There’s a full-size, drivable Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the Poulton’s Family Fun Park in England. You can actually sit in her. She honks. It’s magical.
There’s also a replica at the Disneyland Paris hotel. Yes, the car crossed over into the Disney universe. It’s the ultimate crossover event.
Why This Movie Still Baffles and Delights
Let’s be real: this film is insane. It’s a children’s movie where the villain tries to kidnap kids. There’s a creepy, jangling Child Catcher. And the car sings. Loudly.
But that’s why we love it. It’s a beautiful, chaotic mess. The locations are all real places you might stumble upon today. You could have afternoon tea in the same village where Chitty first took flight.
So next time you hum that song, remember: the real Chitty is out there. She’s parked in a museum, grinning her chrome smile. And somewhere in Germany, a castle waits for her return.
Go ahead. Google those locations. You might just plan your next holiday around a flying car. I won’t judge. I’m already packing my bags.
