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Last Sky Commuter For Sale On eBay

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the still-waiting dept.

DeltaV900 writes to alert us to an auction on eBay of the last Sky Commuter concept car. About 7 hours remain in the auction and the top bid at this writing is $55,100. The seller (with some help from posters in the auction forum) makes clear that the thing won't actually fly, and in fact never did. Other Sky Commuters may have hovered. This one traveled around to air shows and trade fairs.

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  1. I can't find the VIN number... by ForestGrump · · Score: 4, Funny

    I looked over the fleabay posting and can't find the VIN for the car. If someone found it could you PLEASE reply to this so I can do a quick carfax report?

    Thanks
    Grump

    PS Does anyone have a carfax account to run the check for me?

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    1. Re:I can't find the VIN number... by iamdrscience · · Score: 4, Funny

      Why bother? He's clearly selling it as a parts car for people trying to repair their regular flying car.

  2. Belongs in a museum by user24 · · Score: 2, Funny

    I really think this belongs in a museum.

  3. d'uh by habbi · · Score: 3, Funny

    someone please edit the tag, it should read !transportation

  4. Thank you Indiana Jones by QuantumG · · Score: 3, Funny

    we'll take it under advisement.

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  5. Re:I can remember... by Hognoxious · · Score: 2, Funny

    what happens when you run out of gas
    There are at least two options, the better of which is probably gliding.
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  6. Re:On Ebay... by secretwhistle · · Score: 3, Funny

    Yet another item from the bitter Jetson divorce.

  7. Re:I can remember... by QuantumG · · Score: 3, Funny

    The other option is the one that I practice with my current ground car.. I keep my eye on the fuel gauge and fill up when it gets low.

    Seriously, can't we assume just a *little* bit of intelligence on behalf of the driver? Oh, wait, we're talking about Americans aren't we.

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  8. Re:A-- WILL NOT BUY AGAIN by jamesh · · Score: 4, Funny

    No... an A-- is what you give when the package you receive from eBay only contains a bobcat.

  9. Obligatory Airplane Quotation... by Chordonblue · · Score: 2, Funny

    Sounds like:

    "He's a menace to himself and everything else in the air... Yes, birds too."

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  10. Re:I can remember... by ishmaelflood · · Score: 2, Funny

    Oddly enough that's what they do in the UK. The lights go green, everyone who can see the traffic light hits the loud pedal, and at least starts to roll. I was slightly astonished to find that Australian drivers don't do this. There again they are so unskillful that they'd probably crash into each other. On the other hand Australians d at least treat the amber light with the contempt it deserves. ObStarman.

  11. Re:Who would want this? by Professor_UNIX · · Score: 2, Funny

    Probably the same type of person that changes his fonts in a web forum post.