1949 Kanter (Netherlands)

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Kanter

NETHERLANDS

1949

The Kanter car, built by Henk de Kanter in 1948, is a post-war three-wheeled vehicle assembled using salvaged components from downed aircraft. Constructed in Delft, the car featured an air-cooled engine, wheels, and a frame, with its body crafted from the fuselage of a Dornier flying boat. The control system was ingeniously repurposed from a B-17 bomber and other Allied aircraft, showcasing Kanter's resourcefulness in utilizing wartime debris.

Designed for local travel, the vehicle required part of the family fence to be removed to access the street. The Kanter car became a local sensation as Henk toured both Holland and Belgium, drawing public attention for its unique construction and aviation-based design.