8 Amazing Vehicles That No Longer Exist | British Pathé

In this film, we take a look at eight incredible transport inventions that we sadly don't get to travel around in anymore. But luckily, some of them are making a comeback. Take a look at our film and let us know if you'd fancy taking any of these on your way to work!
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THE THINGS THAT MOVE US - TRANSPORT MONTH ON BRITISH PATHÉ (JUNE 2015): 8 Amazing Vehicles That No Longer Exist.
Music: "Hall of the Mountain King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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[@backyardaviator2920]

that moment when: :The past is more futuristic than the Future itself

[@RogueT-Rex8468]

Backyard Aviator once upon a time. There was imagination, hopes and goals.

[@brazenhammer3307]

Search up the CA 60 it's a beautiful dream that hasn't been completed

[@salvadorramirez4114]

It was called freedom. Knowledge = power and the Gov wants it all

[@rolandhazuki8787]

I agree with you, The past is more modern than modern things today itself 👍

[@hulksterish]

I know everyone just sits down and deals with what we have

[@vikasb8682]

In the past : Future is gonna be awesome with all these Now: wow ...the past used to be soo much more awesome

[@indertat3104]

The future is one giant disappointment.

[@MysteriousRainbowMarkets]

@@indertat3104 Zzz

[@CIARUNSITE]

I've always wanted to die on a zeppelin or drive a vehicle with no brakes.

[@GramajoDarvin]

Oh my gosh. The dynasphere is awesome. Why did we stop that. That's so futuristic right there !!!! Love that one

[@binaway]

+Darvin Gramajo The torque in such a large wheel makes it very hard to stop and steer. Particularly in an emergency.

[@oneshothunter9877]

@@binaway But, how about two more narrow wheels, like big bicycle wheels, one in each side of the vehicle. That would probably make it easier to steer too. I don't know, but...uh... It would be a funny vehicle 💯%

[@George-df4uc]

@@oneshothunter9877 You have just described a tricycle.

[@oneshothunter9877]

@@George-df4uc No! Only two very big wheels just much more narrow than these on this vehicle, No steeringwheel in front. But I get your point :)

[@7_cxrpse_meal158]

The inability to effective brake is a harsh mistress.

[@BoomBoomBrucey]

The Jet pack is still used and being perfected.

[@bcgrote]

Bruce Long I wonder if they went VTOL if it would overcome the "limitations of the human form" or whatever?

[@gabbar51ngh]

Jordan Lawton dude,only a burning fuel can make push or a thrust. if it is solar power how would it fly? By attaching a fan?

[@darthgamer79]

Saral Thakur magnets can do it too

[@johan4989]

+darthgamer79 Yes. Maybe so. But do you know what magnets need? Something to repel against.

[@CadetGriffin]

Terrafugia plans to release the first commercially available flying car model in 2021 and it uses helicopters to propel itself to the air. Megnets need metal floors and magnetic flying devices would only go up by a few feet.

[@britishpathe]

Thanks to everyone for your suggestions for next month's theme! We've read and considered every single one. Some we've pencilled in for future months, others we just don't have the footage for, sadly. Announcement of the new theme to follow. All best, BP.

[@britishpathe]

We're pleased to announce that next month's theme will be BOMBS, for July will mark 70 years since the first atom bomb exploded in a New Mexico test. Look out for the teaser on our channel next week.

[@britishpathe]

It's Day 3 of our Transport Month! And our latest video is a look back at some transport inventions that we'd like to see make comeback.

[@maazkalim]

Do you propose like.. Extracurricular exercises for your social-media engagement, as well?

[@britishpathe]

What ever happened to airships, hover scooters, dynaspheres and flying saucers?

[@GamePlayWithNolan]

British Pathé I WANT ZEPPLINS BACK, if they didn't catch on fire easily

[@peterboneg]

GamePlayWithNolan Why? Incredibly slow and effected by weather conditions compared to planes.

[@GamePlayWithNolan]

Peter Bone They are awesome

[@beginswithasendswithaj637]

British Pathé there in my garage

[@averylegitperson6305]

British Pathé the hindburgh

[@MrLarryhoover425]

What's the deal with the jet pack? That guy seemed to fly pretty well I thought? Surely by now it should be available?

[@sharkeisha2225]

Exactly it's like 2015 and they say it's impossible

[@TheIraqiforce]

It's a problem if it's windy and it requires lotsss of fuel

[@ajivins1]

Larry hoover Doesn't glide well when the fuel runs out...

[@tz8785]

@@ajivins1 ...which happens after about half a minute with the usual hydrogen peroxide jetpacks.

[@Jimvanhise]

Another version of the jet pack was developed a few years ago and while it worked perfectly indoors it was highly susceptible to wind currents and they tended to try to fly close to the ground because there was no safety mechanism for the flyer if the engine cut out at 200 feet. So it looked good, but was not practical.

[@tomtonka1915]

haha the first one the monowheel looks a bit like the form of transport mr garrison invented in south Park

[@iany.8567]

Tom tonka I was looking for someone to say that

[@robertlaube574]

Ouch

[@benaffleckisanokayactor]

It's also in Men In Black

[@kakerukakeru8614]

It still exist a filipino from south re invented it.

[@hardanalljr.3138]

@@kakerukakeru8614 link please

[@Studios10]

Whoa, it's so crazy to think that we have invented the jetpack already! It's still being used, it's not publically available yet!

[@maxkronader5225]

The problem with the jetpack is endurance. The fuel runs out in less than two minutes. Carrying enough fuel for practical flight times would make it too heavy for a person to use. Unless they solve that problem, it will remain just an interesting gimmick used in movies and publicity stunts.

[@pliat]

@@maxkronader5225 the jetpack is used as of now and it works very well. marines and SBS use it to board ships.

[@unknownuser8454]

@@maxkronader5225 who cares? just refuel on the ground every minute or so, just use it for fun

[@codingwithk5725]

​@@maxkronader5225maybe use fuel tanks that can be discarded like rocket stages to reduce weight

[@britishpathe]

We take a look at 8 incredible transport inventions from the past. Would you fancy taking any of these to work? kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYC5qJZulLWGkJI

[@226catman]

Dress code for piloting experimental contraptions back in the day: Jacket and tie with an optional hat. These days: Spandex, boots and helmet. Beard and tattoos an absolute must.

[@mammontustado9680]

Alternative title: Maurice Moss geeks over extinct vehicles.

[@flare242]

I wonder if the monowheel had the same controls as Mr.Garrison's IT.

[@TRJ2241987]

this is the comment i was searching for

[@leewilliams6208]

Only In Brighton.

[@nathand7560]

First thing I went and looked for 😂

[@uberyoutuber3892]

Imagine pulling up to your destination in your new monowheel. You apply the breaks, but instead of stopping you just keep rolling because your basically a run-away tire.

[@madridista1902]

5:12 GTA san andreas

[@elpibe5439]

same

[@MateusHenrique-of4bc]

5:24 GTA San fierro

[@Vinz84]

Yecgaa cheat activated

[@emperormemehelmii4057]

ROCKETMAN

[@chucknorris2952]

Duke Nukem 3D

[@britishpathe]

8 Amazing Vehicles That No Longer Exist: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYC5qJZulLWGkJI

[@ALEFILES]

Thanks a lot for this wonderful video! Greetings from Argentina!

[@michaelwhittaker4246]

I flew on a Zeppelin a couple of years ago. They fly regularly around Friedrichshafen.

[@rowingaway]

They aren't rigid airships anymore though, which is what a Zeppelin actually is.

[@NP4Mayans]

It is always interesting to think of people's misguided thoughts on how to use a new invention. For instance, The telephone was first viewed as a "voice telegraph," and "idle chatter" was discouraged since they thought of it as a business-only device. Other odd ideas included using Television during World War II to guide bombs or (in the US) thinking of a 1939 RCA "home fax machine" where the user would set it to receive a newspaper facsimile from midnight to 6am. [They forgot to consider that it was a lot cheaper to have a normal newspaper delivered rather paying hundreds of dollars for a machine to give you a poor copy. And let us not forget that "someday, everyone will have a helicopter in their driveway." [I sure would hate to live in LA or London if that were so -- crash, the traffic!!] Just look in old copies of Popular Science or Popular Mechanix to see how we saw the future....

[@Gothtecdotcom]

Yeah, research! Most of these vehicles are still around in one shape or another, Dynosheres are still made, the Zepplin is set to make a comeback, hover bikes are still being tested and improved etc etc... Land yatchs do exist and there is a sport based on it!!!!!!

[@OGPatriot03]

***** Tell me more about the zeppelin comeback.

[@Gothtecdotcom]

I'm an airship fan and when I heard they were looking to make a comeback, I got quite excited. They are a very green way to transport goods and people around the world.... As well as being ideal centres for medical aid in difficult parts of the world. Imagine transporting a hospital facility and not needing a airport and can take aid straight to the people that need it!

[@OGPatriot03]

***** That's very exciting! But they need to make more massive ships that can hold MUCH more people and(or) cargo.

[@Gothtecdotcom]

The problem is helium. Once thats solved then bigger Airships... Read Sky Lords.

[@twirlygirly]

Wiki: Cloud Nine

[@schwaffle9969]

I like the dynasphere very futuristic 1930

[@martagarza7867]

nice,i liked the jet pack and the single wheel thing.the hover crafts were cool too.thank you very cool and interesting

[@jugalsinghrathore8090]

Each one of the vehicle shown in the video is a great innovation. You can make a separate video for all

[@GreenCanvasInteriorscape]

1:00, monowheel circles beautifully as narrator says it can't steer

[@maazkalim]

Malfunction?!?

[@boredombutcher5369]

4:42 I want one

[@MrsIsabelLau]

same

[@HeckaS]

Mr. Garrison is a brilliant man indeed.

[@GoyliathZiofister]

4:01 Stolen german technology from WW2 (Operation Paperclip).

[@maazkalim]

Please elaborate.

[@SurajSinghTomarArya]

That jet pack flight and landing was very smooth

[@finddeniro]

I saw a Monowheel at the Arlington Parade.. ..Neat....

[@keristly]

FANTASTIC!

[@Praharshkstudios]

The last one was really good and would've been perfect for everyday uses

[@Simp_Zone]

Given how garbage most drivers are these days I wouldn't trust someone flying over my head. Plus if there's a malfunction you're instantly either dead or crippled being a burden on your family for the rest of your life causing your wife to cheat on you, then she gets the house and kids and you have to pay morgage and child support leading you to a life of drug addiction and eventually suicide.

[@Praharshkstudios]

@@Simp_Zone Jesus christ... you could've left it at being a burden man. But yeah I agree

[@nadiaho-sue6388]

Mind blown! Forget "Back to the Future" I'll get a hoverboard from the past!! Lol

[@parkertdm1652]

0:26 Ah yes, the original gyrosphere

[@vamtheanomaly]

The jet pack no longer "exists" because that would be too much mobility for civilians. You could easily infiltrate restricted areas such as a country's borders, prison fences / walls, etc.

[@HSV-mb9gf]

Motion/Heat detection on invisible fence lines prevent that, same set up they use for unwanted drones.

[@davidhollowood6580]

Virtually all of these with the exception of the “flying platform” and “Denise” (because of her retirement) continue to exist to this day.

[@lakshmanankomathmanalath]

Thanks for sharing.

[@Fixie45]

This does put a smile to my face

[@Offshoreorganbuilder]

Thanks!

[@UnhingedPookie]

The Land yacht is still being used in flat areas as they still hold races sometimes.

[@unicornrainbow69420]

The first vehicle appeared in MIB3.

[@silver45470]

True. And that's interesting because it didn't appear much anywhere else before.

[@maazkalim]

“Men In Black®”?!?

[@usernameuser5573]

This channel kicks ass!

[@franciswright6578]

Excellent!

[@markplott4820]

British Pathe - Hovercraft both Commerical and Recreational still EXIST in 2021.

[@mikaelabowen5781]

This is great! I expected to see the Ekranoplan feature in this list.

[@peacefulscrimp5183]

Great video 👍

[@MattSanipass-wq9ju]

I wondered about the monowheel! Cool

[@carlthornton3076]

Very Good!

[@kartrok3072]

4:24 The Hover Scooter. There are many hovercraft. A Formula 1 racing hovercraft.

[@kvarnerinfoTV]

1. Dyna something - still being made and its being used. 2. Zeppelins are also being made and used today 3. Sail cars - also being manufactured and used 4. Similar platforms exist today 5. Submarines such as this exits today 6. Exists today 7. Exists today 8. Exists today

[@iain3713]

Linus Magnus blimps not zeppelins

[@adambaker8689]

Terrific video

[@michelguevara151]

they still tricycle yacht in Leucate, the home of sea/beach sail/kite surfing since the 1970s

[@christopherdean1326]

I like the woman at the beginning. "Gravity itself is our motive power and pulls us along" If you don't know what you're talking about dear, shut up."

[@christianvideosinhindi]

Jet pack still exists

[@RejexMixVideos]

Incredible

[@Xzxzkanal]

Inspiring.

[@veganvocalist4782]

Very interesting 🌻

[@imtiyaz240679]

Really good

[@darthgamer79]

amazing

[@davebrock4463]

That thumbnail looks like Mr. Garrison’s “IT Bike.”

[@joshuajohnson5317]

Please make more videos like this

[@OdeeOz]

We used to use the Land Yacht racing in the desert in Arizona. The Ice version is still in use in the Northern Lakes during winter.

[@stevansweeney]

"Hoverscooter" - The original Princeton X-2 "Airscooter" exists and is on display at the American Helicopter Museum in West Chester PA, USA. The other Scooter shown flying over a field was last in the ownership of The Smithsonian Institute. It's current status is unknown.

[@Jesse-ey5xd]

All of those vehicles look like death traps. Still the creativity is enchanting.

[@NU7MTF]

The first one looks very fun and the other vechiles looks amazing :D

[@Blank-lp4fz]

Goddamnit, I want a Dynasphere. BRING IT BACK.

[@silver45470]

Its most likely not to happen any time soon.

[@travellingonuptozion5658]

Thanks

[@thompson1277]

I think some of that stuff will be brought back later on in the near future.

[@user-ki1wn5ss7n]

I seen that wheel Motorcycle in men in black movie .it's really awesome.

[@bungchameitei8041]

Here we are watching past technology from future

[@jockssolorzano9809]

Nice..!

[@AI_LookBook_Studio_AI]

amaizing

[@steamfans]

Jetpacks are still around but what makes them impractical is that they only carry about a minute of fuel. A recent variation is essentially a large firehose taking the place of the jetpack with unlimited water thrusting the person into the air over a lake or ocean

[@Ramkain]

Did someone notice the underwater kid in 3:27 ? o.O

[@elpibe5439]

it does look likea kid, indeed, but it isnt, you can see by the shadows later, if it wasnt already obvious

[@IStMl]

Not a kid

[@ShivamSingh-yl7jo]

@@elpibe5439 r/woooosh

[@user-kr5tz2qx8q]

Спасибо! Детство вспомнил. Журналы Юный техник, Моделист-конструктор, альманах Эврика.

[@djgabucay]

Looks futuristic

[@joemaxpayne]

if that 1st giant wheel vehicle ran over a poop, it will be all over your face :s

[@kingmufasa8929]

Exactly!

[@americanpatriot3638]

Imagine if you were going 70 and hit the brake? The wheel may stop turning but you wont...that would be one heck of a ride! Hope you are buckled in...

[@dronemaster3284]

muy bueno

[@yourgirlwasmine]

Britain full of talented people

[@moonlightatmidnight271]

The zeppelin, is coming back, in a more modern form, read about it a little while ago. Looks impressive.

Incrível! 😳

[@abdelrahmanmohamed9797]

can i ask what is the name of the music which in the Introduction Video , please ?

[@AaronHahnStudios]

I like the "South Park" version of the mono wheel. For its send up, not for the self desire for such things. ;-)

[@schusss]

Maurice Moss, from IT Crowd, is that your voice ? :)

[@Oldbmwr100rs]

One of the Hiller flying platforms is on display at the Hiller museum in San Carlos, California. Along with it is a folding compact helicopter they also made for pilot rescue. I believe they also have Hiller Hornet pulsejet powered helicopter as well. Interesting museum and very good.

[@arkobose4425]

interesting video

[@gunnarasmundson8160]

I want that flying platform!!!

[@SueMead]

Thank goodness for _Grand Theft Auto; San Andreas_ because it's the closest I'll ever get to flying a jetpack. With regard to flying cars, a modified four propped drone should take care of that, surely?

[@electrictrooper7386]

yup, look at Dubai police cars

[@tommyhatcher3399]

They had imaginations back then. They also knew a whole lot less and that made them more experimental, which is how so many past inventions were discovered accidentally. Most tragic thing about modern times is the message young people get. "Everything is done, there's nothing left for you to do, learn to code or go sit in the corner." If you have an idea for an invention you follow it through because those big companies that think they know it all, they're terrified of you.

[@ruzcelbeltran]

Amazing so long time ago

[@jessfrankel5212]

The Dynasphere...used in MIB 3. :)

[@xaviermanjarrez7341]

Woow!!!

[@kyleJohn1997]

2040: Diesel Locomotives and Road Vehicles

[@mage189]

Next month could you do classic comedy acts or interviews with classic comedy troupes/actors/so forth?

[@coloradostrong]

NO.

[@darkwolfe4999]

I didn't think the monowheel from Men in Black 3 was real, TIL it was, crazy!

[@HexapusProductionsStudios]

I want to fly in a zeppelin so unbelievably bad also the flying platform is pretty awesome to

[@yeahwhatever3576]

Safer airships could surely have some application

[@LCMNUNES1962]

OQ ACHAMOS É MODERNO HOJE JA EXISTIA ANTIGAMENTE, FROM BRASIL

[@christophehiguet7838]

Land yacht is still popular today.

[@dgsolutionsph]

nice

[@archravenineteenseventeen]

I love this dynasphere I wanna own and ride one