It was a must-see for families in the 1970s and 80s during the long, winding road between Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
Predating the region's enormous theme parks, no-one questioned the large flying saucer perched behind a small BP service station in the scrubby bushland.
It offered families chance to refuel, grab a snack and for the kids to stretch their legs as hideously shaped faces peered down from their craft.
