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The "Monster Tire" Machine That Rolled Over Humans! (1953)
Meet the Rolligon: A revolutionary 1953 invention that could drive over anyone without hurting them! 🚜
Designed by William Albee, these massive low-pressure tires were inspired by Inuit techniques using inflated sealskin. Watch in color as this gentle giant glides over treacherous terrain and even its own inventor!
Miners Built This Insane "Wild Car" to Ride Home (1935)
Would you dare ride the "Car Gwyllt"? 🇬🇧
Deep in 1930s Wales, slate quarry workers built these terrifying gravity sleds to commute home down the mountain. No motors, no safety gear—just a hand brake and nerves of steel. See the incredible restored footage of the world's most dangerous commute.
The "Cycle-Skates" That Took Over Paris (1923)
Before Rollerblades, there were Cycle-Skates! 🛼
Paris, 1923: A strange new trend hits the streets. It's half-bicycle, half-skate, and 100% dangerous. Witness the Roaring Twenties in vivid color as Parisians struggle to master this forgotten piece of transportation history.
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The Car That Could Walk Sideways?! (1959 Invention)
French engineers invented a "Side-Walking" car bumper? 🇫🇷
In 1959, the Renault Dauphine got a bizarre upgrade: A spare wheel mounted on the front bumper that could rotate freely. The idea? To literally "roll" the car away from collisions! See this wacky safety feature in action.
Can YOU Believe This Ride From 1930!
Cars flipping upside down in 1930?! 🎢
Witness this unbelievable stunt performance originally filmed by British Pathé. Originally black and white, this restored and colorized footage brings the "Centrifuge Car" stunt to life. Step back into the golden age of dangerous daredevil entertainment!
They Solved Flat Tires Like THIS in the 60s
A brilliant hack for flat tires from the 1960s! 🛞
Instead of changing the wheel, drivers used this simple "Flat Tire Trolley" to keep rolling. Filmed in London, this clever invention saved time and effort—but would you trust it at high speeds today? Discover this forgotten automotive gadget.
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The Pedestrian Catcher (1927)
In 1927 Berlin, engineers tested a bizarre “pedestrian catcher” — a giant net on the front of a car designed to scoop up anyone it hit before they went under the wheels. A strange but fascinating attempt to make cars safer nearly 100 years ago!
👉 What do you think — genius idea or total fail?
🎞️ Footage restored and colorized by Vibrant History.
📍 Filmed in Berlin, Germany, 1927.
🔧 This experimental device was never mass-produced, but it reflected growing fears about rising car accidents as automobiles spread across cities.
🧠 The concept drew inspiration from tramway fenders, which had been used to push or scoop people clear of tracks.
Walking on Water (1949)
In 1949, this inventor believed he had found a way to walk on water. Using floating shoes and a balancing frame, he bravely stepped into the river 😅
Though his "water shoes" looked like oversized skis, the physics of balance and buoyancy proved trickier than expected. Watch as determination meets gravity in this humorous slice of history.
The Streamlined Future (c. 1935)
This stunning streamlined automobile and matching travel trailer were custom-built by Angelo R. Noble in the mid-1930s — a time when the world was dreaming of futuristic design and aerodynamic travel. Featuring sleek curves, art deco styling, and a teardrop-shaped trailer, this rare creation captured the spirit of innovation during the Great Depression.
🎞️ Footage restored and colorized by Vibrant History.
📍 Likely filmed in California, c. 1935.
🔧 The vehicle was one-of-a-kind, not mass-produced, but it exemplified the American fascination with speed, motion, and modern living on the road.
🧠 Angelo R. Noble is believed to have been a visionary inventor who may have drawn inspiration from aircraft design and the 1933–34 Chicago World’s Fair.
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The 1930s Car That Could Parallel Park Itself!
Imagine finding a parking spot in 1930 and your car handles the rest! 🚗
Meet the "Park-Car", a 1930s invention by Brooks Walker that used a hidden fifth wheel to literally lift and swivel the car into tight spaces. Watch this rare footage of effortless parking from nearly a century ago.
Despite its genius, the high cost and loss of trunk space kept it from the masses. A true "lost future" of automotive history!
Step back to 1896 – The First Filmed Ship Launch
A window into a world 130 years ago. 🚢
Captured by the legendary Lumière brothers, this is one of the very first ship launches ever filmed. Witness the massive vessel hitting the water in France, 1896, in stunning restored clarity.
It's not just a ship launch; it's the birth of cinema itself.
They REALLY built this in 1932... (The Dynasphere)
The future of transport that never was: The Dynasphere! 🤯
In 1932, inventors believed this giant monowheel was the next big thing. Lightweight, futuristic, and completely bizarre. Watch it roll in action!
Sadly, poor steering and a tendency to "gerbil wheel" the driver meant it remained a fascinating experiment rather than a commuter staple.
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