2018 Dutton Reef

Highlights

• River and Road legal and water-worthy amphibious vehicle
• Always serviced and maintained by a Dutton engineer.
• Participated in the Amphib France and Belgium event
• Comes with a special registration plate
• Valid MOT and Boat Safety Certificate

The Appeal

The Dutton Reef is one of the most unusual vehicles you are likely to encounter, a genuine amphibious car equally at home on the road as it is on the water. Based on the Ford Fiesta Mk7 Zetec S donor, it pairs a proven 1.6-litre, 120bhp petrol engine with a belt-driven aqua jet drive capable of around 5 knots afloat, while on tarmac it behaves like a conventional rear-wheel-drive car through its five-speed manual gearbox.

This example was manufactured by Dutton in Littlehampton in 2016 using a 2011 Fiesta donor, and registered in 2018. It has been exclusively maintained by a Dutton engineer throughout its life and has proven its amphibious credentials during the Amphib France and Belgium event. Constructed from marine-grade stainless steel and modern plastic composite, it arrives with weather equipment, a depth gauge, and an hour run meter. With a valid MOT until April 2027 and a Boat Safety Certificate, it is ready for new adventures on both tarmac and water.

Key Information

• Mileage: 44,975 miles at last MOT in April 2026 (unwarranted); 161 hours (unwarranted)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• MOT status: valid until April 2027; valid Boat Safety Certificate
• Technical specs: 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol, 120bhp, five-speed manual, mid-engine, rear-wheel drive, aqua jet water propulsion
• Paperwork: MOT certificate and Boat Safety Certificate

The Detail

• Constructed from marine-grade stainless steel and modern plastic composite
• ABS braking system fitted
• Mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout with four-seater configuration
• Aqua jet drive is belt-driven from the engine, providing approximately 5 knots in water
• Fitted with a detachable vinyl soft top and separately fitted side windows
• Equipped with a depth gauge and hour run meter
• Blue paintwork with ‘Platypus’ lettering
• 17-inch Ford multi-spoke wheels fitted with all-weather tyres
• Fire extinguisher fitted
• The Dutton engineer at Littlehampton remains available to maintain the vehicle, we are told

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