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/

ApS · 02-20-2023, 11:13 AM

Just half-price:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...r-model-770-7/

As a cub, I remember having to grease all the fittings on this kind of "boat". You had to be careful while using the usual pneumatic grease guns as, in the wrong hands, the seal could blow up like a black balloon!

bigdog · 02-21-2023, 04:05 PM

It would be tough to go trolling with this vehicle

But you could always throw your catch in the trunk !

11-22-2022, 11:08 AM	#1
ApS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida (Sebring & Keys), Wolfeboro Posts: 5,735 Thanks: 2,008 Thanked 730 Times in 525 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: 1,931 Thanks: 444 Thanked 604 Times in 340 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: 1,456 Thanks: 593 Thanked 621 Times in 314 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: 1,931 Thanks: 444 Thanked 604 Times in 340 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: 5,735 Thanks: 2,008 Thanked 730 Times in 525 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: 1,046 Thanks: 16 Thanked 313 Times in 192 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.

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12-08-2022, 06:35 PM	#7
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 2,831 Thanks: 599 Thanked 2,100 Times in 871 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

02-20-2023, 11:13 AM	#8
ApS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida (Sebring & Keys), Wolfeboro Posts: 5,735 Thanks: 2,008 Thanked 730 Times in 525 Posts	Good Time For A Bargain! Just half-price: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...r-model-770-7/ As a cub, I remember having to grease all the fittings on this kind of "boat". You had to be careful while using the usual pneumatic grease guns as, in the wrong hands, the seal could blow up like a black balloon!

02-21-2023, 04:05 PM	#9
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,380 Thanks: 288 Thanked 110 Times in 90 Posts	It would be tough to go trolling with this vehicle But you could always throw your catch in the trunk !

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