eBay Find of the Day: Dobbertin HydroCar w/video

Source: Gizmag

Some things you just have to see to believe; like this eBay gem, the Dobbertin HydroCar.  Designed and built by Rick Dobbertin.  Rick is no stranger to amphibious vehicles, his first amphibious vehicle was the The Dobbertin Surface Orbiter completed nearly 30,000 miles on land and 3,000 miles at sea.

Reading the ad, it seems there is still some tweaking yet to be done to get the prop for the Arneson surface drive dialed in.  Yes, this thing is propelled by an Arneson while in water.  And why not, the Chevy engine has 762 hp and 712 lb-ft of torque, more than enough grunt to turn that meat-cleaver like propeller.  But again, the HydroCar has yet to get on plane.  To some, bidding may sound like an adventure; to others, bidding may sound like a money pit.  I say YOBO (You Only Boat Once), maybe you should boat in a Dobbertin?

Click past the jump for more photos and a video of the HydroCar being water tested.  And don’t forget to check out the eBay listing, there is a ton of info on the car boat.

Source: eBay and Gizmag