A new amphibious car has been developed by two US
technocrats. Panther, the water car, resembles a jeep pickup truck with its characteristic flat-faced front and
fabulous taillights.
The concept of a Amphicar dawned upon the technocrats, Fred
Selby and Dave March, when one of them purchased a German-based amphibious
convertible of the 1960s. It took approximately 10 years for them to modify the design to achieve higher speed and better performance parameters with
250-hp engines in place of the original 40-hp engines. The body of the Panther is made of fiberglass for light weight and fast running. The body
is coated with anti-corrosion painting to minimize surface deterioration due to
salt and water. A hull has been lined to
keep the vehicle afloat. The hull sticks
out slightly from underneath the Panther to ensure smooth sailing and
effortless transition from car to boat.
Very soon you will be able to enjoy a jolly ride in Panther in the
city of New York!
I'd love one of these. I could tie it up behind our boat and use it as a dinghy. I'm just saying.
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