The proportions are spot-on, the details—like the horizontally split door windows—are perfect. And an absolute, why-haven't-you-already-bought-it-and-gone-bass-fishing-with-it-you-dingus bargain at an asking price of just under $27,000. In addition to its wheels, the vehicle was fitted with a propeller which moved it when in the water. There's some astonishing engineering going on here. Built as a right-hand drive for U.K. roads, it was at some point shipped to the U.S. and converted to left-hand drive, used in Hollywood, then returned to the U.K. and converted back to right-hand drive, as it sits today. SSC Tuatara Breaks Speed Record, Hits 331, Join Road & Track and Car and Driver for Our Tests, Torched Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer on Copart, SSC Thinks Bugatti's Top Speed Record Was Bogus, K&N Face Masks Add 5 Horsepower to Your Face, This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. I guarantee it. This makes the world's only amphibious Lamborghini Countach* a steal at any price. As you'd expect with a one-off so delightfully bizarre, the Amphiborghini has led a strange and unusual life. The eBay listing says after its return to the U.K., the car was sold 15 years ago and never again used to its full amphibious potential. If you aren't yet convinced that you need the world's only amphibious Lamborghini Countach in your garage, I don't know what to tell you. Most Lamborghini Countachs on the market demand outrageous amounts of money. And, c'mon. The Amphiborghini (the actual name seems to be Z1A, which is decidedly un-evocative) was built by Mike Ryan, founder of England's SeaRoader Amphibious Vehicles and the man who helped build all of those amphibious project vehicles for BBC's Top Gear. But the end results were worth it," Ryan says of his amphibious Lambo. Joyfun Toys for 5-10 Year Old Boys Amphibious RC Car for Kids 2.4 GHz Remote Control Boat Water… Your Sant'Agata-built Countach doesn't have a power-take-off for twin propellors, dual rudders, and a front hydrofoil. The four-wheel pushrod coilover suspension is fully adjustible, with hydraulics to compress the suspension and pull the wheels into the wheel wells for water travel. There are currently 3 Amphicar Amphibious Car cars as well as thousands of other iconic classic and collectors cars for sale on Classic Driver. Road & Track participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Panel gaps and door operation are described as "superb," which is more than can be said of most real-deal Countachs. "A nightmare to build! The listing says the body panels were molded from an actual Countach 5000QV, with the nose and tail styling updated to Anniversary spec. Okay, so this item, listed on eBay UK for £18,995, is actually just a replica, built on a tube chassis. Most Lamborghinis, it must also be said, are not very good seafaring vehicles. Based on the Volkswagen (people's car), the Schwimmwagen was an amphibious vehicle which could seat up to four people. Yes, just like James Bond's Aston Martin. The fuel system, tires and brakes all need work, and the listing says the interior carpeting and seats have both gone missing. Looking for the Amphicar Amphibious Car of your dreams? At just under $27,000, it's way cheaper than buying a Countach and a boat. "Build cost was horrendous!" One wonders what they may have smelled like. The World's Only Amphibious "Lamborghini Countach" Is for Sale on eBay At just under $27,000, it's way cheaper than buying a Countach and a boat. Our product picks are editor-tested, expert-approved. But as far as Countach replicas go, this one is impressive. the listing says, in what is almost certainly an understatement. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io, Pete Brock's V-8-powered VW Bus Is up for, The Diablo SV Is a Poster Car Worth Driving, 27 Most Fun Used Cars You Can Buy for Under $5000, 28 Fun Sports Cars That Are Surprisingly Cheap, Tactical Watches We Like at Various Price Points, Fast and Furious 9 Has Already Been Delayed Again, 16 Tools to Get You Started Working on Your Car. Therefore, the Amphiborghini will need plenty of tinkering before it's roadworthy again. unsold on eBay U.K. asking £18,995 or beset offer. Also, it's got a smoke screen button. Buy it, and live your best life. This is a 1/35 Schwimmwagen WWII German Amphibious Multi-Purpose Light Vehicle from Italeri.:. As of this writing, it's still, inexplicably, unsold on eBay U.K. asking £18,995 or beset offer. We may earn a commission through links on our site.

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