1962 Amphicar Model 770


GULLWING MOTOR CARS
Astoria, NY 11103
United States

1962
Price
$39,500
Condition
Mileage
0
Stock Number
25481
VIN Number
XX-215-25481
Exterior Color
Red
Interior Color
Gray
Category  Classic Cars

Description
1962 Amphicar Model 770 Just Out of a Large European Collection and Available for Pickup in the Netherlands Launched at the 1961 New York Auto Show, the Amphicar Model 770 was the first fully amphibious vehicle sold to the public. This particular example is a highly original matching numbers car. Red with grey and white interior. Just out of a large European collection. Not currently running as it has been in storage for some time.Upon reaching a boat ramp, the doors? special watertight seals .....
were lockedinto place, a bilge plug was installed, the front luggage lid was locked, and the car was driven slowly into the water. A lever then directed the engine?s power to dual rear propellers, and off the Amphicar went. The captain would steer his craft using the front wheels, which served as primitive rudders. Putting the car into reverse in the water would spin the propellers in reverse, serving as a brake, much as on conventional boats. For returning to shore, both the rear-wheel drive and the propeller drive could be operated at the same time.Price: $39,500
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