Is This the World's First Safety Car? #colorized

Step back in time to 1926 to witness one of the most unusual automotive experiments in history! This rare archive footage shows the inventor André Mercier and his "Acrobatic Auto" during a series of controlled tests in France. Designed with a unique circular chassis, the Mercier car was engineered to be "uncrashable." The goal was to create a vehicle that could roll over and return to its wheels without injuring the driver or destroying the engine—a visionary precursor to the modern roll cage. This video is shared for historical and educational purposes only. The stunts shown were performed by a professional inventor in a controlled setting for engineering demonstrations nearly 100 years ago. Do not attempt to replicate these maneuvers with modern vehicles. #VintageCars #EngineeringHistory #1920s #AutomotiveInnovation #colorised