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Well this is the closest one can get : Amphibious + car = Amphicar . . .
As the name suggests, Amphicar is an amphibious vehicle which was introduced in 1961. Its four cylinder 1150cc engine was capable of about 43 hp (38 hp) at 4750 rpm, later versions of the car produced 75 hp with 1300cc/1500cc engine. Allowing the car to clock in at 110 km/h on land and 7 knots in water. One owner quoted "We like to think of it as the fastest car on the water and fastest boat on the road.". The car is set quite high in relation to dry ground, providing ground clearance for the water proof under carriage and the propellers (for movement in water).
Some adventurous owners even took on some challenges, crossing the Yukon River in Alaska and the English Channel.in the 1960s. In addition, the amphicar's unique design made it quite popular in the film industry, as it appeared in a total of 5 Hollywood movies in just four years !Due to its amphibious character and unique attributes, even after 40 years the amphicar is often praised and kept as a prized and preserved novelty collectible automobile today.
Adding to that, only 3878 Amphicars were ever built, so if you find one in your life, it would be purely be chance . . .
Pictures : http://autocognito.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/1961-amphicar.jpg
http://www.ci.port-washington.wi.us/photos/RonVoigt/2005October/DSCN0071.JPG
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