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Aug. 08, 1966 - A Car For Cruising Down The River: British will soon have and amphibious car capable of 30 m.p.h. an water and 75 m.p.h. on land. It's half a car, half boat, and has been invented by Mr. Charles Vinten, 57, of Whetstone, Middlesex, and a team of British engineers. This project called the Hydrocar, has a fibre glass body with a metal frame moulded into it. and should be in production in two years and will cost about3, 000. The Hydrocar has many advantages over existing amphibious cars. The hull, throws water inwards to create a cushion and the wheels retract. It will be powered by a 140 h.p. car engine. Photo shows The Hydrocar - Britain's first amphibious car
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