well, most people would probably just stay out of its way, but you can always use hand signals, not to mention because of how old it is i don't know if it's required
It was a try at humor, ignoring the huge, people-chopping Cuisinart at the front of the car which would be just *slightly* less legal than the lack of turn signals.
Driving it would be like taxiing a Cessna if you've ever taken flying lessons; that same weird feeling of throttling up and feeling the airplane start to roll while steering takes practice. BTW, never throw things into a propeller. Aside from the obvious dangers involved, there is also the chance that you could develop a hairline crack in the prop which will later cause it to throw a blade, which means projectiles flying around and the engine being so unbalanced it can rattle itself out of the motor mounts.
exactly what are these people thinking this can may not be practical but it's a part of history. you don't just throw hotdogs at history and risk ruining it.
they should have kept the frame the right way and put the engine/propeller in the back and have a ducting system like a modern jet, but i guess that would make sense...
There should be a section of chain-link fence in front of the propeller, to prevent anyone or anything going into it. It also needs a full steering wheel, and the wheels that turn be in the front. Or better yet, just turn the seat around and have the prop in the back, like on bayou airboats.
What would really be fun is to build a replica of one of these in one of the states which has laws saying you can register a replica car as that car it resembles. As it resembles a 1932 Helicron you can register it as one. A car only has to meet the regulations that it was required to meet when that model was built, it only has to have the equipment that that year vehicle would have. It'd be fun running this on public roads, the police would have a stroke when they see it. ;-) I've always wanted to do that with a cyclecar, one of the lightweight 3 and 4 wheel cars that where built between 1900 and 1920.
I was first turned on to Jalopnik while living in a remote lighthouse off the west coast of Canada; Visiting religiously throughout my 4 years of painful undergrad and graduate studies until FoxtrotAlpha moved. I've more recently found myself rarely visiting the site. But this, Jason Drives, is exactly why I fell in love with the site in the first place. This is Jalopnik redux, and I eagerly await every new drip of content. If you ever are up here and want to drive a weird LHD Delica l400- give me a shout!
LOL! Super Bass-o-Matic '76! I'll bet they asked you, never to return to the Helicron Museum! This may be the funniest thing I've ever watched on UA-cam. Thanks for the belly laugh!
BTW, not that it would moot the other fifty reasons why a propeller-powered car is a bad idea, but the safety issue is relatively straightforward to address. Just put the propeller in a metal cage, like any home/office fan.
Be great if you got stuck behind a chicken truck, just give it the gas, and let the feathers fly. But it's inability to turn was thought to be a bit troublesome by some, unless you lived on the Bonneville Salt Flats then it wasn't much of a concern.
wonderfully done funny and informative, helping me fill in the time until the Top Gear guys are back. In fact why don,t you contact them and become an "weird car presenter? you would fit it wonderfully
I'm thoroughly surprised the car museum had enough of a sense of humor to let you shower their priceless automobile with hotdog guts.
I was rather surprised by that also.
They just cleaned it afterward.
I cannot stress enough how incredible the Lane Motor Museum is for a car nut. They are the best.
It has a price, it's not priceless.
Michael Roselli I cannot stress enough how dope this is.
well on the brightside, he doesnt have to worry about the lack of AC lol
now lets see those insurance scammers
That is the coolest way to liquify pedestrians I've seen all week!
Actually a mustang is much more affective
The Mustang doesn't liquify them though, I mean it flattens pretty good but not liquify.
Not with that attitude.
I need this as a mod car for GTA V X)
What the fuck did you see last week?
I wonder why this never took off.
Only because it doesn't have wings.
LuckyStriker 10/10 would read again.
ba dum tss
Lack of wings
@@luckystriker7489 no wit in that reply
im a BIG FAN of that car
Yeah, well I think that car BLOWS
The styling is VERY PLANE.
(Sorry, those other guys took the good ones).
Get out!!
Get out? That just wouldn't be flight! Besides, I just flew in here!
Ba dum tis
There is NO WAY that would be street legal. No turn signals.
well, most people would probably just stay out of its way, but you can always use hand signals, not to mention because of how old it is i don't know if it's required
You don't have to have turn signals on classic cars, that didn't have them from the factory. You have to use hand signals though
It was a try at humor, ignoring the huge, people-chopping Cuisinart at the front of the car which would be just *slightly* less legal than the lack of turn signals.
Turn signals weren't required until 1947, the more ya know!
Don't worry mate I got the joke ;)
THE most 30s thing on planet earth
At first the thumbnail didn't load and I thought he was going to drive a mustang
lmao
a North American P-51, no doubt.
Interestingly, in Carmageddon 2, there is a Ford Mustang with propellers.
:'( I like Mustangs and I haven't liquefied very many pedestrians at all.
AJG 21 Racing I
Whatever this car lacks in efficiency, control, speed, safety, or sanity, it more than makes up for in sheer cosmetic awesomeness.
Driving it would be like taxiing a Cessna if you've ever taken flying lessons; that same weird feeling of throttling up and feeling the airplane start to roll while steering takes practice. BTW, never throw things into a propeller. Aside from the obvious dangers involved, there is also the chance that you could develop a hairline crack in the prop which will later cause it to throw a blade, which means projectiles flying around and the engine being so unbalanced it can rattle itself out of the motor mounts.
exactly what are these people thinking this can may not be practical but it's a part of history. you don't just throw hotdogs at history and risk ruining it.
***** Yeah, in addition to the safety stupidity there is also that.
Remember Carmageddon games? It should have this car in it.
They are still making them. Unfortunately they only converted one to android.
I miss those games,they were fun back in the day.
"It's a FAN-tastic way for eating on the go." :D
Jalopnik readers: I could daily that.
they should have kept the frame the right way and put the engine/propeller in the back and have a ducting system like a modern jet, but i guess that would make sense...
if your scarf is sucked in then, youre fucked...
Paul Horn no? i mean duct the air in from the sides, the prop would be completely covered from the front
***** like i said, air ducts that would channel the air into the prop, whether it be from the sides or top
Larger ducting would help a ton
I was thinking the same thing. It makes no logical sense that they'd have the rear wheels as the turning wheels and the prop in the front.
I thoroughly enjoy this series.
Furry?
Qa
+FEARTHETACOMAN Nada, it's actually a game called sly cooper, (Or so I think it's called that)
I'm a simple man; I see a Sly Cooper profile pic, I give a thumbs up.
prospectus Much obliged. Now jump and press the circle button. :)
CURSE YOU, RED BARON!!!
the inventor almost made a plane... almost.
He gave up on all that aerodynamic, wing lift mumbo jumbo and decided "fuck it, throw some wheels on it and call it a day"
Adam Adam so close, but so far...
There should be a section of chain-link fence in front of the propeller, to prevent anyone or anything going into it. It also needs a full steering wheel, and the wheels that turn be in the front. Or better yet, just turn the seat around and have the prop in the back, like on bayou airboats.
Greg B don't poke holes
gregistopal -- ???
@@gregb6469 In our fun.
What would really be fun is to build a replica of one of these in one of the states which has laws saying you can register a replica car as that car it resembles. As it resembles a 1932 Helicron you can register it as one. A car only has to meet the regulations that it was required to meet when that model was built, it only has to have the equipment that that year vehicle would have. It'd be fun running this on public roads, the police would have a stroke when they see it. ;-)
I've always wanted to do that with a cyclecar, one of the lightweight 3 and 4 wheel cars that where built between 1900 and 1920.
Actually the biggest advantage from my point of view is that you have all the traction even under full acceleration!
I love this show. thanks
+Jackie Scholl nice
I was first turned on to Jalopnik while living in a remote lighthouse off the west coast of Canada; Visiting religiously throughout my 4 years of painful undergrad and graduate studies until FoxtrotAlpha moved. I've more recently found myself rarely visiting the site. But this, Jason Drives, is exactly why I fell in love with the site in the first place. This is Jalopnik redux, and I eagerly await every new drip of content. If you ever are up here and want to drive a weird LHD Delica l400- give me a shout!
Step 1: Pause at 3:45.
Step 2: Open Ride Of The Valkyries in a second tab.
Step 3: Play both and enjoy the epic hot-dog mulching.
that could be an excellent riot control vehicle.
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Aatu Seppä why?
Fischer977 heard of the riots that want trump impailed
I can't not read this in a stereotypical German accent. And then your adjutant would respond: "Wunderbar Oberführer! Wunderbar!"
Haha a FAN-tastic way to get around
You guys got me to laugh out loud. For me that's the hallmark of a great UA-cam video. Thanks Jason, for testing that out so others won't have to.
LOL! Super Bass-o-Matic '76!
I'll bet they asked you, never to return to the Helicron Museum!
This may be the funniest thing I've ever watched on UA-cam.
Thanks for the belly laugh!
This looks absolutely perfect. It even prevents wheel spin. It's really the first traction control system.
Gives new meaning to the term road kill.
this is so steampunk I can't even
someone should create a kit to bolt on a mustang. to satisfy the increased need to feed
"that can mulch pedestrians" got me here haha and surprisingly, from a self confessed "car man" i never knew this thing existed, cheers.
From the title I thought it was going to be a mustang video.....
These just keep getting better. Good job Torch.
These jason drives episodes are amazing!
Just found your channel. These vids are hilarious! You are a brave soul! New sub.
This looks like it would be a blast to drive, on a closed coarse. Lets see its lap time on top gear track!
This is pretty awesome
Rockin' that Pebble Watch!
Imagine getting bogged down in the mud... no traction going to the tires... this baby could get through no hassle!
As always: epic! One of my favorite youtube-shows of all time! Looking forward to the next weird vehicle driven - keep up the good work :)
Looking at the Lane Motor Museum homepage, it looks like Jason has his work cut out for a while - go drive'em all!
This is like every 8 year old's dream, only the creator never let go of it.
This car has a lot of swag!! =D
nice series! watch them as soon as they come out :)
Oh, the pedestrian shredder 9000, nice 😁👍
This video makes a McLaren sliding around a race track look rather undramatic. Good show, chaps.
Hell yeah, Lane Motor Museum! So much crazy shit there, but this one definitely steals the show.
You wiped your eyes after the hotdog was thrown, completely forgetting the goggles on your head.
nice little Citroën truck in the background :-)
First attempt at air conditioning
3:53 perfect example of using the goggles :-D
Awesome! I didn't know that there was still a surviving one.
"In a crowded city, this would be terrifying!" Fuck that. In a crowded city, this thing would make people look both ways for a start.
That looks so fun to drive 😫
Insane, but looks like fun!
The Lane auto museum is so much fun
I could see a whole herd of these things charging up Fifth Avenue.
Dont criticize these old fashioned cars because its ideas like these evolved into the modern cars we have today.
STUFFED CRUST PIZZA Zz this was made after the actual innovators in the car industry.
If this was a constant speed or even a fine/course prop it'd be more efficient and get more pull at low speeds.
I'm old enough to remember their slogan: "Hit a deer and you will bring home steak".
Should've named the video "What It's Like To Drive A Plane With No Wings"
3:50 this seems like a good moment to actually put your goggles over your eyes.
Lets just hope shit doesn't hit the fan. lol
I like your Tatra cap :D
I bet it's good in snow though
To be fair, that thing would look like a beast if you took off the giant fan.
it looks like a beast more with that fan
I would love to see a modern version of this for drag racing or something.
Thumbs up for the Tatra cap
I can only imagine the pleasure of driving this thing over a dirt road
The Lane Motor Museum is the best. The best.
4:06 Nice Citroën Belphégor in the back!
BTW, not that it would moot the other fifty reasons why a propeller-powered car is a bad idea, but the safety issue is relatively straightforward to address. Just put the propeller in a metal cage, like any home/office fan.
So plane car exists and even kinds of works :o
Oh, you, chitty chitty bang bang, chitty chitty bang bang we love you.
I think that this would fail current pedestrian impact safety criteria.
This is hilarious. Carplane!
Why does this give me a feel that it was a P-26 without wings?
Kinda reminds me of those airboats you see in the south.
This reminds me of Happy Wheels, unsuprisingly... 3:47 - 4:00
The mustang finally has a rival in crowd control
This is not the flying car I was promised...
it looks lethal
Am surprised they let you mess their car, but respect to them for keeping this car alive. Must have been a pilot that designed this
Not an efficient modification, but I'd like to see it with a Dyson bladeless fan-type blower. Would be hilarious!
why not put a huge front grill before the propeller?
I want this!
There's no way a concept as ridiculous as this would fly now.
Jason could you please Drive a TVR Sagaris which was Made between 2006-2007 I think ?
damn man, now I am really caught up on the idea of mulching pedestrians XD
Imagine running this at 100mph through a school zone with kids passing by
at least we have sound now
Ballistic hotdog meat. Flashback to all the things Mythbusters did with ballistic gel. :)
Be great if you got stuck behind a chicken truck, just give it the gas, and let the feathers fly.
But it's inability to turn was thought to be a bit troublesome by some, unless you lived on the Bonneville
Salt Flats then it wasn't much of a concern.
It's a great car for the apocalypse, Mad Max type situations
From the front it looks cool as fuck
I would like to see Jason drive a Cord 812 SC
wonderfully done funny and informative, helping me fill in the time until the Top Gear guys are back. In fact why don,t you contact them and become an "weird car presenter? you would fit it wonderfully
Propeler could be protected by grill and it could be in the back simply sucking air through front.
one of the better finds
if leno knew about this car he would buy it and
drive it in Glendale. he should buy it and drive in
hollywood