Sep 29
The 1926 “Crashless” Car
Back in 1926, French inventor Andre Mercier came up with this crazy experimental car, nicknamed the “Crashless” car.
The idea? Instead of trying to stop a car from crashing, why not build one that could basically roll through an accident?
It was called the “Acrobatic Auto,” and yes, it actually does what you’re probably imagining.
Almost 100 years later, it looks completely ridiculous… but you have to give Mercier credit for thinking outside the box when it came to automotive safety.
Check out the video. It’s pretty incredible to watch.
The idea? Instead of trying to stop a car from crashing, why not build one that could basically roll through an accident?
It was called the “Acrobatic Auto,” and yes, it actually does what you’re probably imagining.
Almost 100 years later, it looks completely ridiculous… but you have to give Mercier credit for thinking outside the box when it came to automotive safety.
Check out the video. It’s pretty incredible to watch.
