AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLES
This page was updated on 6 - 05 - 2006

Amphibs sorted by year of production can be found on René Pohl Site www.schwimmauto.de

No picture AMLUV see Tycon



Amphi-Ranger Amphi-Ranger

The Amphi-Ranger was a purpose built amphibious four wheel drive vehicle. A fresh start makes for fewer compromises in the design. The hull is made of sea-water resistant aluminium alloy Water drive is by a propeller which is retracted by an electric motor. The front wheels do the steering in water.

Made in Germany. The last one was built in 1995 and is owned by Alberto Dubini. 66 or 85 depending on who to believe where built.
15 or 19 (left hand drive) where sold to Japan. Some found there way to Australia.

Of many Amphi-Rangers the owner is known to Alberto.
Send an e-mail to "Alberto Dubini" Dubini.alberto@gmail.com if you own or know an Amphi-Ranger that is not on his list.

amphibous-folding-trailer Amphibous-folding-trailer

One of a kind amphibious camper comes with hitch that attaches to swim bars on back of Amphicar sleeps 2 with plenty of storage underneath bed built inside wired for extra battery that ran a tv and a 12 volt coffee pot, bilge pump,super light wieght. Top or back folds down screen mesh windows inside.

The Amphibear The AmphiBear (2004)

Mait Nilson has came up with the AmphiBear.

Two inflatable pontoons can be raised to travel position for more ground clearance for travels between floats

It consists two metal frames, hinged for float and travel position, two textile bags for the inflatable pontoons that are two truck tubes. The Pontoons can be raised to travel position and are secured by several load straps.

To see many more photos go to:
www.amphibear.com

The Amphibian or The Vehicle The Amphibian or The Vehicle (1996)

Special page

Nick Topping, worked on this versatile amphibious vehicle from 1995 to 1996.
It is capable of speeds of up to 70mph on land (achieving around 30mpg) or 6 knots on water.
The vehicle has been used regularly by Nick since then for both land and super aqua travel. He has been to the Isle of Wight, but believe it or not, Nick cannot swim!

His vehicle is 100% watertight, there is no need for a bilgepump!!!!

The hull is made from steel and the top is made from aluminium sheet, the diesel engine is from Ford Transit, the gearbox from a Land rover. The vehicle has Fiat van wheels and suspension, and last but not least, a 16" propeller.

All the work was done in his open fronted and primitive shed.

The accommodation;
a comfortable 4 berth interior with cooker and sink.

http://amphibious.8m.com/

Amphibicar Amphibicar (2002)

This happens when you put a VW Bug engine and Chassis into a 15 foot Starcraft Boat

http://www.amphibicar.com

No picture Amphibicar (1907) see Revaillier Canot-Voiture-Touriste
Amphibitruck Amphibitruck (2003)

The Amphibitruck is an amphibious vehicle with a 30hp motor than can climb hills and travel at 20 mph ground speed and up to 8mph in water.
It can carry up to 1200 pounds on land and up to 800 pounds in the water.
It has an inboard propeller powered from the engine, It is located in the hull so that it can slide over rocks without damage.
Every wheel is powered by a hydraulic motor.
This vehicle is equipped with 2 hydraulic cylinders which can raise the body 17 inches above the ground.

http://www.amphibitruck.com

The above info came from John Brown

AmphiBug AmphiBug (2002)

Yes, this is a Max shell, but is has 2 electrical motors for propulsion.
Special build for rental purposes so that untrained people can drive this vehicle through an obstacle course and a pond.
It is controlled by a joystick and it has as an option a remote control so that an operators can takeover the control of the vehicle.

See http://www.electricfuncompany.com For more info.

Amphi Bus AmphiBus (1985)

The Amphibus created by Jacques Tourigny, is doing his acrobatics since 1985. Up to 28 people can travel on this hybrid through the streets of the Old Montreal and the Old Port of Montreal, During the trip sometimes on ground, sometimes on water, the guide will enlighten you on the history, the architecture and the geography of the Saint-Laurent River.

http://amphibustour.qc.ca/about.htm

Amphi Bus AmphiBus (2001)

This Amphibus offers land and water tours of Toronto. It splash into Lake Ontario.

This bus travels 60 Km/h on land and about 14 Km/h in the water.

The Amphibus is manufactured near Ottawa Ontario, that is al the info I have.

http://torontohippotours.com/

AmphiCar Amphicar

Amphicar was manufactured in Berlin Germany from 1962 to 1967. 3878 where produced, 3046 went to USA, maybe 500 Amphicars are in regular use, there are 7 in the UK and about 80 in the rest of Europe.
A reasonable estimate is that between 1000 and 2000 Amphicars still exists in some form.

An Amphicar can do 75mph on the road and 8 knots on the water.
The road behaviour is as almost al 1960 European saloon cars nothing to write home about. :-)

http://www.amphicar.com/
http://amphicar.net/

Amphicat Amphicat http://www.route6x6.com

You can find more about this machine in the museum of ROUTE6x6.

Picture used with permission from ROUTE6x6.

Amphicoach Amphicoach (2005)

New 2006 model in development.

The Amphicoach is built under strict supervision to Lloyd's of London specifications.
This coach will also be the first Amphibious Passenger Vehicle to fully meet all relevant E.U.Legislation, including noise levels, exhaust emission levels, etc.. (Euro3 and Euro4)
The Vehicle is totally unsinkable, this is due to the large amount of built in Positive Buoyancy and are also built to comply with UN/ECE R66 Roll-Over Protection as standard.
The AmphiCoach vehicles are hand-built in Malta and is able to operate in both salt water and fresh water locations.
Shaft Drive is standard via a marine gearbox. Hydraulic Propulsion Drive is available as another method of marine propulsion. Electric Propulsion Drive is the Green alternative for areas which would benefit from the quietness of Electric Drive.

http://www.amphicoach.net

No picture AmphiGeo See Roehrig Mark

Amphitruck Amphitruck (1993)

They are build around a Bedford truck.
Three where build between 1990 and 1996, one is still original, all are in good shape. (in 2000)

There was a web side from 2000 to 2004.
Text taken from there web side:
Continuous research and development ensures that Amphitruck offers advanced specification and features in every area, from a specially designed propeller system to high-performance automatic bilge pumps; and every Amphitruck is custom built to meet clients' additional requirements such as maritime instrumentation and lighting.

Amphitruck offers a cost-effective route to capacity, versatility and ease of maintenance which no other amphibious vehicle can match.

Amphitruck

http://www.amphitruck.com/ The Web side is dead!

The pictures where send in by Tim Dutton.

Krupp Amphitruck Amphitruck AT400 (1980)

There were several vehicles called Amphitruck. this one is made by the German Krupp.

First shown in spring 1980 this truck was about 13 m long and 4 m high. It had 4WD and very high ground clearance. Good manouverability in the water because of one central rudder prop under the drivers house. So in water it went backwards.

Picture and info was send in by René Pohl the author of the book
"Mit dem Auto baden gehen", Soled out. Who has an amphibious site of his one.

AMX 10 AMX 10 (1968)

GIAT Industries AMX-10P Infantry Combat Vehicle

The prototype was developed in response to a requirement by the French Army for an amphibious infantry combat vehicle. It is propelled by two water jets.

The Indonesian Marines have a version with enhanced water jets, spaced-armour buoyancy tanks on front and rear, and a much smaller, simpler turret (presumably to save weight). Like the Urutu, it is claimed to have an "open sea" capability for amphibious assault.

Most of the info was send in by Harold Smith.

http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Hangar/6474/amx10p.html

Anfibio Anfibio

No idea what it is :)
Or what the front is :)

It is not a Goer, that is known.

http://www.nichoslodge.com/

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