> what will happen when the last transmission dies and there are no more
parts?

It's not a problem, everything on the Amphicar can be made, including all
parts of the transmission, it's just a question of economics. These days
most people repair transmissions while just 10 years ago they were replaced
and in some cases the old ones were thrown away. As Amphicars increase in
value (and worldwide it tends to be inflation plus a bit each year) then
making parts becomes more economical.

If you buy a new car today then because of the electronics and technology in
it you know it will have a finite life - typically less than 20 years -
whereas Amphicar can go on forever and the engine is simple enough to be
adapted to run on alternative fuels in the future.

The biggest threat to the Amphicar is political/legal/environmental. Powered
cars and boats are increasingly being restricted around the world, it's more
of a problem here in Europe where the anti-car culture is very strong but
it could happen there.

David Chapman in the UK




        
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