Surprise Investment for The Lake House...

ApS · 11-22-2022, 11:08 AM

An auction for your new boating adventure with eight hours remaining to bid. I expect this "boat" to exceed $100,000!

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...r-model-770-3/

Nearly 40 HP! https://www.carfolio.com/amphicar-model-770-73997

Replace that steep walk from the beach with an object that increases in value?

Phantom · 11-22-2022, 01:04 PM

Your right APs ............. 1:00pm and it's at $101k

That will certainly jump in the last 15 min of bidding.

TheProfessor · 11-22-2022, 07:44 PM

Many (many) decades ago.

Grandpa took us to the Weirs by boat. To see the fireworks. Night time.

In the melee of boats roaming around Weirs bay was one of these.

AND. The boat driver turned on the directional (blinkers) lights to make a turn.

The Marine Patrol immediately turned on police lights and pulled car/boat over for violation. Apparently, red flashing lights (at that time) were illegal.

garysanfran · 11-22-2022, 11:08 PM

In the early 60's we saw one of these pass through Sallie's Gut...All the passengers were nuns in full habits and veils.

There are some things you'll remember forever.

Phantom · 11-23-2022, 09:04 AM

Sold for $148k !!

ApS · 12-08-2022, 01:29 PM

The highest Amphicar sale at this auction company was $177,000!

Today's Amphicar offering:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...r-model-770-4/

Unrelated auctions to the Lakes Region shows some interesting cars for coffee get-to-gethers:

https://bringatrailer.com/todayonbat/2022-12-06/

TiltonBB · 12-08-2022, 06:35 PM

If I was going to spend that amount of money (and I am not) this seems like a better choice. More practical, faster, and more useful. The price is in the same neighborhood.

But, there is something to be said about the heritage of the Amphicar.

https://www.watercar.com/

11-22-2022, 11:08 AM	#1
ApS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida (Sebring & Keys), Wolfeboro Posts: 5,516 Thanks: 1,796 Thanked 690 Times in 492 Posts	Surprise Investment for The Lake House... An auction for your new boating adventure with eight hours remaining to bid. I expect this "boat" to exceed $100,000! https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...r-model-770-3/ Nearly 40 HP! https://www.carfolio.com/amphicar-model-770-73997 Replace that steep walk from the beach with an object that increases in value? Last edited by ApS; 11-22-2022 at 11:11 AM. Reason: Fix URL

11-22-2022, 01:04 PM	#2
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,915 Thanks: 427 Thanked 600 Times in 336 Posts	Your right APs ............. 1:00pm and it's at $101k That will certainly jump in the last 15 min of bidding. __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

11-22-2022, 11:08 PM	#4
garysanfran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Francisco/Meredith Posts: 1,359 Thanks: 526 Thanked 598 Times in 296 Posts	In the early 60's we saw one of these pass through Sallie's Gut...All the passengers were nuns in full habits and veils. There are some things you'll remember forever. __________________ Gary ~~~~_/) ~~~ ~~~~~~~~

11-23-2022, 09:04 AM	#5
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,915 Thanks: 427 Thanked 600 Times in 336 Posts	Sold for $148k !! __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

12-08-2022, 01:29 PM	#6
ApS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida (Sebring & Keys), Wolfeboro Posts: 5,516 Thanks: 1,796 Thanked 690 Times in 492 Posts	Amphicar Today... The highest Amphicar sale at this auction company was $177,000! Today's Amphicar offering: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...r-model-770-4/ Unrelated auctions to the Lakes Region shows some interesting cars for coffee get-to-gethers: https://bringatrailer.com/todayonbat/2022-12-06/

11-22-2022, 07:44 PM	#3
TheProfessor Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 953 Thanks: 16 Thanked 281 Times in 173 Posts	Many (many) decades ago. Grandpa took us to the Weirs by boat. To see the fireworks. Night time. In the melee of boats roaming around Weirs bay was one of these. AND. The boat driver turned on the directional (blinkers) lights to make a turn. The Marine Patrol immediately turned on police lights and pulled car/boat over for violation. Apparently, red flashing lights (at that time) were illegal.

12-08-2022, 06:35 PM	#7
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 2,630 Thanks: 526 Thanked 1,959 Times in 811 Posts	Choices If I was going to spend that amount of money (and I am not) this seems like a better choice. More practical, faster, and more useful. The price is in the same neighborhood. But, there is something to be said about the heritage of the Amphicar. https://www.watercar.com/ Attached Images

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