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This Fjord Green Amphicar is one of only 3878 built and 1 of only 350 known to survive in the world. It runs, drives, and swims.

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Chassis Num: 100459
Engine Num: GK56HL

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 Amphicar was designed by Hans Trippel and built in Germany as a recreational vehicle that could conquer both land and water. There were several drawbacks to the design but it was a fun vehicle that never ceases to attract a crowd. The car is best suited for calm waters where its twin propellers can propel the car at comfortable cruising speeds. The hydrodynamic resistance of the four wheels did not help the propellers do their job; in fact, they did the opposite and required the propellers to work even harder.

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.

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.

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Chassis Num: 100583

This red with white wheels 1964 Amphicar reads just 7,182 miles since new. It has been treated to a cosmetic restoration and a mechanical servicing in 2005. It has its original California boating stickers and is reported to be in excellent condition. It was brought to the 2007 Monterey Sports & Classic Car Auction presented by RM Auctions, where it was estimated to fetch between $50,000 - $70,000. Just as in Meadow Brook a few weeks earlier, the lot was sold for $60,500 including buyer's premium.

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.

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Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction	Vintage Motor Car Auction at Meadow Brook Hall	2006 Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction

1964 Amphicar 700
Year	1964
Make	Amphicar
Model	700
Engine Location	Front
Drive Type	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series	1962 - 1967
Weight	2315 lbs \| 1050.1 kg
Combined MPG	0.00

Chassis / Engine Numbers Shown
Chassis Number	100459
Engine Number	GK56HL
Chassis Number	100583

Performance
Top Speed	110 km/h \| 68.4 mph Similar top speeds

Engine
Engine Configuration	I
Cylinders	4
Aspiration/Induction	Normal
Displacement	70.00 CU IN. \| 1147.3 cc. \| 1.1 L.
Valves	8 valves. 2 valves per cylinder.
Valvetrain	OHV
Horsepower	43.00 BHP (31.6 KW) @ 4750.00 RPM
Torque	65.00 Ft-Lbs (88.1 NM) @ 2500.00 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio	53.8 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio)
HP / Liter	39.1 BHP / Liter
Compression Ratio	8.0:1
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Transmission Information
Gears	4
Transmission	Manual

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