1963 Amphicar 770. The real fun begins when the road ends...
The Amphicar is the most fun possible with a car. Seeing the looks on peoples faces is priceless. Please review the video and pictures, as it should describe the vehicle well. Its runs very nice with no knocking, smoking or funny noises. The transmission is quiet and in great shape. The mechanicals are good to go. Last season, I installed new transmission seals, all wheel bearings and races, oil seals, four new shocks, brakes, brake lines, complete brake rebuild. Serviced all axles. I also repaired some rust holes in the body and hull, hence the primer on the drivers side and in the back. The body on the car needs to be re-done, as it is rusty. The hood is completely shot, but I have a new fiberglass replacement. The engine cover is rusted bad and will need replacement. Both quarters should be cut off and re-newed. Luckily, its just flat metal. The doors also have rust and will also need some metal work. A good metal person should be able take care of this. The emergency brake does not work, one headlight is out, the Navigation lights do not work. License plate lights do not work because they rusted off. Speedo and all gauges work. Directions, backup lights and prop light all work. Radio makes noise, but no music. I have not replaced the headlight because the headlight bucket is rusty and will need replacement and I never drive the car at night. The car leaks water in various places, more at the drivers door. The bilge pump is able to pump out the water, but the water does come in somewhat fast. The interior is complete and worn. The top is complete with a few tears and a back window that you cannot see out of. I have two new rear bumpers and the molding that goes around the rear of the body. This car is currently registered and insured to me as a car and registered and insured to me as a boat in the State of Rhode Island. In summary, you have a fully functional Amphicar that runs and drives decent, swims with leaks, is complete, that will need to be redone. Questions? Call 401.651.2295 for immediate answers. I am selling due to other Automobile Interests Video: 12 Minute Video...click here
Here is a fun video of Amphicars and
Amphi folks in action The Amphicar was built in Germany from 1961 to 1968. Total production was 3,878 vehicles. The Amphicar is the only civilian amphibious passenger automobile ever to be mass produced. 3,046 Amphicars were imported into the United States between 1961 and 1967. The Amphicar is rear engined and uses a 4 cylinder British-built Triumph Herald motor producing 43hp. All Amphicars are convertibles, and the civilian models were originally offered in only 4 colors, Beach White, Regatta Red, Lagoon Blue and Fjord Green (Aqua). The Amphicar has a top speed of 7mph on water and 70mph on land. Hence, it was dubbed the "Model 770". The Amphicar is moved in the water by its twin nylon propellers. A special two-part land-and-water transmission built by Hermes (makers of the Porsche transmission) allows the wheels and propellers to be operated either independently or simultaneously. The "land transmission" is a 4-speed-plus-reverse unit similar to those found in the old Volkswagen Beetles. The "water transmission" is a 2-speed offering unique to the Amphicar featuring single forward and reverse gears. In the water, the front wheels act as rudders. When new the Amphicar sold for between $2,800 and $3,300, depending on the year. Later model years actually sold for less than those of early years.
Laferriere Classic Cars -Tom Laferriere, Owner
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Smithfield, Rhode Island, 02917
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