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Aug 28^th, 2004 at 2:51pm

Flying Trucker Ex Member

I don't normally post is this section but I was curious if anyone would have information to post on amphibious or flying cars?
I am sure the military has amphibious vehicles but are there any civilian/commercial ones and are they still being made?
Thanks

Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug

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Reply #1 - Aug 28^th, 2004 at 7:10pm

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there are tons of prototype and custom amphibious cars, and a couple prototype flying cars too

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Reply #2 - Sep 14^th, 2004 at 2:47pm

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IN the sixties, the "Amphicar" from Germany made a splash. It was a two seat drophead coupe, and had a somewhat boxy appearance. It looked awkward but the rear end sported two propellers.

Over the years, several "Aerocars" have been proposed, and one type enjoyed a cult like following, and I believe some still exist.

In the early seventies, a Ford Pinto was modifed to accept a set of wings and empennage, with a pusher prop. The engine was a rear set 4-cyl horizontally opposed aircraft engine.

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