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Amphicar sent on August 13, 2025 (10:50) by Sergio Bartolomeo. 44 comments, 445 views.

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.

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Roberto Carrano

sent on August 13, 2025 (11:06) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

The photo is beautiful and the caption very interesting, really fantastic!! So the car was also able to navigate, I didn't think such a thing was possible!!
Best regards Sergio
Bravissimo

Gianni Fazer

sent on August 13, 2025 (11:11) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Perhaps it is worth more than the boat that hosts it, a rarity is stuff for true enthusiasts... well-to-do :-)
Nice document and caption

Valerio Bianchi

sent on August 13, 2025 (11:26) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very beautiful and particular. There are not many boats that have an Amphicar as a lifeboat!

Claudio Cortesi

sent on August 13, 2025 (11:46) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Really remarkable Sergio, I didn't know the existence of this little gem of the sixties. :-)

Palmieri Raimondo

sent on August 13, 2025 (12:37) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

......... Beee a somewhat bulky but unique lifebuoy ....... This photo is too strong ............
7 hi Ray Palm-

Marcello Massaro

sent on August 13, 2025 (12:44) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful, singular and original photo for a beautiful, singular and original car.
I don't think you see many around, from what I've read, congratulations for the 'capture' !! ;-)
Greetings,
Marcello

Guerragaet

sent on August 13, 2025 (13:04) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful and interesting!

Carlo Alfonso

sent on August 13, 2025 (13:08) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Mythical!!! 8-)
Great photo :-)
congratulations.
Hello, Carlo

Claudio Cozzani

sent on August 13, 2025 (13:38) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very interesting footage and caption
Congratulations Sergio

Roberto Nisi

sent on August 13, 2025 (13:59) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Hello Sergio
A spectacular image of great originality and particularity shot impeccably
Very interesting and exhaustive also the caption
Excellent proposal
Congratulations
Hello and have a good evening
Roberto :-P

Albieri Sergio

sent on August 13, 2025 (15:03) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

It looks a bit like old Anglia from the 60s.
Interesting caption and excellent shot.
Congratulations Sergio, bye! :-)
Sergio ;-) :-)

Coradocon

sent on August 13, 2025 (16:24) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Magnificent
bye Corrado

Renni

sent on August 13, 2025 (16:40) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

As a motor enthusiast, I saw the restoration of this magnificent and very delicate car on "Affari a quattro ruote".
I think it's a wonderful photo, unique!
Many congratulations Sergio
A warm greeting my friend :-P

Maryas

sent on August 13, 2025 (18:30) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Wonderful shot of an original amphibious vehicle, interesting caption, great photo!
Many congratulations Sergio for the nice proposal, hello,
Mary

Gabriele Algranti

sent on August 13, 2025 (19:23) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Practically the tender... Very nice

GF Studios

sent on August 13, 2025 (19:42) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very particular object taken excellently ! Have a nice evening !

Gion65

sent on August 13, 2025 (21:04) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful and Evocative Shot !! Really interesting story !!

Simoneperi1967

sent on August 14, 2025 (7:31) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Wonderful flaming red tender

Marco434

sent on August 14, 2025 (7:40) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Fantastic, congratulations
Hello Marco

Bo Larkeed

sent on August 14, 2025 (9:33) | This comment has been translated

Really nice, congratulations!

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