For the Bond villain on a budget

The Carcamp. When being chased ditch the camper and escape in your Opel Astra. [Link]

The somewhat bizarre looking Carcamp is the result of coupling a specially fitted housing unit with a standard Opel Astra, which is probably not the first car to spring to mind when looking at motor homes. The housing unit is attached to the car by two “sideways” towbars, to give a snug fit between it and the car. This flush fit results in an aerodynamic profile that Heku claims gives the Carcamp its stability and the ability to travel safely at speeds of 120-140 km/h (75-87 mp/h). The aerodynamic shape also assists in the vehicle’s fuel economy.

Although the Carcamp looks like it could be hard to maneuver, by placing the rear axle of the housing unit as close to the rear of the car as possible, Heku says it has been able to provide handling similar to a large sedan. And since the housing unit isn’t welded to the car, it is just a matter of removing a few screws to leave it behind and scoot around town in a regular car. As an added bonus Heku says the Carpool is considered as one entity, so there shouldn’t be any additional tax or insurance costs.