Friday, 3 of September of 2010

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Here’s what Gibbs announcement really means

Gibbs officials have said that the production version of the Quadski will be significantly different than the prototype, which has been shown for years.


By BRYAN LAVIOLETTE
AUBURN HILLS — The announcement Tuesday that Gibbs Technologies has selected a software firm to help it manage the launch of its vehicle production may sound pretty dry, but there is a nugget of news there for enthusiasts looking forward to the production of the company’s amphibious vehicles.

“It’s a clear indication that they’re now moving forward rather rapidly to get vehicles into production,” Gibbs spokesman Larry Weis said.

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Amphicar owner enjoys attention-getting car

Greg Amphicar long Web

MILFORD — About a decade ago, Greg Zinkosky heard a news story on the radio about the annual get-together of owners of Amphicar, the most successful amphibious car ever built.

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Find out how Amphicar enthusiasts feel about the new range of amphibious cars


More photos of Greg Zinkosky’s Amphicar

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Amphibious car companies disagree over size of market

The C.A.M.I. Hydra-Spyder, Gibbs Aquada and WaterCar Python

The C.A.M.I. Hydra-Spyder, Gibbs Aquada and WaterCar Python

Just how big is the market for amphibious cars? Hard to say. Even the major players involved in making them have wildly different thoughts on the subject.

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Amphibious cars: WaterCar offering two completely different amphibians

The WaterCar Python is capable of 58 mph in the water.

The WaterCar Python is capable of 58 mph in the water.

The Gator can cruise at up to 8 mph

The Gator can cruise at up to 8 mph

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. — Dave March has been fixing and building boats and cars in his body shop for more than 30 years.

But he wanted to combine his passions for boats and cars into one vehicle — an amphibious car.

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