RCE Foto

(i) On JuzaPhoto, please disable adblockers (let's see why!)






Login LogoutJoin JuzaPhoto!
JuzaPhoto uses technical cookies and third-part cookies to provide the service and to make possible login, choice of background color and other settings (click here for more info).

By continuing to browse the site you confirm that you have read your options regarding cookies and that you have read and accepted the Terms of service and Privacy.


OK, I confirm


You can change in every moment your cookies preferences from the page Cookie Preferences, that can be reached from every page of the website with the link that you find at the bottom of the page; you can also set your preferences directly here

Accept CookiesCustomizeRefuse Cookies



 
Amphicar...

Viaggiando

View gallery (33 photos)

Amphicar sent on August 13, 2025 (10:50) by Sergio Bartolomeo. 44 comments, 455 views. [retina]

at 70mm, 1/60 f/10.0, ISO 200, hand held. Parigi, France.

La Amphicar è un veicolo anfibio cabriolet per trasporto persone costruito in Germania dal 1961 al 1968. È l'unica automobile anfibia per usi civili a essere stata prodotta in massa. Altri veicoli anfibi son stati costruiti, nella storia, ma tutti a scopi militari. La Amphicar, invece, poteva essere acquistata, immatricolata da chiunque e condotta su strada con una velocità massima di 120 km/h ed in acqua con una velocità di 12 km/h, circa 6 – 8 nodi. Prestazioni modeste nell'uno e nell'altro caso, ma non fu questo a decretarne un modesto esito commerciale, ma soprattutto il prezzo, doppio, circa, rispetto ad un “Maggiolino” Volkswagen. Ne furono prodotti 3.878 esemplari e di questi, 3046, furono esportati negli U.S.A Qui conobbe un discreto successo e fu maggiormente compresa: un'auto che costava, ma che lasciava sognare: l'idea di giungere su di una spiaggia e proseguire in mare, senza porti, scivoli, permessi, ma in totale autonomia, in piena libertà, tra lo stupore di tutti gli astanti ed il divertimento del conducente possedeva e possiede, anche oggi, grande fascino Un esemplare fu acquistato dall'allora Presidente degli Stati Uniti: Lyndon B. Johnson che amava terrorizzare i suoi ospiti, lanciandosi verso il laghetto privato nella sua tenuta, urlando: “i freni non rispondono!!” Giunti in acqua, gli ospiti vedevano quella strana vettura galleggiare e, a scampato pericolo, lui amava prenderli in giro per il terrore provocato Nel settembre 1965 due esemplari furono impiegati per la traversata della Manica: da Dover a Calais Nel mese di agosto dello stesso anno la rivista italiana “Quattroruote” con un esemplare compì la traversata da Piombino all'Isola d'Elba. Quest'anno la stessa impresa è stata riproposta da due mezzi perfettamente restaurati di due appassionati. L'esemplare in foto l'ho ritratto su di una “péniche”: casa galleggiante, sulla Senna a Parigi. Tenuta a bordo come scialuppa di salvataggio, ma anche come mezzo per spostarsi dalla barca alla terraferma, scelta oggi di “lusso”, visto il valore commerciale raggiunto da questa simpatica vetturetta. ------------Tutte le foto contenute in queste gallerie sono copyright Sergio Bartolomeo e non possono essere utilizzate in alcuna forma senza il consenso dell'autore.



View High Resolution 20.0 MP  





What do you think about this photo?


Do you have questions or curiosities about this image? Do you want to ask something to the author, give him suggestions for improvement, or congratulate for a photo that you really like?


You can do it by joining JuzaPhoto, it is easy and free!

There is more: by registering you can create your personal page, publish photos, receive comments and you can use all the features of JuzaPhoto. With more than 254000 members, there is space for everyone, from the beginner to the professional.




avatarsupporter
sent on August 14, 2025 (9:41) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Both the photo and the description are interesting.
Hi
Francesco

avatarsupporter
sent on August 14, 2025 (9:56) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

As a vintage car enthusiast, I can only congratulate you for the exhaustive caption (I only had a smattering of this particular vehicle) and for the very interesting photo. Bravo Sergio.
bye gios ;-)

avatarsenior
sent on August 14, 2025 (12:39)

five-star shot. Congratulations and best regards

avatarsenior
sent on August 14, 2025 (16:15) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A nice shot.
Excellent caption.
congratulations.
Fabrizio

avatarsenior
sent on August 14, 2025 (17:45) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Interesting caption and wonderful subject, magnificent photo, congratulations! :-)
Hi
Stefania

avatarsupporter
sent on August 14, 2025 (18:06) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Excellent, Sergio. Interesting and successful photo, as well as the exhaustive caption. Greetings

avatarsupporter
sent on August 15, 2025 (7:38) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful shot, congratulations :-)

avatarsenior
sent on August 15, 2025 (9:06) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very interesting: I read in one breath the beautiful story and chronicle that you told in the caption.
I didn't know anything about it and this one, yes, it really caught my attention.
Nice recovery of the Amphicar, among other things a true Parisian, with the "75" plate.
Congratulations for your recovery and historical research, I do not doubt the current cost of this tout-terrain gem....
maximum

avatarsenior
sent on August 15, 2025 (18:00) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Congratulations for the shot and for the very interesting caption, I didn't know the existence of this beautiful vehicle.
Hi
Roberto

avatarsenior
sent on August 16, 2025 (11:07) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)


avatarsupporter
sent on August 16, 2025 (12:08) | This comment has been translated

Super!

avatarsenior
sent on August 16, 2025 (12:19) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you Werner, glad you liked this shot of mine
I greet you and have a nice weekend
Sergio

avatarsupporter
sent on August 19, 2025 (12:37) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

An excellent shot with an exhausting caption, I like it, congratulations Sergio.
A warm greeting.
Eraldo.

avatarsenior
sent on August 20, 2025 (10:18) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you Eraldo for your very kind comment to this image that I am glad you liked Thank
you very much also for the welcome compliments
Greetings
Sergio

avatarsenior
sent on August 22, 2025 (23:10) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Hi Sergio, beautiful and interesting caption: congratulations. Have a nice weekend

avatarsenior
sent on August 23, 2025 (19:45) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you Daniele, very kind your comment of approval to this image and its caption, I am pleased that it was to your liking and thank you very much for the welcome
compliments Sergio

avatarsupporter
sent on August 25, 2025 (21:08) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

wonderful proposal, very interesting, thanks and greetings Sergio :-) ;-)

avatarsupporter
sent on August 26, 2025 (0:28) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful photo and nice and curious story told in the caption, I didn't know the existence of this car!
Greetings Agata ;-)

avatarsupporter
sent on August 26, 2025 (8:42) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great shot!
Oleg

avatarsupporter
sent on August 27, 2025 (21:30) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Nice shot and interesting caption. Congratulations.
Greetings.
Nicholas


RCE Foto

Publish your advertisement on JuzaPhoto (info)



Some comments may have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator.  Microsoft Translator



 ^

JuzaPhoto contains affiliate links from Amazon and Ebay and JuzaPhoto earn a commission in case of purchase through affiliate links.

Mobile Version - juza.ea@gmail.com - Terms of use and Privacy - Cookie Preferences - P. IVA 01501900334 - REA 167997- PEC juzaphoto@pec.it

May Beauty Be Everywhere Around Me