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    Moller Planning Flying Ferrari 599 GTB For Russian Businessman

    We love flying cars, and apparently so does a Russian businessman who contracted Moller to design a flying car based on the Ferrari 599 GTB. Moller is the leading authority on flying "cars", but as far as we can tell this is the first time they're seriously designing a flying machine based on an existing automobile. They call it the Autovolanter — catchy eh? To catch you up on their previous creations, there's the Moller M200 flying saucer, and the M400 Sky Car which has graced the covers of many a buff book over the 200 years it's been in development. Despite being the best in the flying car business, Moller never really got either of those to work out. We hope things are different with this flying Ferrari, but it's not too promising thus far. More »
    09/12/08
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    Comment by 71rivnut: The biggest problem with flying cars is where the debris goes after the inevitable mid air collision. My guess is... 2 Responses | Other threads

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    Moller Expresses "Substantial Doubt" About Flying Car Future

    Oh Noes! Our dreams of owning a Moller M400 flying car may be in jeopardy. The company's deficit climbed to $40.6 million in the third quarter of 2007, with a quarterly loss of $81,071. Execs at the company say that a lot of capital is required of to continue the quest for the vehicle and that they have "substantial doubt" regarding the possibility of operations continuing. Shares of the company dropped to $0.81 with 1,700 shares being passed around. This is what happens when you fly to close to the sun...
    11/19/07
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    Comment by Elhigh: "I told you so." This has been complete vaporware since day one, back in the 80's, on the cover of Popular... more » | Other threads

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    Mainstream Media Finds Flying Car, We'll Pretend To Be Surprised

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    08/30/07
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    Comment by JosJos: Umm, I actually saw this same hover car on TV years ago. more » | Other threads

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    World's First Flying Car Enters Production

    In a moment we've been waiting for since the first time we saw The Jetsons, the first flying car has finally gone on sale. Just like the car George uses to drop off the kids, the Moller M200G Volantor is shaped like a saucer. To avoid the need to pass FAA regulations, the civilian version of the Volantor is restricted to heights of 10 feet, but can travel as fast as 50mph and fly for up to 90minutes. Military or rescue versions could be unencumbered by such limitations. Depending on the number of orders, prices could be as low as $90,000. Video of the Volantor in action after the jump. More »
    07/25/07
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    Comment by Hello_Newman: If the payload is 250lbs you're not going to be rescuing anyone with that thing, you'll still need a helicopter... more » | Other threads

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