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Something you don't see everyday - Amphicar
drobs
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Saw this by Branson Landing a few weeks ago. Looked like they were having fun. It looked slow all around - slow to turn and slow going. A good wave looked like it would sink it.
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Drobs - thought these might interest or amuse you...
Well that explains why it sit dangerously low in the water at the rear. Rear engine. That thing looks ready to sink. Big time.
One boat passing with large wake. History.
That truly something you don't see every day
If Drobs or other members are interested I can prepare a compact pictorial essay on the amphicar and it's variants - along with some similar clones - copies - developmentally similar predecessor vehicles or more modern offshoots that follow the pattern...
Say 2-3 bakers dozen pic collection thread replies...
Just let me know.
Mike
warched him pull up the boat ramp and drive off.
it was in immaculate condition. Never saw one before or since.
Bet they are worth $$$ to a collector, wonder if Jay Leno has one?
Mule
Back in the early 60's when these cars were being made, the kid that I was back then always dreamed about a car that turned into a mini submarine! Bat Man may have been an influence but you would think that by now a submarine car would be a common commodity! Don't get me started on the Jetson's!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VWoe8KS2_M