To answer a couple of questions... <span style="font-weight: bold">Dizzy</span> - If I have a fishing pole in my hand, steering wheel in the other, what do I do with my beer? These cars do about 6 knotts in the water and 70 MPH on land. Mine seems to like about 55 real well. The 1147cc Triumph engine puts out only 43 HP. <span style="font-weight: bold">Ron</span> - I am a purist as well. I built my Amphi to be as correct as possible. I am not satisfied with anything less. My current quest it to find the rest of the tool kit, correct outside mirrors and passenger visor. I know what you mean about the "customs" I prefer it to be as correct as possible for historic purposes. Mine is 100% correct with the exception of a handfull of hardware and the hand controls I have built. I got odd looks too when I asked similar "detail oriented" questions about wire and hose routing etc. It can be correct and a swimmer too! I too was @ Celina. You may have seen me there, or we may have met. I was the only guy in a wheelchair there. To answer your question, trunk boards are glossy gunmetal grey, the gear shift handle is glossy black. As far as trailer queens go, that is OK with me as long as they get shown and are not just stored never to be appreciated by the public (what a waste that is). Every time I have mine out in the water (5+ hours yesterday), it is a education for a lot of people. I have met many good people because of this car. I see that as a plus! <span style="font-weight: bold">ex98thdrill</span> - The Amphicars came in 4 colors (although some custom colors were done for rescue equipment and at least 1 black factory one was produced). The 4 available colors (in order of production numbers) were Regatta Red - Beach Sand White - Lagoon Blue - Fjord Green I am lucky enough to have the whole set! 1 newly restored (white), 1 driver (red, non-swimer), & 2 parts cars (blue & green). Cap'n
