Cars That Thought They Could Become Planes
There’s something magical about the instant a car decides to abandon the earth. It’s a split second of pure delusion, where horsepower meets hope and logic takes a coffee break. Every driver in these moments believed they were making history, not expensive mistakes.
From fearless jumps at county fairs to parking lot launches that ended in hospital bills, these scenes capture humanity’s ongoing feud with gravity. They remind us that for every great flight, there’s an even greater landing waiting just below.
So grab your popcorn, fasten your seatbelt, and prepare for glorious reminders that cars can dream, but they still can’t fly.
Roundabout Launchpad
Vehicle flips completely over the edge of a roundabout, spinning past traffic signs as dust and debris rise.
High Flyer in the Countryside
Lifted 1980s truck clears telephone poles while soaring high above the ground.
Soviet Engineering Reaches the Edge
Lada Niva tips nose-first on a crumbling building, overlooking a desolate urban landscape.
Family Sedan Finds a Shortcut
Toyota Corolla flies off a highway ramp as onlookers peek from nearby cars.
Off-Road Hero Clears the Scrap
Bronco jumps over a crushed convertible during a mountain off-road demonstration.
Pickup Takes the Hard Way Down
Classic pickup truck plunges down a steep cliff in a breathtaking mid-air moment.
General Lee Meets the Fountain
Dodge Charger leaps through a public water fountain as spectators record the stunt.
Movie Stunt Goes Too Far
1970s Trans Am flies through a forest after jumping a partially collapsed wooden bridge.
Firebird Faces the Ground
Pontiac Trans Am tilts forward after landing heavily at a car show.
Vintage Racer Defies History
Sedan captured mid-flight over older cars during a dramatic racing moment in black and white.
Trailer and SUV Try for Orbit
SUV and attached trailer launch together over damaged vehicles in a chaotic crash scene.
The Brick on a Mission
Mercedes G-Wagon catches air on a dirt trail, briefly hovering before returning to the ground.
Demolition Derby Goes Skyward
“Sonic Doom Boy” Ford Sierra arcs over a line of junk cars on the track.
Over the Water and Into Trouble
Sedan from the late 70s sails across a lake, only seconds above the water.
Stunt Star Loses Control Midair
Ken Block’s rally car flips upside down over a dirt ramp during a high-speed stunt.
Dirt Rally Dreams Take Off
Ford Fiesta RS WRC soars over a hill while muddy fans cheer from below.
Classic Muscle Meets Flight School
Chevrolet Camaro from 1969 flies above trees following an ambitious jump gone wrong.
Wrong Turn on the Tow Ramp
Nissan Altima rests on the top deck of a car carrier after a night-time collision.
DoorDash Gone Wrong
A Honda Civic smashed through a brick wall, leaving the rear end sticking out of a first-floor window.
Parking With a View of Regret
Half of a BMW sedan dangles out of a high-rise garage as firefighters inspect the precarious position.
