Meet the Amphicar: The Car That Swims

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It drives like a car, floats like a boat, and turns heads wherever it goes — meet the Amphicar 770, the legendary amphibious car that swims. A marvel of 1960s engineering and pure retro charm, this quirky vehicle was part sports car, part speedboat, and 100% unforgettable. In this story, we dive into the surprising history of the world’s most iconic boat car. We hit the road (and the water) with David Chapman, a devoted Amphicar superfan who’s owned 15 of them. He shares his passion, his best driving tips, and the remarkable tale of the time his Amphicar turned into a life-saving rescue craft during a flash flood. 00:00 - Meet the Amphicar 770 00:49 - Part 1: The Amphusiast 01:57 - Part 2: A Murky History 02:49 - Part 3: Why Aren't We All Driving Swimming Cars? 04:18 - The 007 Mission #amphicar #cars #boats #vehicles Welcome to Great Big Story — Where the extraordinary hides in plain sight. From forgotten histories and unsung heroes to mind-blowing innovations and mesmerising cultures, We’re a global storytelling collective obsessed with the extraordinary tucked inside the everyday. Our producers are filmmakers, adventurers, and curious souls who believe a great story can change how you see the world. We publish new videos every week. Please join us in exploring a world of fascinating perspectives around history, culture, technology, food, real life stories, and beyond. Got a story idea for us? Send us an email at pitch [at] GreatBigStory [dot] com 📧 Get exclusive GBS items from our online store 🛒 👉 https://shop.greatbigstory.com/ SUBSCRIBE: https://buff.ly/41yqVHF NOTIFICATIONS: Make sure you enable the 🔔 to get notified about our latest video publishes. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatbigstory Check us out on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greatbigstory Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatbigstory Give us a shout on Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatbigstory Sign up to our newsletter: https://greatbigstory.com/signup/