amphicar 770
The Amphicar is a unique chapter in automotive history. It is a car that can sail and drive, yet it is a compromise. It is, therefore, a boat that does not move optimally through the water and a car that is not among the best performing on the road. It is made of significantly thicker steel and is therefore somewhat heavier. It has two propellers and steers with the front wheels. Any water entering can be drained using a bilge pump. The engine is that of the British Triumph Herald. At the time, the Amphicar cost about as much as two Volkswagens. Around 3000 were made. This particular example has been beautifully restored, comes from the USA, and looks almost like new. The color is blue with a blue/white interior. Ready to drive and sail.
The Amphicar is a unique chapter in the history of the car. It is a car that can sail and drive but is a compromise. It is therefore a boat that does not go optimally through the water and a car that is not among the best performing on the road. It is made of considerably thicker steel and therefore somewhat heavier. It has two propellers and steers with the front wheels. Any incoming water can be drained with a bilge pump. The engine is that of the British Triumph Herald. The Amphicar cost about the same at the time as two Volkswagens. About 3000 of them were made.
This copy has been beautifully restored and comes from the USA and looks almost like new. The color is blue with a blue/white interior. Ready to drive and sail.