SOLVED: Djetset #419 - Ozamphibian Platypus

[Djetset]

What is this called for one point?

[Otto Puzzell]

Daddy sang bass...

[Djetset]

Sorry, you lost me with that one   !!

STOP PRESS:  OK Otto, I've just got the 'Daddy sang bass' connection 

[Djetset]

Float, float on...

[gilescooperuk]

Dutton Mariner

[Djetset]

No, not that.

[gilescooperuk]

Is it another of Tim Dutton's creations?

[Djetset]

What, as in a Dutton Phaeton? That would have sunk long ago!  Only joking, but no Dutton connection here.

[woodinsight]

SeaRoader?

[Djetset]

No. not that one.

[Tom_I]

This is an Australian amphibious vehicle made by a company called - wait for it - Ozamphibian. I wonder how much they paid a consultancy to think that one up.

It's called the Ozamphibian Platypus, and is based on a Suzuki Jimny. It looks to be well-made, and is said to be capable of 100 km/h on the road, and 7 knots in the water.

The first one was made in around 2004. I don't know how many have been produced, but you can order one today for $55,000 AUS plus tax and delivery (that's about $54,000 US, £34,000 or €40,000).

[Djetset]

Now that's what I call a complete answer!  Well done Tom; a well-deserved point to you.

[Arunas]

Its name sounds as if it's written in Latin