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High School Famous
Episode 218 - This Is A Bad Idea, And You're A Bad Person

High School Famous

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 63:20


Your two hosts talk about intros, The Simpsons finale, the future, boat cars or carboats, sober cars, the Amphicar, Fight Club, listening to CDs, and making cars float. Please like and subscribe to any or all of our social platforms -  FB/twitter/x/TikTok - hsfamouspod Join our Discord youtube.com/@HSFamousPod highschoolfamous@gmail.com  patreon.com/highschoolfamous

In My Footsteps: A Cape Cod and New England Podcast
Episode 176: Pop Culture Anniversaries in 2025, the Long-Lasting Appeal of Raffi, 1960s Product Fails, 1st NYE Ball Drop(1-1-2025)

In My Footsteps: A Cape Cod and New England Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 47:39


Send us a textSome pop culture anniversaries in 2025 to make you feel old. How Raffi has remained relevant for nearly 50 years. A few of the biggest product fails of the 1960s.Happy New Year! Welcome to 2025!Episode 176 starts the year off with a large serving of nostalgia. We look at the new year as a whole by going over some pop culture events with milestone anniversaries this year. Did you know Back to the Future is turning 40?Remaining relevant and popular in any form of media is a difficult task. Some burn out quickly while others never even get their 15 minutes of fame. Then there's Raffi. The beloved troubadour of children's music has remained influential for nearly half a century. How did he do it?Product failures are always a good source of laughter and confusion. This week's Top 5 is going to look at some of the biggest product failures of the 1960s. A car that is also a boat?!There is also a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule centered around the very first New Year's Eve ball drop in New York City.For more great content become a subscriber on Patreon!Helpful Links from this EpisodeThe Lady of the Dunes.comPurchase My New Book Cape Cod Beyond the Beach!In My Footsteps: A Cape Cod Travel Guide(2nd Edition)Hooked By Kiwi - Etsy.comDJ Williams MusicKeeKee's Cape Cod KitchenChristopher Setterlund.comCape Cod Living - Zazzle StoreSubscribe on YouTube!Initial Impressions 2.0 BlogUPDATE: Bonnie Bickwit and Mitchel Weiser Case - Rolling Stone.comWebcam Weekly Wrapup PodcastCape Cod 1929 PodcastListen to Episode 175 hereSupport the show

100% Berlin
Amphicar – das verrückte Schwimmauto aus Berlin

100% Berlin

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 5:42


Amphicar – so hieß das kurioseste Auto, das je in Berlin gebaut wurde. Ein Auto, das fahren und schwimmen konnte. Gebaut in Borsigwalde, sorgte es schnell rund um den Erdball für Aufsehen und kuriose Situationen. In Berlin war es Teil einer großen Liebe, in Italien sorgte es Ärger, die Stasi entführte ein Exemplar und in Amerika versanken damit Journalisten im Hafenbecken von New York. Die ganze kuriose Geschichte dieses Autos, die erzählen Tim Koschwitz und Lydia Mikiforow in dieser Folge. Folge 270 des rbb 88.8-Podcasts "100 % Berlin".

100% Berlin
Amphicar – das verrückte Schwimmauto aus Berlin

100% Berlin

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 5:43


Amphicar – so hieß das kurioseste Auto, das je in Berlin gebaut wurde. Ein Auto, das fahren und schwimmen konnte. Gebaut in Borsigwalde, sorgte es schnell rund um den Erdball für Aufsehen und kuriose Situationen. In Berlin war es Teil einer großen Liebe, in Italien sorgte es Ärger, die Stasi entführte ein Exemplar und in Amerika versanken damit Journalisten im Hafenbecken von New York. Die ganze kuriose Geschichte dieses Autos, die erzählen Tim Koschwitz und Lydia Mikiforow in dieser Folge. Folge 270 des rbb 88.8-Podcasts "100 % Berlin"

96.5 WKLH
Dorene Discovers The Amphicar (6/17/24)

96.5 WKLH

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 5:19


Dorene Discovers The Amphicar (6/17/24) by 96.5 WKLH

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Bring a Trailer Podcast
Cars to Experience Before Kicking the Bucket

Bring a Trailer Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 41:42


Alex sits down with Randy, Zac, and Howard to discuss cars they need to see (or see again) before their inevitable (but let us hope distant) demise; registration slips as keepsakes; makes or models that they've never managed to put eyes on; a theoretical invite to use an Amphicar for its intended purpose; the abandoned cars of Dubai and Detroit; breathtaking finds in museums; the likelihood of the Sultan of Brunei and Sergio Perez being BaT Podcast listeners; dirt track dreams; when it's better to drive than to own; anticipation for the upcoming F1 season, starting with podium position 2; defunct American street circuits; the innate luxury of a '32 Ford hot rod; one (1) dad joke; strong opinions on the XJ220; and the humdrum inanity of driving a borrowed 250 SWB as a teenager. Links for titles/listings discussed in this episode: 4-Speed Transaxle from James Dean's 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder2019 BaT Alumni Gathering – Sonoma Speed FestivalRolling Bones '32 Ford 5-Window Highboy5k-Mile 1994 Jaguar XJ220 Got questions for the BaT staff or suggestions for our next guest? Don't hesitate to let us know! Write in to podcast@bringatrailer.com and we'll do our best to address them.

RNZ: Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan
Rare cars up for auction this weekend

RNZ: Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 9:02


Ever fancied driving a bubble car or NZ's only Amphicar? Well these rare motoring gems among others are going under the hammer this weekend. Webb's Auction Head of Collectors' Cars Caolan McAleer talks to Jesse.

Mysteries at the Museum
Erno Rubik's Magic Cube, World's First Factory, The Amphicar

Mysteries at the Museum

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 39:49


Don examines a classic toy that became a pop culture phenomenon, a delicate silk sample that symbolizes a stunning tale of international espionage and a quirky car designed to travel on both land and water. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Smith and Sniff
An Amphicar scam

Smith and Sniff

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 63:38


Jonny has been receiving some very strange emails. Also in this episode, an update on a household of Fiat Idea enthusiasts, cars seen from trains, pin-dropping interesting things, a Honda PAS nightmare, having a healthy obsession with tyre pressures, a selection box of batteries, getting mixed reviews for a new hat, Richard's recent trip to the Bicester Scramble, the most impressive school run car, swans on cars, an embarrassing best man incident, 5th Gear stunts and Top Gear challenge cars, unusual police sightings, and a listener's No Name Full Suspension Mountain Bike Guy experiences. patreon.com/smithandsniff   Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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SETTANTAxOTTANTA: 1962. Arriva Amphicar, l'auto anfibia tedesca naturalizzata americana amata anche dai britannici Avengers

70 80

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2023 4:13


ResortLoop.com - A Walt Disney World Podcast!
3 Communities and 3 Restaurants with Victor! [Ep. 829]

ResortLoop.com - A Walt Disney World Podcast!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 35:59


Tim is joined by Victor Nawrocki and we talk about three different communities worth looking at if you are considering moving to the magic of the Walt Disney World area!  We then move on to "Victor's Favorite things"!  He tells us about his three favorite Disney restaurants as a local!  You can get in touch with Victor HERE! Consider supporting ResortLoop.com!  You can find our Patreon here! Thank you for downloading and listening to ResortLoop.com - The Gateway to the Magic! Leave us a voicemail at (414) WDW-LOOP!  Riding in an Amphicar?!  Please stand clear of the doors! To receive your free vacation quote visit us at Resort Loop Travel! Help support our friends at The NASCAR Foundation! To help support the show, visit ResortLoop.com/support! Check out our LooperGear at TeePublic! Thank you for downloading Episode 829 of ResortLoop.com!

Car-Chum
Ahoy!

Car-Chum

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 26:10


Ever dreamt of taking to the water?  All that freedom, tranquillity and relaxation.  What if you could drive to the sea, river or pond and just…well, carry on driving straight in?  That's freedom for sure, but maybe not so tranquil or relaxing. This week Tony and his Car-Chum Mike explore the niche world of the amphibious car.  Ahoy!

Cars Yeah with Mark Greene
1907: Rob Miller

Cars Yeah with Mark Greene

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 37:00


Rob Miller is on the board of The Ironstone Concours d'Elegance, a role he's had for over 10 years. The two-days of fun features a number of events including a vintage road rally, a Cars and Stars Evening Gala, Speaker Forums, an Amphicar display, vintage race cars in action to watch tear up the dirt, wine tasting, and a concours.

Scott & Ally on Demand
7a: Amphicar 1

Scott & Ally on Demand

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 5:44


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Scott & Ally on Demand
7a: Amphicar 2

Scott & Ally on Demand

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 3:34


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Mecum On the Move
Mechanic Tales of Days in Formula 1 w/ TV Host Steve Matchett

Mecum On the Move

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 46:08


This episode of On The Move dives right in with hosts Matt Avery and John Kraman detailing the Mecum Auction schedule for the rest of the year. Then, John shares some personal highlights from watching this year’s 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 (including his affinity for the C8 Corvette pace car) while Matt jumps right to car news, explaining how Jaguar will be celebrating the 60th anniversary of its iconic E-type. To mark the March 2021 occasion, Jaguar Classic is creating six limited-edition matched pairs of restored 3.8 E-types, modeled after the first pair shown to the public in Geneva, Switzerland. The cars have become known by their registration numbers, 9600 HP and 77 RW, and were painted Opalescent Gunmetal Grey and British Racing Green, with the new ones mimicking those color schemes. Pricing for the collector’s items haven’t been announced, but they are available for order now. Then, the guys move on to talk about the 2021 Ram TRX, detailing that all 702 Launch Editions sold out in just a handful of hours. The hot haulers all come painted in Anvil, receive a customized badge and cost more than $90,000. Next up is Jeep’s tease of the upcoming Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer, with the brand announcing the reveal will take place on September 3. Matt and John highlight the deep heritage of the model and ponder how it’ll stack up against some of the existing players in the space. Matt and John then shift gears to chat with featured guest Steve Matchett, a former Formula 1 Grand Prix mechanic, author and TV host. Steve shares how he got his start in the industry, first apprenticing as a teenager at a Mazda dealership in England, and then tells of his transition to the Graypaul Ferrari dealership and how he got his break into the world of Formula 1 in 1990. Along the way, he also shares how he bought a farmhouse in the French countryside and set about writing, including penning his best seller, "The Mechanic’s Tale." Wrapping up the show, Matt and John are revved up for the upcoming Mecum Dallas auction (taking place October 15-17), and to get ready, they select three special highlights from the growing list of consignments. What catches Matt’s eye is a 2006 Cadillac XLR, a 1967 Amphicar 770 and a 1965 Porsche 356 C. Meanwhile, John is smitten with a 1990 Chevrolet 454SS, a 1967 Pontiac GTO and a 2006 Ford GT.

Viertausendhertz | Talk
Mikrodilettanten | Betreutes Löten

Viertausendhertz | Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 129:02


Die apokalyptischen Tanten erheben sich zu ihrem elften Jubiläum. Zu allem Überfluss und vorsätzlich im Amphicar angereist: Jan Müller! Was soll jetzt noch kommen? Eventuell ein ABBA-Feature? Lasst euch überraschen und ab ins Körbchen mit einem Sack Loopys! Das haben wir uns alle verdient. Bei Apple Podcasts hören & abonnieren: apple.co/2RCKRaj Bei Spotify hören & folgen: spoti.fi/354H3Tf Social Media: instagram.com/mikrodilettanten twitter.com/mikrodilettante facebook.com/mikrodilettanten --- Euch gefällt, was wir machen? Dann unterstützt unsere Arbeit mit einer Mitgliedschaft im #KlubViertausendhertz. Als Dankeschön bekommt ihr unsere Podcasts werbefrei, früher und mit zusätzlichen Inhalten zum Hören! Vielen Dank für Euren Support! Jetzt Mitglied werden: klub.viertausendhertz.de

Serien
Mikrodilettanten | Betreutes Löten

Serien

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 129:02


Die apokalyptischen Tanten erheben sich zu ihrem elften Jubiläum. Zu allem Überfluss und vorsätzlich im Amphicar angereist: Jan Müller! Was soll jetzt noch kommen? Eventuell ein ABBA-Feature? Lasst euch überraschen und ab ins Körbchen mit einem Sack Loopys! Das haben wir uns alle verdient. Bei Apple Podcasts hören & abonnieren: apple.co/2RCKRaj Bei Spotify hören & folgen: spoti.fi/354H3Tf Social Media: instagram.com/mikrodilettanten twitter.com/mikrodilettante facebook.com/mikrodilettanten --- Euch gefällt, was wir machen? Dann unterstützt unsere Arbeit mit einer Mitgliedschaft im #KlubViertausendhertz. Als Dankeschön bekommt ihr unsere Podcasts werbefrei, früher und mit zusätzlichen Inhalten zum Hören! Vielen Dank für Euren Support! Jetzt Mitglied werden: klub.viertausendhertz.de

Viertausendhertz | Alle Podcasts
Mikrodilettanten | Betreutes Löten

Viertausendhertz | Alle Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 129:02


Die apokalyptischen Tanten erheben sich zu ihrem elften Jubiläum. Zu allem Überfluss und vorsätzlich im Amphicar angereist: Jan Müller! Was soll jetzt noch kommen? Eventuell ein ABBA-Feature? Lasst euch überraschen und ab ins Körbchen mit einem Sack Loopys! Das haben wir uns alle verdient. Bei Apple Podcasts hören & abonnieren: apple.co/2RCKRaj Bei Spotify hören & folgen: spoti.fi/354H3Tf Social Media: instagram.com/mikrodilettanten twitter.com/mikrodilettante facebook.com/mikrodilettanten --- Euch gefällt, was wir machen? Dann unterstützt unsere Arbeit mit einer Mitgliedschaft im #KlubViertausendhertz. Als Dankeschön bekommt ihr unsere Podcasts werbefrei, früher und mit zusätzlichen Inhalten zum Hören! Vielen Dank für Euren Support! Jetzt Mitglied werden: klub.viertausendhertz.de

Mikrodilettanten
Betreutes Löten

Mikrodilettanten

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 129:02


Die apokalyptischen Tanten erheben sich zu ihrem elften Jubiläum. Zu allem Überfluss und vorsätzlich im Amphicar angereist: Jan Müller! Was soll jetzt noch kommen? Eventuell ein ABBA-Feature? Lasst euch überraschen und ab ins Körbchen mit einem Sack Loopys! Das haben wir uns alle verdient. Bei Apple Podcasts hören & abonnieren: apple.co/2RCKRaj Bei Spotify hören & folgen: spoti.fi/354H3Tf Social Media: instagram.com/mikrodilettanten twitter.com/mikrodilettante facebook.com/mikrodilettanten --- Euch gefällt, was wir machen? Dann unterstützt unsere Arbeit mit einer Mitgliedschaft im #KlubViertausendhertz. Als Dankeschön bekommt ihr unsere Podcasts werbefrei, früher und mit zusätzlichen Inhalten zum Hören! Vielen Dank für Euren Support! Jetzt Mitglied werden: klub.viertausendhertz.de

Garage Night
Retrotech - It Drives On Water!

Garage Night

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 8:21


This week, Jeff tells about the AmphiCar 770.

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The HVAC Jerks
S2B3 - Jerky Bits! - Science Projects

The HVAC Jerks

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 11:14


Just like the automotive industry had the Amphicar (look it up), HVAC manufacturers have had their share of wackiness, too.  Hear more with a handful of Jerky Bits!

Curbside Car Show
Boaty Mc Boat Face Cars and Racing

Curbside Car Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2019 30:56


Tony Barthel and Jim Cherry, hosts of the popular Curbside Classic Car Show podcast, discuss Lake County’s Boat Races, a challenge of junk cars, junk boats and a soapy track making a night of true enjoyment for anyone who loves the demolition derby and an extreme version of the most ridiculous and fun racing event on the west coast. The Curbside Classic Car Show podcast is a fun look at the world of vintage cars, car events and the people that make them happen.

Disney Wedding Podcast
#374 Escape Wedding Spotlight: Shelby & Kyle

Disney Wedding Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2019 26:48


This week, Shelby Kramer shares the story of her Escape Collection wedding ceremony at Sea Breeze Point, reception at House of Blues, and dessert party at Vikings Landing in Epcot’s Norway Pavilion. Shelby discusses how she chose Escape over Wishes, what the planning process was like for both the Disney and House of Blues portions of her day, and how thrilled she was with the oft-derided Vikings Landing location. You’ll also hear about a host of special wedding-day surprises, from an Amphicar ride at Disney Springs’ Boathouse to a Frozen Ever After ride mix-in during Extra Magic Hours!  See all the photos here!

Made in Museums - Travels to Curious Museums
MiM 010 - Lane Motor Museum in Nashville, Tennessee

Made in Museums - Travels to Curious Museums

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2019 51:13


Confession:  I am not a car person I’ve always thought of the automobile as just a mode of transportation.  Nothing fancy, totally practical.  However, the marketing person in me completely understands the emotional appeal cars can have on people.  And the product manager in me can appreciate a good design in any form.  So I was completely surprised after my visit to the Lane Motor Museum when I had this strange desire to just pick up one of the microcars in their collection and take it home.  Maybe it’s my recent fascination with all things tiny (no Game of Thrones for me – I binge watch shows about tiny homes).  Or maybe it’s just the mash-up of something so practical in a package that seems so impractical.  Whatever the reason, their vast collection of microcars is just one reason to visit the Lane Motor Museum in Nashville, Tennessee.  Home to the largest collection of microcars, and also one of the largest amphibious vehicles – the 60 Ton LARC – the Lane Motor Museum has enough variety to satisfy both the hardcore and casual car enthusiast (and even just the average museum nerd!).  Focused primarily on European cars -- although there are cars from all around the world -- the museum goes beyond the traditional car museum by collecting cars that are odd, unique, or are truly one-of-a-kind.  Most of these cars are models that were never sold in the United States, and most of them are not the type of car you’d find in the typical homeowner’s garage.  Whether it’s a prototype car, a test car, a modified car, a failed innovation, or a product designed for a very specific niche, all of the cars in their collection reflect a specific point in history and a specific cultural influence that drove its development.  So let’s get started traveling through their amazing collection! Museum Highlights:  Lane Motor Museum – starting out with just 80 cars from the founder’s private collection, the building that houses the museum was originally a Sunbeam bread factory.  The original 80 cars have now grown to a total of 545 – with about 150 cars on display at any time -- and the collection now includes scooters, motorcycles, bicycles, a few airplanes and some canoes.  Rumor has it that sometimes on a hot summer day visitors can still smell the faint odor of baking bread.    Restoration & Care of the Collection – listen to the episode to hear about how they “exercise” the cars, the restoration process, and the challenges of finding parts for foreign cars no longer in production and never sold in the U.S.  The “Vault” Tour – when you visit, make sure to take the Vault Tour.  This tour goes down into the basement where you see cars not on exhibit.  I love behind-the-scenes tours and this one doesn’t disappoint.  This area includes vehicles in the queue for restoration, ones that are actively being worked on, and some that are just waiting for their moment to be brought upstairs for an exhibit.     World Flags – don’t forget to look up when you visit.  Hanging from the ceiling throughout the museum are flags from around the world.  Underneath each flag are cars manufactured by that country.  In the U.S. we tend to think of the automobile as only an American invention, but around the world numerous car manufacturers have adapted, modified and developed cars uniquely qualified for their geography, their time in history, or for their specific customers.  1947 Tatra T-87 Saloon – Tatra was a well-known Czechoslovakian automobile manufacturer.  This sleek, silver Tatra T-87 was the luxury car of its day and was regularly used as the chauffer vehicle of Czechoslovakian military officers.  Notice the big fin on the back?  These cars were very heavy, especially in the back end, so the fin was a design feature that helped with stability.  1938 Tatra T-97 – look closely at the front of the T-97.  Does that design remind you of any other car?  Ferdinand Porsche, father of the Volkswagen Beetle, was heavily influenced by the design of the Tatra and incorporated key design elements into the Volkswagen Beetle.    How did the Tatra cars contribute to defeating Hitler?  Listen to the episode for the full story to find out how the design of the Tatra automobiles did their part in the war effort.  If you’ve ever wondered if design can have a direct impact on the world, then this story proves it.  1958 Tatra T-603 – with its unique, 3-headlight design, the T-603 has a very rounded front end.   The back fin seen on earlier Tatra cars is replaced by a rear window for visibility, but the body definitely grew in size.   1962 Citroën 2CV Sahara – the 2CV is an iconic French car.  Developed before World War II, it wasn’t produced until after the war because the engineers wanted to hide it from the Nazis.  When it was introduced at the 1948 Paris Auto Show, journalists laughed at it.  They didn’t get it.  Made from thin sheet metal, with a tiny two-cylinder engine, seats that looked like lawn chairs, a rollback roof, and a very cushy, rolling suspension, the 2CV did not conform to what everyone at the time thought a car should be.  Of course, the engineers weren’t designing the car for the average Parisian, but to replace the farmer’s horse and cart.  After World War II much of the population in France was very rural.  This car was designed to be durable, travel across fields and in places with very few roads, and be simple enough to be repaired by a rural farmer with just hand tools.  1938 Citroën Berline Traction Avant – introduced originally in 1934, the front-wheel drive of the Berline Traction Avant was a breakthrough in technology.  However, the company spent so much money developing this model that it actually bankrupted the company, and ended up being sold to Michelin.  Of course, the museum wouldn’t just have the standard Berline Traction Avant.  Notice the large pontoons on each side of the front fenders?  During World War II, some of these cars were converted to run by burning wood or coal instead of gasoline.  Gasoline was rationed by the Nazis.  Instead of asking the Nazis for gasoline rations, French engineers came up with another solution.  This specific model in the museum runs on coal.  Coal would be put into one of the pontoons and lit on fire.  The methane gas from the burning coal would then run through a tube underneath the car and up into the second pontoon to cool down before being cleaned and filtered through a special carburetor.  The car couldn’t go as fast or as far as it could on gasoline, but those limitations were worth it instead of asking the German army for fuel rations.  Mignet Flying Fleas – the Lane Motor Museum also includes a collection of unique, French staggered wing airplanes nicknamed “the flying flea”.  Originally sold as a set of plans that the owner could use to build the plane themselves, these planes were unique in the fact that they did not include a rudder pedal.  This meant the plane couldn’t roll, which supposedly meant it wouldn’t ever stall.  Of course, owners have reported that it’s true that they don’t stall – instead, they just kind of fall out of the sky, which is the reason most of these planes are equipped with parachutes.  The specific flying flea in the picture (HM.293) is unique for its foldable wings – a design improvement so the owner could just store the airplane in their garage versus having to pay expensive hanger fees.  1964 Amphicar 770 – originally developed in Germany, the 770 was the most successful amphibious car ever produced.  Built on a very intuitive platform using the steering wheel to steer and the front wheels acting like rudders, the 770 is still taken out every August to a local lake and rides are given to visitors.       1961 Chevrolet Corphibian – designed by two Chevrolet engineers as a side project, this amphibious vehicle prototype modified a Chevrolet Corvair pickup truck.  Once the truck was driven into the water, all of the marine controls are located in the bed of the truck.  Unfortunately, Chevrolet never went forward with the idea and this Corphibian is the only one in existence.  1959 U.S. Army LARC LX – the largest amphibious craft, the LARC LX (Lighter, Amphibious, Resupply, Cargo) is capable of transporting 60 tons of cargo.  Outfitted with four diesel engines (one for each wheel) the LARC is the largest vehicle at the Lane Motor Museum and sits out behind the museum due to its 62’ length, 26’ width and 20’ height.  The tires alone are 9’ high.  Listen to the episode to hear how the museum acquired the LARC and how it was transported from Florida to Nashville.  And, yes, it still runs – they actually used to crush cars with it.    1964 Peel P-50 – recognized in the Guinness Book of World Records as the smallest production car, this is where the start of my fascination with all things microcar began.  This single-seat microcar was built by a fiberglass manufacturer and is only 4’ high.  Weighing only 250 pounds, there was no need for a reverse gear.  The driver would just simply use the convenient handle at the rear of the car to pick up the car and turn it around.  Fun fact:  depending on the country, some microcars would only have 3 wheels because cars were taxed by the number of wheels.  1965 Peel Trident – of course, the next evolution in microcars would be the two-seater so the Trident was introduced with a clear, plexiglass “bubble top” design.  Don’t be fooled by the two-seater design – it wasn’t that roomy for two people.  And the bubble top – while great for visibility – was poorly ventilated and it quickly became as hot as an oven inside the car on a sunny day.  1956 Heinkel Kabine 175 – now the Germans enter the microcar market with cars developed by the airplane maker Messerschmitt.  Prohibited from building aircraft after World War II, the company started making scooters and then microcars.  If you look closely at the front of the car, you’ll see a door handle.  This car had a very distinctive front opening door. The idea was you could pull up curbside, open the door, and step out onto the curb without having to parallel park.  1957 BMW Isetta 300 – BMW made full-sized cars, but wanted an inexpensive car to supplement slow post-war sales.  Although this car is not painted to factory specs, over 3,000 Isettas were sold in the U.S. until a California ruling prohibited the car from being driven on their state highway system.  1957 Messerschmitt KR200 – all the microcars up until now have been the “bubble” design and very compact.  Developed by the airplane maker Messerschmitt, this car is a significant departure from that design with a wide front end, extended front fenders, and a long body.  Unique to this car is the fact that the interior seating is more like an airplane cockpit with the driver in front and the passenger seated directly behind.  1980 Subaru X-100 – looking like a rocket and built for speed, the test vehicle was specifically designed for the sole purpose of producing a car that could travel 100 miles on a single tank of gas.  Did it achieve that goal?   Find out if it did, and what happened to the project, by listening to the episode.  1955 MG TF-1500 – the car that started it all.  When asked what he wanted for his 12th birthday, museum founder Jeff Lane responded, “my own MG.”  Rebuilding this car from pieces with his Dad, this 1955 MG was Jeff Lane’s first classic car and is still being driven to this day.  Next to Jeff’s car is his sister’s red MG, his dad’s car and his brother’s car.  Who would have guessed back then where Jeff’s fascination with cars would have ended up? 1932 Helicron – okay.  Let’s take a car and a plane and then mash the two together.  Yep, that sounds like a good idea.  That’s the Helicron.  With a giant propeller on the front of the car, it’s very distinctive in both looks and sound.  For some reason, though, the Helicron never quite caught on.  If you want to know why, just watch the video.  Can you imagine that sound on a city street?  As I learned the backstories behind some of these cars, it made me appreciate the human ingenuity and the commitment required to design a machine this complicated and bring it to market.  The Lane Motor Museum showcases how the automobile has been an integral part of our cultural identity far beyond just as a mode of transportation.  From someone’s idea to build an amphibious car, or a plane with fold-up wings, or a microcar based on a scooter platform demonstrates both the innovation and the craziness that resides within us all. Don’t forget – when you make the trip to visit the Lane Motor Museum, I highly recommend the behind-the-scenes Vault Tour that includes a visit to the “basement” to see cars that aren’t on display.  Really interesting.  If you love to document your travels to off-the-beaten-path places, then show me where you're heading or where you've been by sharing your stories with me at Made in Museums on Facebook,  Twitter, and Instagram.  If you want to let me know about a curious museum that you’ve visited, and that I should cover on this show, contact me through social media or send me an email.          

Hell and High Horror Podcast
#61 - Murderers Who Got Away (By Cocaine or Amphicar)

Hell and High Horror Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2019 71:43


This week Repy and Austyn tell the stories of school shooter and poisoner Laurie Dann as well as the strange murder of JoAnn Nichols by her husband James Nichols that went unsolved for over 25 years. Our theme music is a derivative work featuring samples from Top Pop by Jumbo Seller Music and clips of dialog from Peeping Tom (1960), The Shining (1980), and Psycho (1960).    Our cover artwork was created by Pineberrry. The hosts of Hell and High Horror are @austyncastelli and @reparataann Become a Patron on Patreon and gain access to our monthly news episode and more!: https://www.patreon.com/Hellandhighhorror Follow us on: Twitter: twitter.com/hellhighhorror Facebook: facebook.com/hellandhighhorror/ Instagram: Instagram.com/hellandhighhorror We’re proud to be part of the Murderly network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast
WFS 049 - Cast and Blast with Outdoor TV Show Host Gary Lewis | Fly Fishing, Deer Hunting and Frontier Unlimited

Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2018 66:28


Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/49 I had a chance to pick the brain of the Gary Lewis, TV Show host of Frontier Unlimited and author of a bunch of books and articles on fly fishing and hunting. We talk about the MacNab challenge, Hunt Tv, the Pursuit Channel and how he found himself on the cover of Salmon, Trout Steelheader and how that felt.  Lot's of good stuff as we mix it up again this week. Show Notes with Gary Lewis 06:42 - John Gierach was on the show in episode 47. 08:12 - Frontier Unlimited is Gary's TV show 10:55 - The Utah Cutt Slam program gets noted here. 12:05 - The MacNab Challenge comes from the John MacNab novel. 20:10 - Whiskey 5, Leupold binoculars 23:40 - 6th Edition of Fishing Central Oregon and Fishing Mt. Hood Country 25:30 - The Pursuit Channel and Hunt Channel.TV 33:10 - The Teeny Nymph was noted again 34:10 - The Fly Fishing and Tying Journal 34:30 - Gary makes the cover of Salmon, Trout and Steelheader 41:00 - The episode on hunting red stag in New Zealand 43:20 - The show where Gary does the MacNab Challenge 45:00 - The Amphicar is a car and a boat all in one. 51:10 - Boy Iberson has a great book on Blacktail Trophy Tactics   You can find Gary at GaryLewisOutdoors.com or at his TV show Frontier Unlimited   Show Sponsors https://ascentflyfishing.com/ http://www.ty-rite.com/   Conclusion with Gary Lewis That was great to mix it up a bit with Gary Lewis.  The MacNab challenge was really of interest to me because getting a steelhead, chukar and deer in the same day is a crazy challenge. Gary also provides some good tips on hunting and fishing.  Head over to Frontier Unlimited to check out Gary's TV show. Click on the link below to get the show notes links: https://wetflyswing.com/49

Cars Yeah with Mark Greene
1103: Brad Phillips is the National Relationship Manager for Hagerty Insurance..

Cars Yeah with Mark Greene

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2018 33:28


Brad Phillips is the National Relationship Manager and Brand Ambassador for Hagerty Insurance. Over his lifetime, he’s attempted to restore over 30 vehicles from the Nickel era through the 1990s. Brad’s a road trip fanatic, having been coast to coast and everywhere in between. He is a multi-year veteran of long-distance rallies and tours including the Great Race, and he’s the only person to attempt driving an Amphicar from Tennessee to Vermont. It didn’t go well. He’s in the middle of a two-year project restoring a 1965 Sunbeam Tiger. Brad’s been involved in the collector car insurance business since 2003 helping enthusiasts worldwide to protect their ‘fun stuff’. He is also a speaker, moderator, judge, a regular at The Concours d’Lemons and hosts an annual Amelia Island or Bust caravan.

DE INTERVIEW PODCAST VOOR ONDERNEMEND NEDERLAND | 7DTV
Roy Bolks (Potomac): ‘Je kan de mooiste Ferrari hebben, maar met een Amphicar steel je echt de show’

DE INTERVIEW PODCAST VOOR ONDERNEMEND NEDERLAND | 7DTV

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2016


In deze bijzondere aflevering van ShopDoc praat onze reporter Godfried met eigenaar Roy Bolks van Potomac Classics. Een autobedrijf, gespecialiseerd in klassiekers. En in het bijzonder; in de Amphicar.De Amphicar‘De Amphicar is zo bijzonder en vertegenwoordigt vrijheid’, zo vertelt Roy. ‘Je kan de mooiste Ferrari hebben, maar met een Amphicar steel je echt de show’.Wereldwijd zijn er 5876 geproduceerd. Potomac is de grootste op het gebied van onderdelen, restauratie en voorraad van deze bijzondere auto.Marketing en CommunicatieBovenaan staan voor Roy de veilinghuizen en de handelsbeurzen. Hij bezoekt er zo’n 14 op jaarbasis en dit zijn de plekken waar deals worden gesloten. Op sommige beurzen staat ie met een paar auto’s, op andere met soms meer dan 20. Een rondreizend circus.Enige tijd geleden heeft Roy een heuse ‘pop-up’ geopend aan de A12 met 180 klassiekers. In een maand tijd deed hij daar 43 deals. Maar het openhouden iedere dag voor allerlei dagjesmensen was te intensief en dus was dit concept niet houdbaar.InternetDe markt is transparant geworden, de klant wijzer. Dus is het lastiger geworden je marges te draaien, maar de markt is wel groter geworden.Via mobile.de doet ie het meest, daarop zoekt zijn internationale doelgroep.Maar het blijft een zoektocht om de juiste koers te kiezen voor online. Zeker gezien de doelgroep, die in de kern bestaat uit 50 en met name 60 plussers.BeleggingEn voor deze doelgroep is de handelswaar van Roy super interessant. De beurzen gaan niet denderend en de spaarrentes raken de 0%. En dus zijn klassieke auto’s een interessante belegging voor oudere mensen met geld.

3 O'Clock Parade
S1E20 Drunky Cross dresses Car Jacks an Amiphicar & thats just the first 30 mins

3 O'Clock Parade

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2016 110:12


It doesnt take much to entertain us. Just a little Crossdressing in a stolen Amphicar while theres double penetration of a sourboner.