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