The perfect definition for an Amphicar ?
Well this
is the closest one can get : Amphibious + car = Amphicar . . .
As the name suggests, Amphicar is an amphibious vehicle, introduced in 1961. Its four cylinder 1150cc Triumph engine was capable of about 38.3 hp which was redone and tuned to give 43 hp at 4750 rpm, later versions of the car produced 75 hp with 1300cc/1500cc engine. Allowing the car to clock in at 110 km/h on land and 7 knots in water.
One owner quoted "We like to think of it as the fastest car on the water and fastest boat on the road.". The car is set quite high in relation to dry ground, providing ground clearance for the water proof under carriage and the propellers (for movement in water).
There were some drawback, nothing serious, like water may pour in through the body if the body was rusted or had undercarriage damage DURING BOATING. So if the bilge pump doesn't keep up with the leakage, there may be some serious problems, and you swimming skills might be tested there !
Some adventurous owners even took on some challenges, crossing the Yukon River in Alaska and the English Channel.in the 1960s. In addition, the Amphicar's unique design made it quite popular in the film industry, as it appeared in a total of 5 Hollywood movies in just four years !
The car is not a usual one, it travels on land, swims in water, is a coupe, has a rear mounted engine, is a convertible and crazy muffins, it has headlights which comply with 'Coast Guard Regulations'. :O
What else could you ever want ? :P
Due to its amphibious character and unique attributes, even after 40 years the Amphicar is often praised and kept as a prized and preserved novelty collectible automobile today.
Adding to that, only 3878 Amphicars were ever built(99 converted to Right Hand), so if you find one in your life, by all means find a way to try it out.
(Additional info = http://www.amphicar.com/Rescue.htm)
Photo Credits : http://autocognito.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/1961-amphicar.jpg
http://worldcarslist.com/images/amphicar/amphicar-770/amphicar-770-05.jpg
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is the closest one can get : Amphibious + car = Amphicar . . .
As the name suggests, Amphicar is an amphibious vehicle, introduced in 1961. Its four cylinder 1150cc Triumph engine was capable of about 38.3 hp which was redone and tuned to give 43 hp at 4750 rpm, later versions of the car produced 75 hp with 1300cc/1500cc engine. Allowing the car to clock in at 110 km/h on land and 7 knots in water.
One owner quoted "We like to think of it as the fastest car on the water and fastest boat on the road.". The car is set quite high in relation to dry ground, providing ground clearance for the water proof under carriage and the propellers (for movement in water).
There were some drawback, nothing serious, like water may pour in through the body if the body was rusted or had undercarriage damage DURING BOATING. So if the bilge pump doesn't keep up with the leakage, there may be some serious problems, and you swimming skills might be tested there !
Some adventurous owners even took on some challenges, crossing the Yukon River in Alaska and the English Channel.in the 1960s. In addition, the Amphicar's unique design made it quite popular in the film industry, as it appeared in a total of 5 Hollywood movies in just four years !
The car is not a usual one, it travels on land, swims in water, is a coupe, has a rear mounted engine, is a convertible and crazy muffins, it has headlights which comply with 'Coast Guard Regulations'. :O
What else could you ever want ? :P
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| The original brochure (Amphicar 770) |
Due to its amphibious character and unique attributes, even after 40 years the Amphicar is often praised and kept as a prized and preserved novelty collectible automobile today.
Adding to that, only 3878 Amphicars were ever built(99 converted to Right Hand), so if you find one in your life, by all means find a way to try it out.
(Additional info = http://www.amphicar.com/Rescue.htm)
Photo Credits : http://autocognito.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/1961-amphicar.jpg
http://worldcarslist.com/images/amphicar/amphicar-770/amphicar-770-05.jpg
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