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ApS 11-22-2022 11:08 AM

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! :eek:

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

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/

TiltonBB 12-08-2022 06:35 PM

Choices
 
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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

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!
:eek:

bigdog 02-21-2023 04:05 PM

It would be tough to go trolling with this vehicle :laugh:
But you could always throw your catch in the trunk ! :)

ApS 01-28-2024 09:05 AM

Five Hours to End of Auction...
 
The market has gotten soft for most collectors' cars.

What will this Amphicar reach for the big bucks?

:confused:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...omments-anchor

(The link works)...

ApS 01-28-2024 08:22 PM

Sold for $55,000--About Half Recent Auction Results...!
 
Good deal...

In the comments:

"this is the steal of the day!"

:eek2:

fatlazyless 02-04-2024 08:52 PM

Here it is, the 1926 Peugeot amphibious vehicle.
 
1926 Peugeot motor-boat car ....... https://www.cultofweird.com/transpor...geot-boat-car/, three black & white photos.

Apparently, it was a phony car/boat that did not actually work as either a car or a motorboat, and was intended to be a photographic model used to advertise the company's boat brand, the Peugeot Nautica.

TheProfessor 02-05-2024 11:29 AM

Many Many decades ago.

Grandpa took the family big boat to Weirs 4th July fireworks. Night time.

In the mass of boats at Weirs Harbor was an Amphicar. And the Amphicar was using his red rear turn signal (blinkers) to turn boat in Weirs Bay.

The Marine Patrol - with police lights flashing - pulled the Amphicar over or stoped it.

Apparently, as legend is told. The flashing red light (turn signal) of the Amphicar was illegal. Family legend states that a flashing red light on the lake was not legal - at that time.

None know if ticket was issued to driver of Amphicar in Weirs Harbor at night with red turn signal going [blinking).

NIOMARVIN83 03-20-2024 08:40 AM

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