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So we had Flying Cars a little while back, thought it’s probably time for floating cars. Cast off astern! ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png) ![](http://i948.photobucket.com/albums/ad322/v8herald/Amphicar_1961_68_03.jpg) Probably the most well known, the German built Amphicar had a Triumph Herald engine in the back, sorry, stern! ![](http://i948.photobucket.com/albums/ad322/v8herald/mariner.jpg) The Dutton Mariner, one of several amphibious cars produced by Tim Dutton, he of Pheaton fame. ![](http://i948.photobucket.com/albums/ad322/v8herald/saleen-tapped-to-develop-amphibious-vehicles-for-gibbs.jpg) The Gibbs Aquada lifts its wheels out of the water to minimise drag and is the worlds first High Speed Amphibian, they say. ![](http://i948.photobucket.com/albums/ad322/v8herald/watercar-python_01_I82Le_17621.jpg) According to their website WaterCar are builders of the world’s fastest amphibian. The video of their Python at speed makes a convincing case…! ![](http://i948.photobucket.com/albums/ad322/v8herald/schwimmwagen.jpg) The Volkswagen-built Schwimmwagen, a kind of swimming Beetle and the most numerous mass-produced amphibious car in history. ![](http://i948.photobucket.com/albums/ad322/v8herald/GPA2.jpg) The American version of the same thing, the Ford GPA was also known as the SEEP (seagoing jeep), surely the worst name ever for an amphibious car… ![](http://i948.photobucket.com/albums/ad322/v8herald/splash.jpg) The Rinspeed Splash. Not really a floating car, more of a hydrofoiling car. Which I suspect is cheating…. ![](http://i948.photobucket.com/albums/ad322/v8herald/squba-car.jpg) As is the sQuba from the same barking mad company. More of a sinking car, this…. And finally, talking of sinking cars and seeing as I love Heralds… ![](http://i948.photobucket.com/albums/ad322/v8herald/Herald.gif) Got any others?! ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png)
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Jezza's efforts ![](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uWeKHHvhPYQ/SgunBxdkvyI/AAAAAAAAArI/LitLvaHupRM/s400/topgear1KNP2006_468x330.jpg) and bransons ![](http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2007/06/gibbs-aquada-boat-car.jpg)
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Last Edit: Feb 5, 2011 16:32:22 GMT by том
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The resemblance of the 'Amphicar' to the Herald is well known although the designer was smart not to copy the radiator grille like the Herald as well ;D What I want to know is why no one has copied the fins off the rear of the Amphicar on to a Herald yet? Those fins (maybe exagerated just a little) on a Herald would look Ace!
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'71 Arrocuda.... '71 Sunbeam Rapier Turbo (The Grim Rapier).... '63 Hymek D7076..... Audi GT5S
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ummm....what was I doing again???
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theres a car which looks like a boat near me always parked up. Looks similar to that dutton mariner actually. ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png)
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whoever said dogs were man's best friend....obviously never heard of cable ties
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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The resemblance of the 'Amphicar' to the Herald is well known although the designer was smart not to copy the radiator grille like the Herald as well ;D I don't think there's much similarity at all ![???](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/huh.png) The only bit of Herald is the engine chosen I think because of suitability and availability. Gearbox is Porsche 356 derived. Keeping up the TV theme here's James May's boat again, ![](http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa65/sethke/Short%20Term/Dscn4487.jpg) and the Salvage squad Amphicar. ![](http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa65/sethke/Misc%20car%20Photos/Amphicar02.jpg) ![](http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa65/sethke/Misc%20car%20Photos/Amphicar05.jpg) ![](http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa65/sethke/Misc%20car%20Photos/Amphicar07.jpg) ![](http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa65/sethke/Misc%20car%20Photos/imm035a.jpg)
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Hammonds 'Canalboat' VW T25 ![](http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b29/dungbug/Hammond.jpg) Panda ![](http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b29/dungbug/panda.jpg) & Fail. ![](http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b29/dungbug/Poolcar.jpg) ;D ;D ;D
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Past: 13 VW Beetles from 1967 - 1974 Bay Window Campers (1973 & 1974) Mini's (1992 Cooper lookalike & 1984 '25 Anniversary) MK2 Polo Coupe S (1984 & 1986) MK2 Polo Breadvan (1981 & 1984) MK4 Escort (1989) MK2 Granada Based Hearse (seriously) Fiat Uno 60S (1986) Punto 60S (1998) Cinq (1997) 1998 Yamaha YZF600R Thundercat 2003 Ford KA
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Floating Cars!Deleted
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There's the Duck Tours vehicle in London: ![](http://edsphotoblog.com/wp-content/photos/450px/yellow_duck_marine_dukw_liverpool.jpg)
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Lada Niva Marsh ![](http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w122/ThE_sNiPeRs_PiCs/Retrorides/nivamarsh.jpg) First car to the North Pole tto despite what Top Gear and Toyota might try to tell you....
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This is now a clicky linky! ![](http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w122/ThE_sNiPeRs_PiCs/Sig%20Pics/P250211_0856-1-1-1.gif)
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Floating Cars!pauldaf44
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What size engine is in them amphicars.
1200 or 1300. It looks like the one in my 1300
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;D ![](http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz322/Psycho-Slacker/ratfink2.jpg)
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and before top gear played with amphibious cars, Peter Duncan tried to cross either the Irish Sea or English Channel in a Beetle in 1985 on his TV show "Duncan Dares" ![](http://www.bbc.co.uk/cult/ilove/years/1985/gallery/340/duncandares.jpg)
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That Lada Niva Marsh looks excellent
Floatation tyres i guess
/goes off to google
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That Lada Niva Marsh looks excellent Floatation tyres I guess /goes off to google Yarp, it's a factory built car too, you can just order one from Lada ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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This is now a clicky linky! ![](http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w122/ThE_sNiPeRs_PiCs/Sig%20Pics/P250211_0856-1-1-1.gif)
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Amphibious kit based on a LR, so they say you can put one together for a couple of grand. www.aquajeep.com/sorry, rubbish pics, its bed time. ![](http://www.redferret.net/Images/aquajeep.jpg)
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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What size engine is in them amphicars.
its the 1200, down draft carb and all
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POWER IS EVERYTHING WITHOUT CONTROL
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Last Edit: Feb 6, 2011 11:41:22 GMT by Mark16v
1985 MK2 Golf
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