Boo-Rad
June 2nd, 2009, 02:07 PM
The Strangest Vehicles In The World
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Normal vehicles are not for everyone. Thankfully, people take what was once a normal creation and turn it into a one of a kind set of wheels. Here is a collection of the world’s most unique vehicles, guaranteed to cause maximum rubbernecking. Enjoy.
Hemi Trike
http://www.uberreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/hemi%20trike.jpg
That thing got a HEMI (http://cars.ign.com/articles/628/628210p1.html)? The answer is yes.
The Pac Man Car
http://www.uberreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/pac%20man%20car.jpg
The epitome of geekiness
Surface Orbiter
http://www.uberreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/Dobbertin%20Surface%20Orbiter1.jpg
New Yorker Rick Dobbertin built the amphibious Surface Orbiter (http://www.dobbertinhydrocar.com/Dobbertin%20Surface%20Orbiter.html) out of a milk truck in order to cross the world via land and sea. It took him 4 years, $175,000 and 14,000 man hours to complete.
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Rocket Bike
http://www.uberreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/rocket%20bike.jpg
…fast enough to beat a Porsche in a drag race (http://linx.chitika.net/track?target=http%3A//rc.us-east.srv.overture.com/d/sr/%3Fxargs%3D20AISSVpXQ7X6EJsQHGeSmxIsYnsoOVpHJPWD2R sEsewWbyCG9-IDB3oqa9ahDEfzxaNr5wBtDJuIlwHnlkU1IWbJUZFPJgU9MFVi MYJOB_iS9Z-yieZOiG0YoNeRdixV8zaMr93bPTqIDbAB9527P5jKh4ggRAYDU MLk9Q8cpXDEkHfiJhnqdI1rpmzCwIHm5qdHPDRkBszzJ1Pw0IE PngPweUEeafkzsF4edIOTJ4ixe.000000024ca26891%26op%3 D54421f4&xargs=U%2BRdhc/ywL1WawUZXaj7YKPS7RO7LrS0Dnnc/vaP8ZCdf615GsoNfzqUtQO%2BWtKZQnVMV5kGq7cyV8CIxv/NF6rCHYLvJcg5mKzDgvapWQaohegk8tlcdXbOyoEigjgmwgyh% 2BvTbJ4C4VrBSm7ap9EZ0PSpSb%2B9Q8dAqyKLamBkK%2Bc/UQ99ba/7nNONXDqWD9Li1WvVWDGsZK6TrAmC/vUN8ykTeUbo9H7nfhLC3BKHNrLpM4DsLk15bqn8AJ9tTlkm7%2 BJ1PpAoOX2X0W4dfzHtb4OiSsLHSuPjN5npp712u8XfcgsxVvQ %3D%3D&keyword=drag%20race). In fact, the rocket bike (http://www.popsci.com/popsci/how20/f5dec714c2648010vgnvcm1000004eecbccdrcrd.html) employs the same hybrid rocket technology as the suborbital spaceplane SpaceShipOne
Ford Windstar Monster Van
http://www.uberreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/Ford%20Windstar%20%20Monster%20Van.jpg
Some people will do anything to make the minivan look cool.
Land Speeder
http://www.uberreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/04/landspeeder.jpg
So, if you had to build a Landspeeder (http://www.uberreview.com/2006/03/running-replica-of-the-star-wars-landspeeder.htm/) which car would you use as the base?A 1988 Ford Escort.
[via The Raw Feed (http://www.therawfeed.com/2006/03/drivable-star-wars-landspeeder-on-ebay.html)]
The Camera Van
http://www.uberreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/camera%20van.jpg
Harrod Blank (http://www.cameravan.com/allabout/index.html) had a dream in which he covered his car with cameras, then drove around town to take pictures of people on the streets. Two years later, with help of his friends, Harrod completed the Camera Van (complete with working cameras!)
[via Neatorama (http://www.neatorama.com/2006/08/23/harrod-blanks-camera-van/)]
Tank Chair
http://www.uberreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/tank%20chair.jpg
Tank chair (http://www.tankchair.com/) is a Custom off-road wheelchair that can go anywhere outdoors. Conquers Streams, Mud, Snow, Sand, and Gravel, allowing you to get back to nature, and can also climb up and down stairs.
[via OhGizmo (http://www.ohgizmo.com/2006/04/23/offroading-with-the-tank-chair/) - Gizmodo (http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/top/tankchair-168301.php)]
High Heel Shoe Car
http://www.uberreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/high%20heal%20shoe.jpg
I think I saw my Podiatrist driving this.
[via Hemmy (http://www.hemmy.net/2006/06/23/unusual-pictures/)]
Jet Powered Beetle
http://www.uberreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/jet%20powered%20beetle.jpg
This monster (http://www.ronpatrickstuff.com/) is powered by two engines (original up front, jet in back) and is perfectly street legal since you’re only using the gasoline powered engine in normal driving conditions. But if you’re feeling adventurous, fire up the jet engine - which spins up to 26,000 rpm/13,000 rpm idle
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Normal vehicles are not for everyone. Thankfully, people take what was once a normal creation and turn it into a one of a kind set of wheels. Here is a collection of the world’s most unique vehicles, guaranteed to cause maximum rubbernecking. Enjoy.
Hemi Trike
http://www.uberreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/hemi%20trike.jpg
That thing got a HEMI (http://cars.ign.com/articles/628/628210p1.html)? The answer is yes.
The Pac Man Car
http://www.uberreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/pac%20man%20car.jpg
The epitome of geekiness
Surface Orbiter
http://www.uberreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/Dobbertin%20Surface%20Orbiter1.jpg
New Yorker Rick Dobbertin built the amphibious Surface Orbiter (http://www.dobbertinhydrocar.com/Dobbertin%20Surface%20Orbiter.html) out of a milk truck in order to cross the world via land and sea. It took him 4 years, $175,000 and 14,000 man hours to complete.
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Rocket Bike
http://www.uberreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/rocket%20bike.jpg
…fast enough to beat a Porsche in a drag race (http://linx.chitika.net/track?target=http%3A//rc.us-east.srv.overture.com/d/sr/%3Fxargs%3D20AISSVpXQ7X6EJsQHGeSmxIsYnsoOVpHJPWD2R sEsewWbyCG9-IDB3oqa9ahDEfzxaNr5wBtDJuIlwHnlkU1IWbJUZFPJgU9MFVi MYJOB_iS9Z-yieZOiG0YoNeRdixV8zaMr93bPTqIDbAB9527P5jKh4ggRAYDU MLk9Q8cpXDEkHfiJhnqdI1rpmzCwIHm5qdHPDRkBszzJ1Pw0IE PngPweUEeafkzsF4edIOTJ4ixe.000000024ca26891%26op%3 D54421f4&xargs=U%2BRdhc/ywL1WawUZXaj7YKPS7RO7LrS0Dnnc/vaP8ZCdf615GsoNfzqUtQO%2BWtKZQnVMV5kGq7cyV8CIxv/NF6rCHYLvJcg5mKzDgvapWQaohegk8tlcdXbOyoEigjgmwgyh% 2BvTbJ4C4VrBSm7ap9EZ0PSpSb%2B9Q8dAqyKLamBkK%2Bc/UQ99ba/7nNONXDqWD9Li1WvVWDGsZK6TrAmC/vUN8ykTeUbo9H7nfhLC3BKHNrLpM4DsLk15bqn8AJ9tTlkm7%2 BJ1PpAoOX2X0W4dfzHtb4OiSsLHSuPjN5npp712u8XfcgsxVvQ %3D%3D&keyword=drag%20race). In fact, the rocket bike (http://www.popsci.com/popsci/how20/f5dec714c2648010vgnvcm1000004eecbccdrcrd.html) employs the same hybrid rocket technology as the suborbital spaceplane SpaceShipOne
Ford Windstar Monster Van
http://www.uberreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/Ford%20Windstar%20%20Monster%20Van.jpg
Some people will do anything to make the minivan look cool.
Land Speeder
http://www.uberreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/04/landspeeder.jpg
So, if you had to build a Landspeeder (http://www.uberreview.com/2006/03/running-replica-of-the-star-wars-landspeeder.htm/) which car would you use as the base?A 1988 Ford Escort.
[via The Raw Feed (http://www.therawfeed.com/2006/03/drivable-star-wars-landspeeder-on-ebay.html)]
The Camera Van
http://www.uberreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/camera%20van.jpg
Harrod Blank (http://www.cameravan.com/allabout/index.html) had a dream in which he covered his car with cameras, then drove around town to take pictures of people on the streets. Two years later, with help of his friends, Harrod completed the Camera Van (complete with working cameras!)
[via Neatorama (http://www.neatorama.com/2006/08/23/harrod-blanks-camera-van/)]
Tank Chair
http://www.uberreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/tank%20chair.jpg
Tank chair (http://www.tankchair.com/) is a Custom off-road wheelchair that can go anywhere outdoors. Conquers Streams, Mud, Snow, Sand, and Gravel, allowing you to get back to nature, and can also climb up and down stairs.
[via OhGizmo (http://www.ohgizmo.com/2006/04/23/offroading-with-the-tank-chair/) - Gizmodo (http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/top/tankchair-168301.php)]
High Heel Shoe Car
http://www.uberreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/high%20heal%20shoe.jpg
I think I saw my Podiatrist driving this.
[via Hemmy (http://www.hemmy.net/2006/06/23/unusual-pictures/)]
Jet Powered Beetle
http://www.uberreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/jet%20powered%20beetle.jpg
This monster (http://www.ronpatrickstuff.com/) is powered by two engines (original up front, jet in back) and is perfectly street legal since you’re only using the gasoline powered engine in normal driving conditions. But if you’re feeling adventurous, fire up the jet engine - which spins up to 26,000 rpm/13,000 rpm idle