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GEORGE SMITH PRESENTS --- The
Amphicoach, a unique fifty seat road coach, which is also a true amphibious
vehicle which has been developed over six years under professional
supervision. It can compete with any luxury standard road coach on
the basis of performance, level of finish, passenger safety and
comfort, ride comfort, stability and manoeuvrability. On the other
hand its sailing capabilities are accepted by marine experts
involved in the project as being astonishing. This feature
consequently makes the vehicle suitable for extended water tours.
Its stunning good looks also grant it the opportunity to operate
tours from five star hotels whilst fitting in with the opulent
surroundings. The Amphicoach is able to operate day and night,
in both fresh and salt water, which is highly unusual. |
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The drivers compartment is totally modern and
functional, with all controls within the operators easy reach.
The interior is also up to date on its pleasing design and
functionality. |
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The chassis is given a thorough testing before adding the coach
body.
The unit is powered by an Iveco Tector turbo
diesel engine with ratings from 250hp to 300hp.
Drive wheel options can be either a 2 wheel or a 4 wheel drive
version. |
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The bus is brought around for a sample
tour of the harbour. The passengers are
loaded and checked onboard.
The
operator heads for the water while some of
the passengers are totally engrossed in the
transition from land to sea. There were no
doubts about the viability of the rig. Once
underway across the harbour the passengers
were totally relaxed and enjoyed the tour.
On the return to shore, the transition
from sea to land was smooth and without
incident. |
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Steve Smith,
taking one last test cruise before the logos and fine
tuning adjustments are to be applied. |
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(Above Photos - Left to Right)
The test demonstration with the customer before taking
delivery ---
Customer (Belfast Duck
Tours of Belfast, Northern Ireland)
accepting the keys to his new vehicle.
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Final Photo is the Customers poster.
(Click on poster to go to Duck
Tours web site.) |
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RiverRide is a special sightseeing tour on which you can
see the sights of Budapest from a comfortable seat,
first along its busy streets, and then, from one second
to the next - you splash into the lapping water of the
river. Budapest without the Danube would not be Budapest |
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Click here to go directly to AMPHICOACH web site.
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NOTE;
THERE ARE A NUMBER OF ACTUAL OPERATING VIDEOS OF THE AMPHICOACH OPERATING ON THE
DANUBE IN BUDAPEST, HUNGARY.
Amphicoach
(Budapest #1) ---
(Budapest #2) Other videos of the Amphicoach may be viewed from these links to
Youtube, including this video from the Amphicoach web site.
(Malta,
head office & manufacturing #1)
AMPHICOACH also has a new version on
the drawing board, a convertible open air top as shown here.............
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