VIDEO: World's first flying car launched

A car which can convert into a plane in just 30 seconds and fly at 115mph is set to go on sale after a successful maiden flight

The £130k Terrafugia Transition runs on unleaded fuel from any garage and can cover up to 450 miles on each tank.

When not taking to the air drivers can fold up the wings and the car can be driven on normal roads and motorways.

Makers say it could be on sale by 2011 and that orders are already pouring in ... mostly from men who always wanted to be James Bond.

The vehicle has front wheel drive on the road and a propeller for flight.  

"This breakthrough changes the world of personal mobility.  Travel now becomes a hassle-free integrated land-air experience," said Carl Dietrich, CEO of Terrafugia.

"It's what aviation enthusiasts have been striving for since 1918," 

Legally driver/pilots will only be able to take off and land at approved aviation airports.

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1 Huron Street
Takapuna, North Shore 0622
Tel: (09) 551-5344
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