Atomic Camper blows your mind

Remember the Space program-inspired cars of the 1950s and ‘60s? Cadillacs and other outlandish American cars with soaring, razor-sharp fins, bold chrome grilles and expansive curved glass that were as exciting as the prospect of the first landing on the moon.

Well, now an equally outlandish, almost cartoonish creation has emerged in the form of a fully-functional lightweight camper trailer, that was inspired by the Atomic area of the 1950s.

Looking like something out of a Dr Who episode, the Atomic Camper is built with a canoe-like, bent-wood frame with fiberglass and other materials including papier-mache used for interior and exterior finishes.

While it has many of the features of other camping trailers, including small internal shower, portable toilet, sink, portable camp cooker, battery system and cushioned benches for sitting and sleeping, the Atomic camper really stands out for its zany design.

Loaded with 'found' objects, it has everything from a ‘Reactor’ toolbox, to opening porthole windows... even a ray gun! Just like the internal frame, just about everything on the bright red camper is curved, including the entry door.

The Atomic camper was built by Alaskan resident Bill Guernsey, who hand-built it in his garage while recovering from a plane crash. It's now in the hands of new owners, who regularly post updates of their adventures in the look-at-me trailer on the Atomic Camper Facebook page.

By the way, the original builder is now planning another crazy camper – a 24ft Zeppelin with infrared camera!