The Amphigeo Story | 
 enlarge | Author: Mark Roehrig
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Category: Book
Buy New: $24.95
Avg. Customer Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 2370503
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 130
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 10.6 x 8 x 0.4
ISBN: 1553696530
Dewey Decimal Number: 028
EAN: 9781553696537
ASIN: 1553696530
Publication Date: August 2002
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Product Description
Amphibious vehicles were some of the first self propelled vehicles ever created going all the way back to 1805. The only Factory produced amphibian was the Amphicar in the 60's. Just some of the facts about amphibians that are dispelled in "The Amphigeo Story." Today more than ever the world is ready for such a vehicle, one that you can drive around doing errands as well as tear down a boat ramp into the froth. The Amphigeo is for the masses, two thirds of the planet is covered in water, and 70% of the world's population lives on the water or very near. Why then should it be we have to own a boat and a car to take advantage of both mediums of transportation? Not anymore, Mark Roehrig has developed the simplest conversion ever conceived for putting a car into the water. His "Amphigeo" took just 5 months to build; his second would only take about 3 months, for now he knows all the secrets and shortcuts, which is exactly what prompted him to write "The Amphigeo Story." Now anyone can own an amphibious car, at the lowest price ever imagined, in fact the Amphigeo is just that, the world's best bargain in an amphibian. The Amphigeo makes use of many of the original parts, including engine, transmission, CV axles, steering, suspension, seats, dash, radiator, fans, fuel tank and more. This car has changed his life, everywhere he goes crowds gather, the press and TV has loved doing the story. But Mark will tell you none of that surpasses driving in the water, it is his ultimate reward, and after 2 years the Amphigeo's design has proved reliable. If you're ready for the experience of a lifetime, this books for you, you could build an Amphigeo or have one built, but owning one will definitely put an end to the everyday doldrums. Any car can drive into the water, only a good one can drive out again.
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A unique one-off February 14, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The sky was blue, the sea was inviting and I was considering how possible it would be to convert a car to an amphibian. So an internet search that revealed 'The Amphigeo Story', how a Geo had been made amphibian, looked just the thing. And it was the only such book or reference that I could find. The sample pages don't tell you much, apart from the author acknowledging that he is not a great writer, so I ordered what was apparently the last copy in stock. Well, he is right - the spelling and grammar would pass no exams. I'd question his sense of humour and turn of phrase. Clearly an editor would have been a help. However the car is obviously a remarkable achievement, and the book is a fascinating read - mainly because the answer 'how does he get away with it' does not appear right through to the last page. My question relates to the question of road safety. This is really not a Geo - the engine has been moved from under the hood to the rear seat, and connected by a chain drive to a differential and axle system welded together from scrapyard parts. The wheel sizes are changed, the speedometer is inaccurate, the front and rear body structure have been rebuilt and there is a propeller turning underneath all the time. Given the number of times it has been in the media, I am amazed that no vehicle inspectors have queried its safety to the driver and passenger and any other road users. All in all, if you want to convert a Geo in this way, there are no doubt useful instructions, sketches, photos, tips and ideas. But why would you? There is precious little to assist with conversion of a different vehicle - some of which, one imagines, would have been a lot more straightforward (eg a rear-engined car such as a VW beetle).
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