifetime Member #129
74 coupe 4 speed 350, 54K actual miles,
all original; paint, interior, engine,
split bumper. #'s match. 2nd owner, no stress cracks.
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When I was in "grade school" I was taught that these things would be available in 1980. What is taking so long?
thinkin my vette looks alot cooler and maybe faster, looks better going down the road too.
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[QUOTE=Ghengis Jon]When I was in "grade school" I was taught that these things would be available in 1980. What is taking so long?
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When I was in "grade school," it was 1980!
I wanted a Corvette my whole life, but I never dreamed of all the wonderful people I would meet because of it!
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Suuuuure....give Jose the Valet the keys to THAT!
Joel Adams
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"Money can't buy happiness -- but somehow it's more comforting to cry in a CORVETTE than in a Kia"
And yet, there is only anamations, no actual footage of a working vehicle. Is it real or speculation? Will it be real?
I have to admit it's interesting. Will enough people get pilot lic to make production worthwhile?
It could be very interesting for long distance commutors and business folks who travel a bit. I can't see it for cross country trips, not enough air speed to get there quick, I'm guessing. And the operator will need to get some rest before the business meeting.
I wonder how much $ that thing will run? Forget about Insurance!!!!
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The thing is considered as an Light Airplane. 1,700 ft for take off to get over a 50ft tree, house in the way, powerlines whateveris in the way.
It doesn't sound good for the local commuter.
I need one that works straight up, then forward motion.
I remember back in the '70s, Popular Mechanics had an article about a flying Ford Pinto. The guy would send you the plans to build one. At least he didn't have to worry about those nasty explosions from a rear end hit!
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