Bubble cars.

Bubble-Top Cars of the Future

Darryl Starbird built the world's first bubble-top Car of the Future in 1960.

He named it "The Predicta," and it's on display in his personal hot rod museum, along with dozens of other wild vans, pickups, and concept cars. Although technically they're not all cars-of-the-future, nearly all of Starbird's vehicles look like something George Jetson would drive.

The 40,000-square-foot museum also houses a replica of the original tin-roofed body shop that Starbird opened in 1954. He lives on the museum property, and he's still building cars.

Bubble-Top Cars of the Future

National Rod & Custom Car Hall of Fame Museum

Address:: 55251 E. Hwy 85A, Afton, OK
Directions:: At the National Rod & Custom Car Hall of Fame Museum. I-44 exit 302 (Afton). Stay on US 59 S. and follow it for 6.5 miles south and east. Turn right onto Hwy 125 and drive south for four miles, then turn right onto Hwy 85A and drive three-quarters of a mile. The museum entrance will be on the left.
Hours:: Mar.-Oct. W-M 10-5, or by appt. (Call to verify)
Phone:: 918-257-4234
RA Rates:: Major Fun

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May 24, 2013