2009-08-10

amphibious car, tail fins

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Due to the constant threat of flooding in Saarbrücken, where the main autobahn is often under water, the city is now testing a range of amphibious vehicles. I particularly like the tail fins on this model.

10 comments:

  1. Awesome shot! That's a cool amphibious vehicle.

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  2. Goodness me, that looked like dangerous behaviour until I read your explanation.

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  3. Looks a bit strange, but must be an interesting experience:)

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  4. Ha, and now I have a reason to post the photo I am going to post tonight, ;-)
    It's an Amphicar, isn't it?

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  5. Buenos Aires Photoblog: Now, if it could only fly, as well!

    Joan Elizabeth: You think this could be the answer to the city's flooding problems?

    joo: You do not see many of these on the streets in Silesia?

    Martina: It is, indeed, an Amphicar. That is very knowledgeable of you! Based on a Triumph, only 3,878 produced, last one in 1968.

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  6. Shades of "Chitty-Chitty Bang-Bang"? They're a very adventurous lot - hope they had their swimming costumes on.

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  7. Goodness me, thats so risky... how can they drive like that?

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  8. I've seen a few of these beasts around but the usual conclusion is that whilst fun they are really not all that viable either as cars or boats in the long term.

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  9. hahahaha wonderfull!!!!! this car would have done much better than the rest , for that strong storm!!!!
    Dreamy car for people who live in islands!!!

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