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  1. 11th December 2018, 05:49 PM #11
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    The word at Cooma this year was if there is a 75th in Aus this will come out from the UK and do a demo
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    Quote Originally Posted by rangieman View Post

    The word at Cooma this year was if there is a 75th in Aus this will come out from the UK and do a demo
    Tis true, heard the man say it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rammypluge View Post
    The big question is, km/h or miles/h?
    Top speed was about 88ks so I'm guessing kmph, a knot is almost a mile but surprised it's not in knotsThe 1943 VW 166 SchwimmwagenThe 1943 VW 166 Schwimmwagen
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    Quote Originally Posted by pop058 View Post
    Tis true, heard the man say it.
    Yep i heard the same so the hearing was spot on
    Just don`t tell SWMBO
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    Quote Originally Posted by bob10 View Post
    I'd like to see a jeep do this...
    Half Safe - WWII amphibious jeep circumnavigates the world, crossing the Atlantic.




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    The schwimmenwagen first floated in 1943. How about the Kubelwagen? I should have known there would be an amphibious land rover.

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    I want one just for the name....schwimmwagen #schwimmwagenlife
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    Dont forget the Amphiranger....

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    And the worlds fastest amphibious vehicle is..................a jeep........

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    Quote Originally Posted by rammypluge View Post
    And the worlds fastest amphibious vehicle is..................a jeep........

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    It actual says it is powered by Honda.
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