staff@slashgear.com (Patrick Phillips)
2024-04-04 16:47:35
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With a functional Aerocar prototype ready to fly, Molt Taylor and his team believed they’d hit upon a revolutionary new mode of transportation that could put the power and convenience of flight in the hands of anyone who could afford it. The Aerocar would come with a $25,000 price tag, however, likely limiting its consumer potential even in a market brimming with newly-trained pilots who learned how to fly for the war effort.
Nonetheless, after demonstrating Aerocar’s capabilities, Aerocar International was flooded with inquiries. With Taylor beating the drum of the vehicle at auto shows across the country and promoting it on television and in newsreels, interest in the roadable plane only grew. At one point in time, Taylor had even secured nearly 300 $1,000 down payments with eyes on selling Aerocars to the masses. A prototype of the Aerocar was even being utilized as a traffic spotter by a local radio station in Taylor’s hometown of Portland, Oregon.
With a seemingly bright future ahead, Taylor set about perfecting the Aeroplane’s designs. In doing so, he sought to maximize its appeal in the transportation market.