The 1984 Peraves EcoMobile that blends a bike, plane, and car into one bizarre vehicle
Published on Oct 11, 2026 at 10:03 AM (UTC-4)
by Ben Thompson
Last updated on Oct 11, 2026 at 10:03 AM (UTC-4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
When you drive the 1984 Peraves EcoMobile, you don’t just get a car – you get a bike and a plane too.
There’s a lot of unusual vehicles out there, but what really matters is how they handle out on the road, right?
The EcoMobile is the work of a Switzerland company, developed back in the 1980s.
What’s happened to it in the 40 years since? Let’s take a closer look.
One of the most unusual cars out there
There are plenty of cars out there that will get people’s heads turning, but it won’t be necessarily be in admiration.
Plenty of cars are beautiful, but only a select few can be truly strange.
The top spot for weirdest car may go to the Toyota Pod, which came with its own tail.
But there are other cars vying for that distinction, whether that be the blocky Citicar or the rotund Orange car.
At times, these cars might seem like a novelty designed solely to get clicks online and generate buzz.
But you don’t need to look too far in the past to see that strange cars are no new trend.
Ladies and gentleman, we present to you the 1984 Peraves EcoMobile.
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The 1984 Peraves EcoMobile is a car-bike-plane hybrid
On the face of it, this vehicle sounds sounds promising and remarkably ahead of its time.
After all, we’re all about being eco-conscious nowadays, aren’t we?
The Peraves EcoMobile is certainly ambitious, there’s no disputing that.
This was a car designed in the 1980s after all, a time of experimentation and futuristic transport ideas – one need only look at the DeLorean for proof of that.
Developed in Switzerland by Peraves AG, the EcoMobile is like the lovechild of a motorbike, a plane, and a car.
It has the enclosed body, cockpit and pointed nose of a plane, while incorporating the tandem seating arrangement of a motorcycle.
Incidentally, it’s also powered by a BMW motorcycle engine, pumping out 90hp and reaching speeds of 150mph.
Two external wheels were added, which can be deployed at the push of a button.
These act in a similar manner to stabilizers on a kids bike, to ensure that the whole thing doesn’t tip over.
Which is always handy.
Where is the EcoMobile nowadays?
By 2005, 91 EcoMobiles had been manufactured, so it’s hardly like this was a massive operation.
In 2019, it looked as though it was going to go extinct when its company filed for bankruptcy.
But fear not, a spiritual successor was on hand to keep things going.
A new company called Peraves CZ is continuing the design by creating high-performance electric versions.
One variation includes an electric MonoRacer, which boasts 173hp and goes for $91,000.
Sure, that is a lot of money to pay out, and this won’t be to everyone’s taste.
But we have to respect the fact that this thing has been going in one form or another since the 1980s.
Outside the heavy hitters in the auto sphere, how many cars could honestly be credited with that?
Ben joined Supercar Blondie in February 2025 after being published by international organizations including LADbible, The Sun, the New York Post, and the Daily Mail. He covers supercars, rare and collectible vehicles, aviation, luxury assets, and the fascinating people behind them. His reporting has explored everything from seven-figure supercars and historic Ferrari collections to unusual aircraft adventures and extraordinary automotive discoveries from around the world. Ben has also gained first-hand insight into vehicle craftsmanship and customization, including visiting specialist workshops to see bespoke vehicles up close.
