Anyone itching to hit the beaches couldn't do better than this early-1950s Willys Jeepster, complete with surfboard and palm-frond "roof"...
Note the license plate. The owner is a serious surfer, who obviously wants to be somewhere else...
As an alternative, you might want to consider the early-1960s Amphicar, a clever German device that is both boat and car...
Pull a lever, and the engine drives these two propellers instead of the wheels. Sadly, the Amphicar wasn't all that good in either of its roles...
More to come....
9 comments:
Wasn't the amphicar in one or more movies? Looks novel, but I can think of other, more interesting ways to spend money. :)
The surf car brings back memories. My grandfather had one that he let us drive all over the farm when we were kids. Of course, his wasn't that cool--basically a green jeep without a roof. But to a bunch of kids it was perfect.
LUV the Jeepster! Great photos
I will take the first one, that fits my personality just fine :)
That Jeepster is too fun! Thanks.
What fun pictures! :-)
I always wanted one of those amphicars....
I'm surprised that there haven't been more amphicars built, given the better technology now. I have seen pics of a recent one, but it's not mass market.
dal -- I can imagine all the state and provincial governments salivating at the thought of collecting TWO license fees for a single vehicle!
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