Circa £15k spent on restoration so far
Engine and gearbox rebuilt
Completely resprayed

The Amphicar is an amphibious vehicle, designed by Hans Trippel and manufactured by the Quandt Group in Lübeck and Berlin-Borsigwalde.

The Amphicar was designed to be marketed and sold in the USA; compared to most boats or cars, its performance was modest, resulting in less than 4,000 being produced between 1961 and 1968.

Nevertheless, it is still among the most successful amphibious civilian vehicles of all time and is still often prized and preserved as a novelty collectible automobile today.

From the front, the appearance of the under-surface is slightly pointed and sharply cut away; the wheels are set low, ensuring that the vehicle stands well above ground level when on dry land.

Front and rear bumpers are placed low on the body panels, and the water propulsion is provided by twin propellers mounted under the rear bumper.

Power was supplied by the 1147cc engine from the Triumph Herald; the ...