Flying Car Being Auctioned On EBay

The very first flying car, the 2001 Moller International G90 M400 Skycar is up for sale on eBay. Any collector or museum looking to put this vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) variety flying car on display can bid for it via the public auction.

The car was first flown in a public shareholders meeting in 2001 and since then has been flown under a restricted environment many times. But, one of the conditions of the auctions includes that the flying car cannot be flown as it is not FAA certified. According to the World Heritage Encyclopedia, this “flying car” has only soared through the air while tethered to a crane, hovering about 15 feet above the ground. But according to a statement released by Moller, they are willing to work with the buyer to make make it the world’s first FAA approved VTOL capable flying car.

The engine and airframe technology for this model were developed over a period of 30 years and more than $ 150 million dollars were spent on this prototype. The M400 Skycar will come in its original 2001 flight form and condition, complete with eight Rotapower engines that produce more than 720 hp allowing the M400 Skycar® to take off and land vertically.

The buy now price for this original piece is $ 5,000,000 and the auction closes in 2 days time. After the sale is successfully completed, Moller International will immediately transfer the title to its new owner. Any bidder qualified by eBay is invited to inspect the M400 Skycar during the action and then place a bid.

Currently, the company is working on their advanced, flying saucer like models called the Neuera and Firefly. The company has suffered from financial difficulties and previous prototype auctions and crowdfunding projects met with middling and fruitless results. This auction seems like another attempt to raise money for its other advanced versions.