Amazing Transport Inventions

Private UFOs, flying bicycles, motorised wheels - Pathe's archive is awash with fabulous films of canny and creative transport inventions; some of them could have revolutionised our modern existence. Take a look at some of the more unusual but ingenious ideas that people have had to beat the traffic.

Manpowered Plane (1962)

Students of Southampton University demonstrate their ground breaking manpowered aeroplane.

U.S. Navy Demonstrates Flying Platform (1955)

U.S. Navy reveals closest thing yet to flying saucer - quirky!

Jump Jet (1966)

Fantastic story about a new 'Jump Jet' for use by astronauts being demonstrated.

Flying Drainpipe (1957)

France's fist vertical takeoff flying machine is tested in Villaroche.

Motorised Bath (1960)

Engineering students invent a motorised bath, seen in Kingston, Surrey.

"The Dynasphere" ... Its Other Name Is "Jumbo"! (1932)

A new and remarkable - and slightly ridiculous - method of motorised transport is demonstrated.

Amphibious Water Scooter (1965)

Quirky item showing a man in a bowler hat testing a water scooter on the Thames by Parliament.

Freak Plane Passes With Flying Colours (1949)

A new design of plane is demonstrated by its designer in America.

Motorised Roller Skates (1962)

Funny story showing girl getting a lift from her father who drives motorised roller skates.