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1963 AMPHICAR 770 CONVERTIBLE
"TOAD CAR" – NO RESERVE
There were only 3,878 Amphicars
produced between 1961 and
1968. This 1963 Amphicar 770
custom convertible, known as
the "Toad Car," is powered by a
43hp, 4-cylinder Triumph 1147cc
engine paired to a Porsche 4-speed
manual transmission. This example
was produced in 1963 with the
production number 101536 and
has been swim-tested with marine
numbers. This well-restored
example had taken 3 years to
complete and is finished in red with
the original-style red/white interior.
25 miles since restoration. From the
private collection of Jeff Elson.
1964 AMPHICAR 770 CUSTOM
CONVERTIBLE "FROG CAR"
– NO RESERVE
Known as the "Frog Car," this 1964
Amphicar 770 custom convertible
is powered by a 43hp, 4-cylinder
Triumph 1147cc engine paired to a
Porsche 4-speed manual transmission.
This well-restored example took 3
years to complete. Featuring a custom
green and white alligator interior with
a custom green canvas convertible top,
the "Frog Car" has been swim-tested
with marine numbers. It is equipped
with a frog-sounding turn signal,
custom LED lighting around front
headlights and rear deck, Bluetooth
radio, four speakers, a tachometer
to match the original dash gauge
and solid brass propellers. 841 miles
since restoration. From the private
collection of Jeff Elson.
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