Everyone likes to take a dip now and again - a good swim is just plain fun. How about a drive "in" the lake? Sounds fun, right? But, unless you're Michael Scott, we don't think you'll drive into the lake just like that. However, you could if you owned one of these amphibious cars. Ranging from military prowess, to vehicles made for the common driver, we've put together a list for you that is sure to have you itching for the beach.

DUKW

Here we have a proud salute to our troops. Pronounced "Duck", the DUKW (D for designed in 1942; U referring to the utility body style; K for all-wheel drive; and W for dual rear axles) is an amphibious vehicle with serious carrying capacity. It was able to ferry 25 troops and two tons of equipment from ships out at sea to the mainland. The few remaining models are now retired and often seen giving rides to tourists in places like London and Boston, but the DUKW was one of the greatest assets we had in WWII.

Volkswagen Beetle

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While not exactly designed for amphibious use, the original VW Bugs were known to float. However, they did begin to leak eventually, and you only had the tires to move your forward instead of any sort of water motor. This means that it may not be the greatest idea to try out for yourself these days. But nonetheless, the floating VW Beetle was a pretty cool little beach machine back in the day.

Tesla Model S

Speaking of cars that float, I bet you had no idea that the Tesla Model S can be driven like a boat, much like the VW Beetle can! Crazy Right? However, while it sounds like a lot of fun, even Elon Musk himself doesn't recommend it unless necessary. But it sure makes for some handy knowledge next time you are facing flooded roads in your Tesla!

FOMM Concept One

Here we have another electric car with amphibious capabilities. The FOMM Concept One designed the car to handle water as more of a safety feature rather than being a competitor to a jetski. The company targeted the markets in Southeast Asia where serious flooding tends to occur. Buyers of this model will be able to rest assured that their car can handle the water if need be.

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Prodrive Watercar Panther

This car got a lot of hype and has made its way onto almost every amphibious car list imaginable. This is most likely because it claims to be the fastest one available. It can reach speeds of 80 mph on land and 43 mph on the water. You would be lucky to find one, however, since the company that made them - Watercar, based in California - has gone bankrupt, making this car a bit of a rarity. This shouldn't be too surprising, however, since the Prodrive Watercar Panther has a bad rap of being a rather crummy vehicle on the road.

Amphicar Model 770

A direct descendant of the Volkswagen Schwimmwagen (Germany's military amphibious vehicle) the Amphicar is a prime example amphibious car for the common driver. It was showcased at the 1961 New York Motor Show and was followed by 3,878 Amphicars that were sold until 1968 when production stopped. This means that this cool little car was the only mass-produced amphibious vehicle available to the public at the time. Thus, the Model 770's spot on the amphibious car list is very well deserved.

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Dutton Commander

While most car enthusiasts have heard of the 1995 Dutton Mariner, its sister car - the Dutton Commander - was also amphibious. While the Mariner was based on the Ford Fiesta, the Commander was based on the Japanese Suzuki Jimny, giving it a sturdy base with reliable mechanics. It later got an upgrade in 2005 and was renamed the "Surf". The new version continued to use the new 2005 Jimny for its base, making it a pretty tough little machine that can go on land or water with no problem at all.

Amphi-Ranger

You would be lucky to see one of these amphibious vehicles. The Amphi-Rangers were originally built for pipeline maintenance before being released to the public in 1985. They were also ridiculously expensive to manufacture, making them unappealing for most common drivers - it's not surprising to hear that they stopped production in 1995. But, with its safari-truck-style body, it sure is cool looking and would be exciting to see at any auto show!

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Hobbycar

Cute, isn't it? Sadly, this chubby little French Made car had a short lifespan, making it very hard to find these days. The Hobbycar was built in 1995 with 50 models produced before production ended only one year later. Much like the Amphi-Ranger, production cost was simply too high, and the company ended in bankruptcy.

Gibbs Aquada

No amphibious car list would be complete without this prime example. Developed by Gibbs Sports Amphibians this charming little frog, dubbed the Aquada, is capable of speeds over 99 mph on land and 31 miles per hour on water. The car was designed from the ground up as a whole new design which makes it unique from other amphibious cars. It boasts over 60 patents for its technical innovations!

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Honorary Mention - Wet Nellie!

Do you remember the Wet Nellie? It was James Bond's custom-built submarine from the 1977 James Bond Movie: The Spy Who Loved Me. It was shaped like the Lotus Esprit S1, which was Bond’s car in the installment. It was custom-made by a Floridian company and features the Esprit’s bodyshell. The build cost $100,000 back then. It features four electric motors and required two people to navigate it. Fun Fact: After the completion of the movie, it was placed in a storage unit for 10 years. No one claimed the contents of the unit and some unsuspecting buyers bought it for just $100. So, yeah, the original Wet Nellie was sold for just $100! In 2013, it came up in auctions and Elon Musk snapped it for over £500,000!