Chitty
Chitty Bang Bang was written by Ian Fleming, author of the
James Bond books, for his son Caspar.
Inspired by a series of racing cars built by Count Louis
Zborowski in the 1920s powered by aero engines, the story
features an inventor - Commander Caractacus Pott - who renovates
an old car, which starts to demonstrate magical properties
and involves the family in an thrilling adventure.
A film version was released in 1968, produced by Cubby
Broccoli, co-producer of the James Bond films.
A successful version came to the stage in 2002, also produced
by the Broccoli family.
