Vehicle Description
Description
1962 Amphicar 770
You will be noticed and make friends on the water in this Bright
Red with white convertible top Amphicar. There were less than 4000
built between 1960 and 1965 so these are very rare cars. This one
is 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 1962 restored Amphicar 770 drives like it
should and it does float.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. 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 1147 CC 4 cylinder
4 Speed manual transmission for land use
Newer props and seals keep it moving and afloat in the water
Finished in Bright Red with White top and matching interior
including front seat belts
The tires are 165/80R13 whitewall 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