Ghia Jet Turbine Car
Now we know where the sound of the 1966 Batmobile came from.
Be sure to watch until they open the hood.
Details here.
Comments
WOW! I thought I had seen every kind of car made! :coolsmile:
Posted by Tyrusguy on 02/02/14 at 09:24 AM
Somehow it just doesn't do much for me; both looks and noise.
Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 02/02/14 at 10:11 AM
With an added bonus. You just open the garage door, start it up, and it clears the snow off the driveway.
Posted by BMN on 02/02/14 at 11:38 AM
@BMN : Flamethrowers (even homemade) are legal in most all states. I've always wanted one for clearing the snow and ice.
Posted by BrokeDad in Midwest US on 02/02/14 at 12:37 PM
@ BD, Better than a flame thrower for clearing ice and snow is a heated salt-water brine sprayer! :lol: :coolsmile:
Posted by Tyrusguy on 02/02/14 at 05:30 PM
If you want a real show of what a turbine can be when mounted on a four wheeled frame, you should go to a major sanction race at a drag strip.
The jet turbine class is impressive - Zero to 300+ m.p.h. in a little over three seconds. The class has to hold the speed down to that speed because the braking parachutes tend to shred over that speed. Brakes are totally inadequate for stopping the vehicle.
The jet turbine class is impressive - Zero to 300+ m.p.h. in a little over three seconds. The class has to hold the speed down to that speed because the braking parachutes tend to shred over that speed. Brakes are totally inadequate for stopping the vehicle.
Posted by KDP on 02/03/14 at 12:18 PM
Ghia did the styling for quite a number of these 50s era concept cars.
Posted by Dave Plechaty on 02/06/14 at 02:02 AM
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Category: 1950s | Cars | Yesterday’s Tomorrows