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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.
 
 
 
 

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.
 
 
 
 

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.
 
 
 
 

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.

 
     
 
 

Steve Smith, taking one last test cruise before the logos and fine tuning adjustments are to be applied.
 
 
 
 

 

(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. --- Final Photo is the Customers poster. (Click on poster to go to Duck Tours web site.)

 

 

(Below Photos) --- Customer --- RiverRide of Budapest, Hungary. ---  (Click here to go to RiverRide's web site)

 

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

 

( Click here to go directly to AMPHICOACH web site. )

 

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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