If you thought the Smart Fortwo was a small car, think again. The 2014 edition of the Guinness World Records features the real world's "Smallest Roadworthy Car" – a vehicle measuring just over two feet high and four feet long. Created by Phoenix native Austin Coulson, the comically toy-like car can go up to 25 miles per hour and sports "IM BIG" on its license plate.
The car may be cute, but it just doesn't look safe to drive on actual roads. However, USA Today reports that it is, in fact, licensed and registered in Texas and is classified as a low-speed vehicle, which means it can drive on local roads marked for up to 25 mph only. Of course, the ride might be a bit cramped. With the car's incredibly diminutive size, the only occupant who could fit comfortably might just be Miracle Milly, Guinness' "Smallest Living Dog," a 3.8-inch-tall chihuahua named Milly who is smaller than a running shoe. Actually, the world's "Shortest Donkey," at just over two feet tall, might also fit nicely.
Check out the gallery to see the world's tiniest car for yourself, and check out the video and press release below for details on this and other wacky new entries in the 2014 Guinness World Records.
The car may be cute, but it just doesn't look safe to drive on actual roads. However, USA Today reports that it is, in fact, licensed and registered in Texas and is classified as a low-speed vehicle, which means it can drive on local roads marked for up to 25 mph only. Of course, the ride might be a bit cramped. With the car's incredibly diminutive size, the only occupant who could fit comfortably might just be Miracle Milly, Guinness' "Smallest Living Dog," a 3.8-inch-tall chihuahua named Milly who is smaller than a running shoe. Actually, the world's "Shortest Donkey," at just over two feet tall, might also fit nicely.
Check out the gallery to see the world's tiniest car for yourself, and check out the video and press release below for details on this and other wacky new entries in the 2014 Guinness World Records.
GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® 2014 EDITION CELEBRATES THE BIG, THE SMALL, AND EVERYTHING IN-BETWEEN WITH TONS OF NEW RECORD-BREAKING TALENT
This Year's Book Features Tiny Cars, Pint-Sized Pooches, Diminutive Donkeys, Prodigious Pogo Sticks, and Much More!
NEW YORK – September 12, 2013 – Get ready to be "officially amazed" as the new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® 2014 Edition hits stores around the globe today. From the wacky to the wonderful, this year's book is bursting with fantastic new records and images, sure to capture the imaginations of knowledge-seekers everywhere.
Though many people associate GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS with the "tallest" and "largest" on the planet, some people make a mark by going small. Enter Phoenix's Austin Coulson, creator of the "Smallest Roadworthy Car." Measuring 2 ft 1 in high, 2 ft 1.75 in wide, and 4 ft 1.75 long, and sporting a license plate that reads "IM BIG," the tiny vehicle can zip along at 25 MPH. If Coulson can't find a spot to park, he says he "can just drive it right in the front door and park inside!"
In the canine world, Milly, a Chihuahua residing in Puerto Rico, holds the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for "Smallest Living Dog." Standing at only 3.8 in tall, the peppy pooch was "so small she could fit on a teaspoon when she was born" according to owner Vanessa Semler. Full grown she is tinier than a running shoe. Her small stature hasn't stopped her from being one of the most energetic dogs around. Her owner describes her as playful, outgoing, and as having an addiction to cartoons!
KneeHi the Mediterranean donkey has earned the title for "Shortest Donkey." Standing only 2 ft 1 in at the top of the withers, the six-year-old donkey still acts like the man of the house. Says owner Jim Lee, "he is very spoiled and behaves as if he is as big as our biggest horse! He has a big attitude, especially if he wants his way!"
The 2014 book also features "big" news, too. Pogo performer Fred Grzybowski reached new heights when he displayed a 9 ft 6.5 in pogo stick at the Toronto International Busker Festival, where he bounced his way into the 2014 edition with the title of "Tallest Useable Pogo Stick." Fred is no stranger to GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS; he also owns the "Shortest Usable Pogo Stick" that stands at a mere 2 ft 1 in.
To celebrate the launch of the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS 2014 edition, GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS spokesperson and star of truTV's GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS Gone Wild Stuart Claxton will be participating in a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) for the first time on Monday, September 16th from 7 – 10 pm ET. Everyone from devoted followers of all things GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS to casual fans interested in the realm of the amazing can log in to chat with Claxton about all of the amazing record breakers included in this year's book and more.
Containing the most comprehensive collection of superlatives from around the globe and beyond GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS 2014 Edition will be available on September 12, 2013 for the suggested retail price of $28.95. The free augmented reality app that launched last year is back in a big way. Download the app for Apple and Android devices and bring the book to life before your eyes! Watch as the "Shortest Living Woman," "Largest Carnivorous Dinosaur," "Largest Wasp" and more burst off the page in incredible 3D. Fans can also use the brand new photo booth option to see just what they'd look like if they were a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS holder: elongate your tongue, facial hair, and nose to "become" the iconic title holders themselves!
This Year's Book Features Tiny Cars, Pint-Sized Pooches, Diminutive Donkeys, Prodigious Pogo Sticks, and Much More!
NEW YORK – September 12, 2013 – Get ready to be "officially amazed" as the new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® 2014 Edition hits stores around the globe today. From the wacky to the wonderful, this year's book is bursting with fantastic new records and images, sure to capture the imaginations of knowledge-seekers everywhere.
Though many people associate GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS with the "tallest" and "largest" on the planet, some people make a mark by going small. Enter Phoenix's Austin Coulson, creator of the "Smallest Roadworthy Car." Measuring 2 ft 1 in high, 2 ft 1.75 in wide, and 4 ft 1.75 long, and sporting a license plate that reads "IM BIG," the tiny vehicle can zip along at 25 MPH. If Coulson can't find a spot to park, he says he "can just drive it right in the front door and park inside!"
In the canine world, Milly, a Chihuahua residing in Puerto Rico, holds the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for "Smallest Living Dog." Standing at only 3.8 in tall, the peppy pooch was "so small she could fit on a teaspoon when she was born" according to owner Vanessa Semler. Full grown she is tinier than a running shoe. Her small stature hasn't stopped her from being one of the most energetic dogs around. Her owner describes her as playful, outgoing, and as having an addiction to cartoons!
KneeHi the Mediterranean donkey has earned the title for "Shortest Donkey." Standing only 2 ft 1 in at the top of the withers, the six-year-old donkey still acts like the man of the house. Says owner Jim Lee, "he is very spoiled and behaves as if he is as big as our biggest horse! He has a big attitude, especially if he wants his way!"
The 2014 book also features "big" news, too. Pogo performer Fred Grzybowski reached new heights when he displayed a 9 ft 6.5 in pogo stick at the Toronto International Busker Festival, where he bounced his way into the 2014 edition with the title of "Tallest Useable Pogo Stick." Fred is no stranger to GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS; he also owns the "Shortest Usable Pogo Stick" that stands at a mere 2 ft 1 in.
To celebrate the launch of the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS 2014 edition, GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS spokesperson and star of truTV's GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS Gone Wild Stuart Claxton will be participating in a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) for the first time on Monday, September 16th from 7 – 10 pm ET. Everyone from devoted followers of all things GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS to casual fans interested in the realm of the amazing can log in to chat with Claxton about all of the amazing record breakers included in this year's book and more.
Containing the most comprehensive collection of superlatives from around the globe and beyond GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS 2014 Edition will be available on September 12, 2013 for the suggested retail price of $28.95. The free augmented reality app that launched last year is back in a big way. Download the app for Apple and Android devices and bring the book to life before your eyes! Watch as the "Shortest Living Woman," "Largest Carnivorous Dinosaur," "Largest Wasp" and more burst off the page in incredible 3D. Fans can also use the brand new photo booth option to see just what they'd look like if they were a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS holder: elongate your tongue, facial hair, and nose to "become" the iconic title holders themselves!
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