It's a concept that’s been around for decades but never really seems to get off the ground.
But aviation experts are now saying a flying car could be in regular use in the UK within five years after a model was formally approved by U.S. authorities.
The $250,000 (£155,000) Terrafugia Transition is a two-seater aircraft which has a top speed of 115mph, a range of 500 miles on a tank of fuel and requires just 20 hours training to fly.
Nice wheels: The Terrafugia Transition sits in the driveway of a house... but it will still need to be washed every Sunday
Pie in the sky: The idea of a flying car has finally got off the ground. Drivers will be able to lift off from almost any long straight road - traffic permitting
At the touch of a button it takes just 15 seconds for the wings to fold up automatically and the power to be re-routed from the propeller to the rear wheels.
It can then be driven at up to 65mph and will comfortably fit in a standard size garage.
‘It’s like a little Transformer,’ said Terrafugia founder Carl Dietrich, referring to the children’s toys that were turned into a blockbuster movie franchise.
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