Flying Cars Photo Album

Protoype Skycar for sale on E-bay, 24 of 24

2008-01-13T11:16:27Z

This is the final photo in the series. All of these photos appeared in an E-bay auction where the car's owner was selling not only the car but also the rights to the car (designs, patents) as well. The original link is here. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=220188946461&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=012#ebayphotohosting Please note that the information from this link will disappear in a day or so. I have cut and pasted the entire ad in the threads section.

Prototype Skycar, 23 of 24

2008-01-13T11:12:47Z

This is apparently the same car as it appeared in a French magazine article.

Prototype Skycar, 22 of 24

2008-01-13T11:11:34Z

Another photo with a person beside it, which helps to give it a sense of scale.

Prototype Skycar, 21 of 24

2008-01-13T11:10:28Z

This is a shot from above. Apparently this car is made out of stainless steel or chrome.

Prototype Skycar, 20 of 24

2008-01-13T11:09:23Z

Another photo from the car's development stages.

Prototype Skycar, 19 of 24

2008-01-13T11:08:28Z

Apparently this picture was taken in the car's developmental stages.

Prototype Skycar, 18 of 24

2008-01-13T11:07:27Z

A shot taken from the side. This is how the car might look in your driveway.

Prototype Skycar, 17 of 24

2008-01-13T11:06:26Z

Side view from the rear, Lexan bubble raised.

Prototype Skycar, 16 of 24

2008-01-13T11:04:36Z

16th in a series of 24. The lexan bubble is raised showing the passenger compartment.

Prototype Skycar, 15 of 24

2008-01-13T11:03:44Z

Another view of the cockpit.

Prototype Skycar, 14 of 24

2008-01-13T11:03:00Z

14 in a series of 24. A close up of one of the fans.

Prototype Skycar, 13 of 24

2008-01-13T11:01:08Z

The back of the vehicle. This appears to be either an exhaust port or propulsion.

Prototype Skycar, 12 of 24

2008-01-13T11:00:05Z

12 out of a series of 24 photos, this time a side shot from the rear of the vehicle.

Prototype Skycar, 11 of 24

2008-01-13T10:58:20Z

Eleventh in a series, with the Lexan dome raised.

Prototype Skycar, 10 of 24

2008-01-13T10:57:36Z

Tenth photo in the series. This one with the lexan dome raised.

Prototype Skycar, 9 of 24

2008-01-13T10:56:37Z

Here we see a shot from the air, with two people for a scale comparison.

Prototype Skycar, 8 of 24

2008-01-13T10:55:25Z

Eighth of a series. Here we can see the car's cockpit and joystick control.

Prototype Skycar, 7 of 24

2008-01-13T10:54:00Z

Seventh of a series.

Prototype Skycar, 6 of 24

2008-01-13T10:53:20Z

Sixth of a series.

Prototype Skycar, 5 of 24

2008-01-13T10:52:37Z

Fifth of the series.

Prototype Skycar, 4 of 24

2008-01-13T10:51:57Z

Fourth of the series.

Protoype Skycar for sale on E-bay, 3 of 24

2008-01-13T10:51:01Z

The design rights and patents were also being sold along with this flying car. Essentially what was for sale was a Flying car company.

Prototype Skycar, 2 of 24

2008-01-13T10:49:31Z

(From the Ad) Please understand that this is NOT a backyard or Garage created aircraft. This was created from a Corporation that had very prestigious members and funding. The finest craftsmen and materials were used on this new technology advancement. As I have had the honor of even being able to research the ships history and to learn the means, Capital and prominent people involved just amazes me. To study the craft in detail is a lesson in it's self as the fit and finish is not like most concept crafts. This craft is remarkably as a production line craft would be and for the most part functional after learning the power source. It was created to lift off and fly to it's destination and set down and then drive on the road to it's location and park like a car or placed in a garage like I have it in under my house. Same as if it was on the water and needed to drive up the boat ramp or shore out of the water.

The last Sky Commuter Prototype test craft, sold on E-bay. 1 of 24

2008-01-13T10:47:41Z

(From the E-bay advertisement) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=220188946461&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=012#ebayphotohosting Please see here for your consideration the very last Sky Commuter Prototype test craft that remains in existence today. The development of this advanced technology and project started back in the mid 1980's. Design and engineering was created by Boeing engineer's in Arlington Washington. Some 60 investors and well over $6,000.000.00 in R&D and production yielded only (3) concept test ships before the plant was shut down for reasons not listed here. The sad end was all and anything that was in the hangar was taken and or destroyed. This sole example of this technology, Advancements and investments are present and was saved in this single craft. The ship was not at the base location at the time or it to would have been destroyed. This is the only registered aircraft with the FAA as a VTOL class and carries the correct tail number of N2001C. All aircraft materials and built by the finest. The craft is 14 feet long and 8 foot wide at the front Canard winglets and the rear outer fan rims. The ship is made of the same advanced composite materials as The Gossamer Cotidor and The Vovager. Stronger than steel pound for pound and unbelievable light weight. The Sky Commuter you see here weighs in around 400 pounds or less! Still wearing it's original paint and showing little wear from the many years of storage and sporting it's original interior complete in remarkable condition. This is the ship that was used in Air shows and Magazines and newspapers for PR and to gain investors for the company. Complete photo history and documented company letters on letterhead and more will be forwarded with this rare craft. There are photos of all The Thunderbird pilots in and posing with this Sky Commuter. In a brief description of the ship: It has a operational electric gas assisted lexan bubble canopy. Electric controled directional driving and landing lights. Electric Joystick and two foot pedals on both side and the craft was meant to be controlled from either seat. Advanced front dash shell made of Carbon fiber and Kevlar. Rear engine and electronics bay accessible by tilting seats forward and removing the back panel. (3) huge 3 foot lifting fans CCW/CW rotation. This was made to take off in vertical fight and land. It can be landed on water and float like a boat and take off of water. The targeted dream was to lift above it all and not deal with the daily gridlock traffic. Nearly at the finish line it all came to a abrupt stop and all the years and investment and R&D and production, Remains in this one craft shown here.

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2007-07-20T21:07:52Z