Fying Car or Just Another Nutty Brit

Neil Laughton an ex SAS soldier is about to undertake one of the most dangerous missions of his life. A journey from London to Timbuktu crossing amongst other things, parts of the Sahara Desert, the Strait of Gibraltor and a minefield in Mauritania.

Admitting that the car had not yet been tested to any "distance, heat or endurance" and adding that there was a sense of the old "mad Brits" about the adventure, Mr Laughton hopes to raise £100,000 for various charities.

One thing he has certainly done is get plenty of press for his co-pilot, Mr Cardozo's company, Parajet. Cardozo, a self taught engineer has always dreamed of producing a flying car and if the mission is successful, plans to sell the Skycars for around £50,000 each.

Will they manage to complete the 3,600 mile trip? Hopefully.

Will it be a commercial success? Not while there's sand in the Sahara