For Sale: 1964 Amphicar 770 in St. Louis, Missouri

Very rare and always appreciated by those who get to see them! Excellent color combination of Regatta Red over Red/White and showing only 7,800 miles!� Cosmetically and mechanically restored to superb standards!� Road ready and swim ready! In 1961, an American auto manufacture joined up with a German manufacture to mass produce the first factory built, public dual-purpose vehicle for land and water use. The company was Amphicar and the Model 770 was born.� It was a street legal convertible, and a water ready boat all in one!� Named for its 7mph top speed on the water and 70mph on land; Model 770.� Manufactured in small quantities each year from 1961 through 1967, only 3,878 were built, of which 3,046 were exported to the USA.� Production was halted due to new EPA and DOT regulations introduced in 1968.� Late production examples were titled in the year they were first sold & registered, so finding 1968 examples is possible.� Today, they are now extremely rare and highly prized collectibles! We are excited to offer this exceptional 1964 Amphicar Model 770 finished in Regatta Red with Red/White interior and brand new white convertible top. Options include the original, number's matching Triumph 1147cc OHV 4 cylinder engine with single Solex carburetor, 4-speed fully synchromesh manual transmission, heater with defrost, MotoMeter gauges, polished wheel covers, 6.40-13" BF Goodrich Silvertown whitewall tires, and dual rear propellers!� This example comes with only 7,856 miles on the odometer and has been beautifully maintained in original condition! This example hails from a long-term collection in Del Mar, California before making its way to Canyon Lake, Texas more recently in 2011. We are confident this Amphicar is ready for water usage, but has not likely been in the water very often since new.� The hull itself is in great condition showing no signs of damage or rust proving it has been dry most of its life.� It has been only cosmetically restored to include newer exterior paint along with all chrome including bumpers, fresh weather seals, and interior vinyl floor mat.� The interior upholstery including door panels�are all new, but retains the original sun visors.� Upon arrival in Texas, it had new moldings for the tail fin, headlights, taillights, hood, & fins replaced, brand new white convertible top & boot cover installed, door handle gaskets, windshield seal, hood weather seal, and ivory bumper inserts.� The St. Louis Car Museum contributed a full brake service to include brand new brake master cylinder, all wheel cylinders, and relined brake shoes in May 2017. It will come complete with owner's manual, matching spare tire, jack, navigation light bar, 4 life jackets, wooden oar, fire extinguisher, hood & trunk lock/release key, extra ignition keys, and a parts manual from Gordon Imports, Inc. Service records will date back to 2011, and California water vessel registration stickers back to 2001.� These extraordinary cars appear on the market every so often, but to find one with such low mileage and largely original overall is a real treat! ��Only 3,878 of these amphibious cars were ever produced making them an excellent collection piece and future investment!� Many have been swallowed up by museums throughout the world to forever been seen as simple conversation pieces.� Even our President Lyndon B. Johnson owned one that is now on display at his historical LBJ Ranch!!� Don't miss this chance to own a wonderful piece of the automotive history!� Please call with any questions.� We look forward to your business! �