by Mark Nobes, chief editor
The
ill-conceived C5 (coined as "the vehicle of the future") was a bit of a disaster for its inventor Sir Clive
Sinclair. Indeed, it was one of Britain's biggest motoring failures. Launched on January 10th 1985, the battery-powered Sinclair C5
could be driven without a driving licence, as it's top-speed was under
15 mph. Despite being sold for just £399, due to much ridicule by the
press, only 12,000 vehicles were ever sold.
Our first video clip features Adrian Bennett driving a jet-powered C5.
This amusing clip features a complete lunatic taking a trip back into the 80s in his jet-powered C5! Despite its commercial failure, the C5 has become a cult collector's item and there are many enthusiasts around the globe.
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