Vehicle Description
Description
1967 Amphicar 770
Rare Fjorda Green with white convertible top. A little older
professional restoration with new interior, newer convertible top,
newer boot, new medallions, strong engine, rebuilt carburerator,
complete fuel system, good wheel cylinders and brakes. Very nice
cosmetically and mechanically. It is a must see car to
appreciate.This 1967 restored Amphicar 770 drives like it should
and it does float, we proved it.This vehicle was done right with a
quality repaint and all new rubbers and tires. Runs as if it were
new. The last vehicle of this quality sold at Barrett-Jackson for
125k. It is comfortable enough to drive 500 miles a day. Amphicar
cost $5MM to design in the late 1950's. It is totally watertight.
The engine is in the rear, the same as used in the Triumph Herald.
1147CC 43HP, transmission drives rear wheels through unique
land/water gearbox. Many Amphicar employees came from Borgward and
there are many parts in common between the cars. Much of the
braking system and suspension is Mercedes. The transmission
internals are Porsche 356 as are some parts of the fuel system. In
1967 the Amphicar Corporation was owned by the Quandt Group who
also owned, and still own, a controlling share of BMW. Amphicar is
great in the snow, better than many 4x4s with 10 inches of ground
clearance, a totally flat bottom and narrow rear wheels give
tremendous traction and ability. To date no one has managed to
improve on the original Amphicar. The last two companies to attempt
production of Amphibious vehicles were Hobbycar of France and
AmphiRanger of Germany. The production was always small scale/build
to order, but it's sad that the factories finally closed in 1996. -
Amphicar.com
Powered by a correct 1142 CC 4 cylinder
4 Speed manual transmission for land use
Newer props and seals keep it moving and afloat in the water
There has been an extra bilge pump installed for security
measures
Finished in Fjord Geen with Yellow and White interior including
front seat belts
The tires are 165/80R13 blackwall radials
New Navigation Light mounted
Fog Horn is cowl mounted
Outside rear view mirror on the drivers side
There is an original AM radio in the dash with an aftermarket
stereo mounted underneath This rare Amphicar 770 is water tight and
will give you years of cruising and floating pleasure
