Branson eyes Channel record in new aqua-car

Richard Branson yesterday became the first buyer of a €218,000 James Bond-style amphibious vehicle.

Tue, 13 Jan, 2004 - 00:00
Peter Woodman

The Virgin boss was at the London Boat Show to take delivery of a Midlands-build Aquada which does 100mph on land and 30mph on water.

The intrepid Mr Branson promptly announced that he would use the new vehicle to set a cross-Channel record.

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