a Motorboot?

The "VW" at the top indicates what it began life as before extensive modifications.  VW Beetles have been the subject of quite a few such modifications around the world by people who want their wheels to be wacky. See the book 50 Years of Volkswagens in New Zealand for more examples.

1917 Buick Model D45 Tourer

cars in Tonopah, Nevada, 1950s/1960s

The foreground car looks like a Frazer/Kaiser.

Present DayView

1936 Fargo truck used by Whittaker's chocolates

Probably a promo pic when new, taken in Wellington's Oriental Bay. At the time Whittaker's was based in Vivian Street but expansion needs saw it move to Porirua and is today a major brand in NZ.