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  1. 11th December 2018, 11:01 AM #1
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    The 1943 VW 166 Schwimmwagen

    I'd like to see a jeep do this, or a land rover for that matter. 1943 VW 166 schwimmwagen.

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    Thats bloody amasing. Where are they now?? 4wd as well as amphibious. Love it.
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    1975 Series 3. 109 6cyl 186, 5 speed Nissan cabstar gearbox, mechanical winch, roo bar, kings awning, 50" light bar, roof rack, twin 6"light bars, kings awning tent.

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    bugger, its sold already

    1943 VW Schwimmwagen For Sale
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    Quote Originally Posted by goingbush View Post
    bugger, its sold already

    1943 VW Schwimmwagen For Sale
    Wouldnt have been cheap, thats for sure...
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    1967 Series 2a. 109 4 cyl petrol, Fairey o/drive, Athol Hedges roof.
    Currently undergoing rebuild.
    Will have-- soft top, 4 wheel disc brakes, salisbury rear diff, military colour, 12 pin nato socket, dual pintle hitch....

    1975 Series 3. 109 6cyl 186, 5 speed Nissan cabstar gearbox, mechanical winch, roo bar, kings awning, 50" light bar, roof rack, twin 6"light bars, kings awning tent.

    1969 NO. 5 trailer. ARN 176 464. soft top.
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    about 40 years ago my mate had a vw county buggy, a very square looking thing. Had balloon tyres on it. That used to float. Went through a water hole about 400 metres long and 1 to 1.2 deep on the balfour track and float all the way with the wheels providing the drive. Then spent the next 3 hrs winching the 3 four wheel drivs with us. Boy oh boy they were ****ed off. Only real problem was it would regularly do steering boxes.
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    Do you mean like this one on carsales? Been up for sale for a while....

    New & Used Volkswagen Country cars for sale in Australia - carsales.com.au


    I often keep an eye out for Type 182's (right hand drive Type 181) as well. A really nice one just sold for less than $20K. This militarised Type 182 version is still up but quite pricey.

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    Landy makes a showing.....
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    Quote Originally Posted by bob10 View Post
    I'd like to see a jeep do this, or a land rover for that matter. 1943 VW 166 schwimmwagen.

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    Pppffftt, next.

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    The big question is, km/h or miles/h?
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    Quote Originally Posted by rammypluge View Post
    The big question is, km/h or miles/h?
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