Amphibious or Flying Cars
Posted:
Sat Aug 28, 2004 1:51 pmby FLYING_TRUCKER
I don't normally post is this section but I was curious if anyone would have information to post on amphibious or flying cars?
I am sure the military has amphibious vehicles but are there any civilian/commercial ones and are they still being made?
Thanks
Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug
Re: Amphibious or Flying Cars
Posted:
Sat Aug 28, 2004 6:10 pmby BMan1113VR
there are tons of prototype and custom amphibious cars, and a couple prototype flying cars too
Re: Amphibious or Flying Cars
Posted:
Tue Sep 14, 2004 1:47 pmby Felix/FFDS
IN the sixties, the "Amphicar" from Germany made a splash. It was a two seat drophead coupe, and had a somewhat boxy appearance. It looked awkward but the rear end sported two propellers.
Over the years, several "Aerocars" have been proposed, and one type enjoyed a cult like following, and I believe some still exist.
In the early seventies, a Ford Pinto was modifed to accept a set of wings and empennage, with a pusher prop. The engine was a rear set 4-cyl horizontally opposed aircraft engine.