2013-09-21 - Pequannock Ho-Down - South Orange Seaport - Amphicar model
"1/8 scale by John S. Gill
Features include: Lights, Horn, Turn Signals, Roof Up/Down, Propellers Drive/Wheels"
"Amphicar history and facts
"- Amphicar was manufactured in Berlin, Germany from 1962 to 1967. Approx. 4500 were produced, most went to USA (at least 3700), there are maybe 500 still in regular use. There are 7 in the UK and about 80 in the rest of Europe.
"- Even now, Amphicar is the only non-military amphibious vehicle ever put into production on a commercial basis (i.e., more than 50 produced). The many rules and regulations for road and water going vehicles make it very unlikely that another car-based amphibian will ever be produced.
"- Amphicar is capable of over 70mph on road, 8 knots on water. It is comfortable enough to drive 500 miles a day; road behavior is similar to a good 1960s European saloon car or a 1980s American car.
"- Amphicar cost $50m to design in the late 1950's. It is totally watertight. The engine is in the rear, it is the same as used in the Triumph Herald, 1147cc, 43HP, transmission drives rear wheels through unique land/water gearbox."
2013-09-21 - Pequannock Ho-Down - South Orange Seaport - Amphicar model
"1/8 scale by John S. Gill
Features include: Lights, Horn, Turn Signals, Roof Up/Down, Propellers Drive/Wheels"
"Amphicar history and facts
"- Amphicar was manufactured in Berlin, Germany from 1962 to 1967. Approx. 4500 were produced, most went to USA (at least 3700), there are maybe 500 still in regular use. There are 7 in the UK and about 80 in the rest of Europe.
"- Even now, Amphicar is the only non-military amphibious vehicle ever put into production on a commercial basis (i.e., more than 50 produced). The many rules and regulations for road and water going vehicles make it very unlikely that another car-based amphibian will ever be produced.
"- Amphicar is capable of over 70mph on road, 8 knots on water. It is comfortable enough to drive 500 miles a day; road behavior is similar to a good 1960s European saloon car or a 1980s American car.
"- Amphicar cost $50m to design in the late 1950's. It is totally watertight. The engine is in the rear, it is the same as used in the Triumph Herald, 1147cc, 43HP, transmission drives rear wheels through unique land/water gearbox."