05-07-2007, 04:06 PM
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Re: Amphicar on Paris Houseboat
--- In amphicar-lovers@yahoogroups.com, Robert Vondracek
wrote:
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> Bill Todd, a member, knows that guy in Paris well. >
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Mon amities-
> The amphicar in Paris is owned by Undersea Architect and visionary
Jacques Rougerie. Its a 1964 and he has had it for about 15 years.
It was restored in France, with all of the parts being purchased
from Hugh. Jacques and I have cruised the Champs-Elysee many times
in it, but Ive yet to take it in the Seine. It has some very unique
cleats above the front wheel wells. I have no idea where they came
from, but they look great.
The boat that it sits on is a Pineche, or French river barge that
has been converted to his home and office. Inside, he has an
aquarium full of lake sturgeon which you can actually dive into and
hang out in a bell. The rest of Jaques daily life is equally as
interesting.
Bill
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