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Old 08-25-2021, 01:33 PM   #17 (permalink)
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Compare with the Amphicar. The design changed to an inline four water cooled engine to satisfy the
Coast Guard.

A modern version could be all electric.

Sherps are cool. A good modern example. Those smooth tires struggle to move in the water.
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