10 Cars That Double As Watercraft
Daniel Bonfiglio
Published
01/01/2025
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Why spend money buying a car and a boat when you can buy one vehicle that does the job of both?
The amphibious car is a tricker concept to master than you might think; both private companies and military forces around the world have had their crack at it.
Here are 10 cars that masquerade as water craft.
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1. Amphicar
Created in 1961, this early amphibious car actually went into production, and sold 3,878 units. It was based on a Triumph Herald 1200. -
2. Rinspeed SQuba
If you’re ever in the market for a scuba diving Lotus Elise, then this is the car for you. Inspired by James Bond’s Lotus Esprit in “The Spy Who Loved Me,” it can submerge 10 meters underwater. -
3. The Duplex Drive Tank
Incredibly, this was America’s take on an amphibious tank during World War II. -
4. GIBBs Aquada
This high-speed amphibious car can do 100mph on land, and 30mph in the water. -
5. Dutton Mariner
The 1990 Dutton Mariner is a British amphibious car built using a Ford, some propellors, and a neat body kit. Looks like it works well. -
6. The Amphibious WWII Landing Craft Vehicle
At Lane Motor Museum in Nashville, TN. -
7. Nissan Pickup
Incredibly, Jeremy Clarkson and Top Gear crossed the English channel in a modified Nissan pickup. How hard could it be? -
8. Hobbycar
Need a convertible for the road AND the water? Well this 1992 Hobbycar is for you. However, cost, low production, and that close waterline mean it never saw much financial success. -
9. LARC-V
The Royal Australian Army’s take on an amphibious landing craft. -
10. Bond Bug
Incredibly, the British amphibious speed record was set in 2017 by none other than Jeremy Clarkson in this Bond Bug, at 47.81 miles per hour.
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Amphicar
Created in 1961, this early amphibious car actually went into production, and sold 3,878 units. It was based on a Triumph Herald 1200.
Created in 1961, this early amphibious car actually went into production, and sold 3,878 units. It was based on a Triumph Herald 1200.
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