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Schwimmwagen
Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2005 10:54 am
by Pine
Straight out of WWII, the VW Type 166. It was quickly nick named Schwimmwagen (swimming car) and there were about 15.000 made. For propulsion in the water the car was equipped with a retractable propeller connected to the crank shaft of the engine. Top speed in the water was about 8km/h and the front wheels acted as a rudder. Air cooled engine, and 4WD. Why the guys at Wolfsburg with the white coats and thick glasses never made a civilised version, remains a mystery...
Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2005 4:54 pm
by eben
I'd take one of those...
Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2005 9:22 am
by calooker
Was checking out the feature in one of the pom mags, it featured one of these and it looked real grand, only Kak thing it mentioned that they only had a life span of something like 6 weeks before they got blown to smithereens, shame.
Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2005 10:27 am
by eben
what were the poms driving?
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2005 11:21 am
by Pine
Mini Mokes, perhaps?
Re: Schwimmwagen
Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 2:30 pm
by hentysnr
Hi Pine
I have one of the most amazing illustrations of the Schwimmwagen. I got it from my Dad who got it whilst we lived in Wolfsburg back in '68. My Dad was Regional Director at VW for years, anyway this book is about A3 size, has see through pages and as you page through the book you literally peel away layers of the vehicle, I could try and scan it but one would lose the effect of seeing through the pages. Would love to share it with you guys that are interested any advise, what do you think? Regards Henty
Re: Schwimmwagen
Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 3:12 pm
by Pine
Hi Henty - thanks, that sounds very interesting! You actually stayed in Wolfsburg? WOW!!
Can you please post some pics of the Schwimmwagen book? If you ever want to sell it, please let me know!
take care
Pine
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Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 7:26 pm
by CooP
eben wrote:what were the poms driving?
Not five minutes ago I resigned from another forum in a huge temper because of the constant racist remarks and name calling. I expected better from you guys.
Re: Schwimmwagen
Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 8:17 pm
by eben
CooP wrote:eben wrote:what were the poms driving?
Not five minutes ago I resigned from another forum in a huge temper because of the constant racist remarks and name calling. I expected better from you guys.
I didn't see anything wrong with it in 2005 and I don't think I see anything wrong with it now...
Re: Schwimmwagen
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 12:12 pm
by CooP
eben wrote:I didn't see anything wrong with it in 2005 and I don't think I see anything wrong with it now...
You don't see anything wrong with public racism?
Re: Schwimmwagen
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 12:32 pm
by Pine
Please step away from my thread, if you don't have anything to say about a bloody SCHWIMMWAGEN!
Re: Schwimmwagen
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 12:43 pm
by IMPI
I read that captured schwimwagens were in such a demand from the allies that up to3 jeeps were swopped for one captured Schwimmer
Armand
Re: Schwimmwagen
Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 11:46 am
by CooP
Pine wrote:Please step away from my thread, if you don't have anything to say about a bloody SCHWIMMWAGEN!
SORRY
So, nice car from the plans. Very interesting. Are there many real ones about? Don't recall seeing one at local shows. Looks like a cool thing to own, esp if you live near a dam. Any pics of a real one?
Re: Schwimmwagen
Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 12:20 pm
by Retrobug
Here is one for sale!
http://www.vw166.com/marktplatz/index.html
A bit far to go check it out though!
Re: Schwimmwagen
Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:10 pm
by Ron&Gill
Half a million ZAR and then some... fair enough... looks great though. Imagine taking it out, and sinking it... arrghhh!!