1963 Amphicar 770 Amphicar Model 770

Additional Features :

Used Interior Details: White

FOR SALE VIA LIVE AUCTION by Webb's at 2:30pm, Sunday 5 May. 33a Normanby Road, Mt Eden.

There are no pre auction sales.

On view 1 May - 5 May.

Estimate: $70,000-$100,000

Our vendor purchased his Amphicar when living in Canada and used it there extensively before bringing it with him to New Zealand, registering it here on 21 March 1972. Settling in Rotorua he had plenty of opportunity to use the vehicle and it should be noted at this juncture that it has only had freshwater use. It is a unique vehicle requiring a marine registration in Canada, which it displays proudly to this day despite being considered a motor vehicle in New Zealand.

Constructed in 1962 it is an early iteration of the marque known as the first generation. Mechanically the car is sound with the rear Triumph-derived engine, running on 91 octane, starting close to instantly. The bodywork is straight and maintains its integrity. While currently presentable it does require some TLC as both chrome and paintwork demonstrate some distress. The underbody is ostensibly sound. Original white wall tyres are fitted along with the grey/white vinyl interior which could do with some mild attention. The hood is of fairly new acquisition and imported from Germany. All gauges are original and duly function in terms of their specific roles. A radio, fire extinguisher and gas detector are all present as too are a stern anchor, a bow mounted horn, a toolkit and wooden Amphicar oar! An assortment of documentation is also on hand including a picture, probably from a dealer, of Amphicars being manufactured. Also included is a range of spares including two engines (one disassembled), gearbox, chrome trims, badges and suspension parts.

Webbs understand that this is the sole Amphicar in New Zealand and as such represents a perhaps once in a lifetime opportunity to obtain an iconic maritime artefact with ensuing rarity.

This car will be sold unregistered and unwarranted. The ca...

This vehicle will be offered at auction by Webb's on Sunday 5 May, 2:30pm at 33a Normanby Road, Mt Eden.

Launch Event

Tuesday 30 April 6pm - 8pm

Viewing Times

Wednesday 1 May 10am - 4pm

Thursday 2 May, 10am - 4pm

Friday 3 May, 10am - 4pm

Saturday 4 May, 10am - 4pm

Sunday 5 May, 10am - 12pm

Live Auction

Sunday 5 May, 2:30pm

Viewing & Auction Location

Webb's Fine Art Gallery

33a Normanby Road

Mt Eden

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