Amphicar Swimming
by Steve Natale
Title
Amphicar Swimming
Artist
Steve Natale
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Photograph
Description
The Amphicar Model 770, launched at the 1961 New York Auto Show, manufactured in West Germany and marketed in the United States from 1961-1967, with production having ended in 1965. Designed by Hanns Trippel, the amphibious vehicle was manufactured by the Quandt Group at Lübeck and at Berlin-Borsigwalde, with a total of 3,878 manufactured in a single generation. A descendant of the Volkswagen Schwimmwagen, the Amphicar offered only modest performance compared to most contemporary boats or cars, featured navigation lights and flag as mandated by Coast Guard. After operation in water, it required greasing at 13 points, one of which required removal of the rear seat. Show here in action at the 2017 Ironstone Concours d'Elegance.
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September 28th, 2017
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