Propeller-Driven Car. - Neatorama

Behold the Helica, a propeller-driven car invented and sold by Frenchman Marcel Leyat in the early 1900s. This one above, a 1922 saloon car version owned by Jean-François Bouzanquet, is probably only running model left in the world.

The steering wheel operates the rear wheels by wires, which can, according to the owner, be 'interesting'. The Bouzanquet Helica is said to be in original condition except for a replacement propeller. In WW2 the German forces attempted to commandeer the vehicle. Confused by the steering system, the driver turned right instead of left, hitting a tree and breaking the propeller.

Links: Museum of Retro Technologies | Helica.info

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Also known as the Pedestrian Blender of Death.

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The real question is could you wear this to your Bar Mitzvah?

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Wow, that's hot.

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Wow; how disgusting.

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The bacon suit isn't actually for sale; it's part of an Archie McPhee April Fool's Day tradition, where they put up a fake site selling fake items(fake gag items - how ironic!), like a parachute for babies.

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This is a ripoff of an old "The State on MTV" episode from the early 1990's. Thomas Lennon (Reno 911) did a sketch were he loved bacon. He drank bacon, and even wore bacon.

Still...the bacon suit is neat.

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Archie McPhee has the best items I've ever seen just for fun. Their supplier (Accoutrements) makes awesome famous people actions figures too, if you're into that sort of thing.

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