Chris Haynes
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What is the origin of that "Baby Lincoln" radiator shell ornament?
One of them tried again in 2004 using a 1959 Buick, the interior was welded to be watertight, the prow of a boat was attached to the front of the car, and, amazingly, the car was fully functional and still had its tires.
It too spotted and sunk.
In 2005, once again one of the original "truckonauts" tried once again. His craft, a converted 1949 Mercury station wagon, appears to follow the design of the second-attempt 1959 Buick car boat. It carried 13 people and was stopped at the usual area just off Key West. The Mercury was apparently originally a taxi.
No Model A's. I guess the oil slick from leaky real engine bearings would give it away too soon.![]()