The Amphicar 770, a vehicle that functions both as a boat and a car, was first introduced at the New York Auto Show in 1961. The concept for the Amphicar is based on the Schwimmwagen, the amphibious four-wheel-drive military vehicle built by Volkswagen for the German armed forces during World War II.
The originator of the idea believed that a vehicle capable of traveling on both road and water would be ideal for Americans who loved lake fishing.
Although production ceased in 1968, the Amphicar continues to captivate car enthusiasts to this day.
