German-built amphibious car, which uses a Triumph Herald engine...


Bernd Weise, of the Amphicar Club Berlin, pilots his 1961 Amphicar down the Grand Canal, past the Rialto bridge at rear, in Venice May 28, 2009. The German-built amphibious car, which uses a Triumph Herald engine, is capable of over 110 kph (70mph) by road and 8 knots on water. Its driver needs a regular driving licence and a boat licence. Picture taken May 28, 2009.

Bernd Weise, of the Amphicar Club Berlin, pilots his 1961 Amphicar down the Grand Canal, past the Rialto bridge at rear, in Venice May 28, 2009. The German-built amphibious car, which uses a Triumph Herald engine, is capable of over 110 kph (70mph) by road and 8 knots on water. Its driver needs a regular driving licence and a boat licence.


Bernd Weise, of the Amphicar Club Berlin, pilots his 1961 Amphicar down the Grand Canal, past the Rialto bridge at rear, in Venice May 28, 2009. The German-built amphibious car, which uses a Triumph Herald engine, is capable of over 110 kph (70mph) by road and 8 knots on water. Its driver needs a regular driving licence and a boat licence. Picture taken May 28, 2009

Bernd Weise, of the Amphicar Club Berlin, pilots his 1961 Amphicar down the Grand Canal in Venice May 28, 2009. The German-built amphibious car, which uses a Triumph Herald engine, is capable of over 110 kph (70mph) by road and 8 knots on water. Its driver a needs regular driving licence and a boat licence. Picture taken May 28, 2009.