AMPHICAR

1962 Other Makes AMPHIBIOUS CAR 770 Description

TheAmphicar Model 770is anamphibious automobile, launched at the 1961New York Auto Show,[2]manufactured inWest Germanyand marketed in the United States from 1961-1967, with production having ended in 1965.

Designed byHanns Trippel, the amphibious vehicle was manufactured by theQuandt GroupatLübeckand atBerlin-Borsigwalde, with a total of 3,878[2]manufactured in a single generation.

A descendant of theVolkswagen Schwimmwagen,[3]the Amphicar offered only modest performance compared to most contemporary boats or cars, featured navigation lights and flag as mandated by Coast Guard — and after operation in water, required greasing at 13 points, one of which required removal of the rear seat.[2]

TheAmphicarname is aportmanteauof "amphibious" and "car".