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The Amphicar uses a special two-part land-and-water transmission built by Hermes, makers of the Porsche transmission, that allows the wheels and propellers to be operated either independently or simultaneously. The 'land' transmission is a 4-speed manual with reverse, while the 'water' transmission is one speed forward and one reverse. On land or water, it was steered by the front wheels - which works better on land than water. Powered by a 1147cc Triumph 4-cylinder engine producing 38 horsepower, it has an 84-inch wheelbase and weighs 2315 lbs. The claimed speeds are 7 mph on the water and 70 mph on land, thus the Model 7/70 designation. The Amphicar cost between $2,800 and $3,300 and 3,878 were built.
This Amphicar is among 700 that still can swim at this time. While some have complained that the Amphicar was not a particularly good car or boat, two crossed the English Channel in 1968 enduring 20 foot waves and gale force winds.
 |  |  | Convertible Chassis Num: 100459 Engine Num: GK56HL |
| Sold for $60,500 at 2007 RM Auctions. | |||
At most, there were 800 examples of the Amphicar produced with the majority being powered by a 1147cc Triumph Herald engine.
This example shown is a well restored and maintained vehicle. It has traveled less than 500 miles since new. The car was offered for sale with an accompanying light pole, four life jackets, owner's manual, and is registered and fully license watercraft for the rest of the 2007 season.
This 1964 Amphicar Convertible was offered for sale at the 2007 RM Auctions held in Meadow Brook where it was estimated to sell between $50,000 - $60,000. The car was offered without a reserve. It is powered by a 70 cubic-inch four-cylinder engine that is capable of producing nearly 45 horsepower. There is a four-speed manual gearbox and disc brakes in the front. Drum brakes can be found in the rear.
The estimated value proved to be very accurate, as the car was sold for a high bid of $60,500. Happy motoring, wherever that might be.
By Daniel Vaughan | May 2009
 |  |  | Convertible Chassis Num: 100583 |
| Sold for $60,500 at 2007 RM Auctions. | |||
By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2007
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 |  |  | Convertible Chassis Num: 101799 |
| Sold for $44,000 at 2010 RM Auctions. | |||
This example was given a cosmetic restoration around the early 2000s. It is painted in blue with a white and tan vinyl interior. The car is equipped with a modern alternator and comes with two life jackets and a bag of nautical lines.
In 2010, this Amphicar 770 Convertible was offered for sale at RM Auctions 'Automobiles of Amelia Island' sale in Amelia Island, Florida. The car was estimated to sell for $40,000-$60,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car has been sold for the sum of $44,000, inclusive of buyer's premium.
By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2010
The Amphicar is both a land and water traveling vehicle. It was produced from 1962 through 1967 during which around 4500 examples were produced with most going to the United States. The vehicles were produced in Germany and borrowed many components from European automobile manufacturers. The engine, located in the rear, is courtesy of the Triumph Hearld. The 1147 cc power-plant produces nearly 45 horsepower to the rear wheels and can propel the vehicle to a top speed of 70 mph on land and 6-8 knots in the water. The transmission and some of the fuel system components came from Porsche while the suspension and braking system came from Mercedes. The chassis is made of steel, just as most regular vehicles. However, the steel is much thicker and great care was given to the assembly and to the joins to keep them leak proof. Around the doors, rubber strips were fitted to create a water-tight seal, much like opening and closing of a refrigerator. The tires are very narrow and the vehicle has been raised, offering excellent ground clearance. Propellers are located in the rear, underneath the vehicle which drive the vehicle while in the water. Steering, both on the road and in water, is controlled by the front wheels.
The designing of the vehicle took an estimated five-million dollars. Even though it was only produced for five years, it did accomplish something that has not yet been duplicated: production of a commercial, non-military, amphibian car. Other non-military designs have been created for travel on land and water, but none have been able to mass-produce the vehicle in quantities that the Amphicar were able to achieve.
The Amphicar has travel many historic adventures such as England to France and Africa to Spain, although most of the time they have been used for recreational purposes on lakes. Two licenses are often required, one for land and one for water. Amphicar's have been featured in many TV shows and movies from the early 1960's through the later 1990's.
The demise of the Amphicar was its high sticker price and poor marketing.
By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2006
For more information and related vehicles, click hereThe designing of the vehicle took an estimated five-million dollars. Even though it was only produced for five years, it did accomplish something that has not yet been duplicated: production of a commercial, non-military, amphibian car. Other non-military designs have been created for travel on land and water, but none have been able to mass-produce the vehicle in quantities that the Amphicar were able to achieve.
The Amphicar has travel many historic adventures such as England to France and Africa to Spain, although most of the time they have been used for recreational purposes on lakes. Two licenses are often required, one for land and one for water. Amphicar's have been featured in many TV shows and movies from the early 1960's through the later 1990's.
The demise of the Amphicar was its high sticker price and poor marketing.
By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2006
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