Highlights

One of the last amphibious vehicles produced by Dutton Cars
Just 15 hours of use since build
Has passed the IVA (Individual Vehicle Approval) test
One of only 280 Dutton amphibious vehicles built

The Appeal

Land Rover took the car towards field and track, Dutton instead went in an altogether more water-based direction. Different ideas, same commitment to joyful exploration. The clever Reef wasn’t a new idea, but it certainly modernised a way to enjoy the water without having to tow a separate boat around.

Based on a Ford Fiesta donor, the Reef combines familiar road-car controls and mechanicals with a purpose-built fibreglass monocoque hull, allowing it to transition from tarmac to water and back again with the pull of a jet clutch lever.

This particular example is one of the last Reef models Dutton will ever produce, as the company has confirmed it will no longer build amphibious vehicles. Manufactured in 2021 and registered in early 2022, it has recorded just 15 hours on its hour meter since completion. It has had just two keepers since new, the current one since 2023.

The marine-grade components — from the AISI 316 stainless steel fasteners to the triple-coated suspension and cast aluminium impeller — speak to a build designed to withstand the demands of dual-environment use. For anyone who has ever dreamt of driving into the water and simply carrying on, this may well be the opportunity.

Key Information

Usage: 15 hours recorded on the hour meter since build
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: IVA test passed; no MOT information provided
Technical specs: 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, five-speed manual gearbox, 8" marine-grade cast aluminium impeller
Paperwork: V5C is in the post, IVA certificate

The Details

Black leather seats present well with minor patina and no damage reported
Dashboard in good order with no scuffs noted
All instruments reported to be working correctly with no warning lights displayed
Radio and NASA Marine depth gauge both said to be functioning as expected
Three bilge pumps fitted with auto float switches
Fibreglass hull and deck bonded into a single monocoque structure
The vendor states the headlights are in very good condition
Windows in good condition with no noticeable scratches
Small scratch noted to the left of the rudder
Rubber strip around the hull in good condition
Detachable roof included, described by the vendor as in like-new condition
17" Ford Fiesta alloy wheels with a few small kerb marks
Wheel centre caps show some signs of water ingress
Tyres reported to have good tread remaining
Suspension components stripped and coated with marine phosphate primer, marine undercoat and marine topcoat
All nuts and bolts are marine-quality AISI 316 stainless steel
Exhaust system fabricated to exit above the waterline
Radiator relocated to the rear near the engine
42-litre fuel tank housed under the bonnet
Remote central locking fitted
Carpets removed; flat, cleanable flooring in place
Four grab handles and a rear boarding platform fitted

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