[{"id": 10145656, "authorName": "Lelms", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lelms/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Too bad the originality of the interior is so compromised.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1669730711, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10145690, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I didn't have another Amphicar on my BaT Bingo Card today, but here we are - it looks delightful - GLWTA!\r\n\r\n@TommyBruin here you go mate!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669731275, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10145739, "authorName": "augopher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/augopher/", "bidAmount": 4444, "content": "$4,444 bid placed by augopher", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669732002, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10145814, "authorName": "lvflyer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lvflyer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This had been for sale for months for over $90K", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1669733000, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10145827, "authorName": "Sedneyt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sedneyt/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by Sedneyt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669733077, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10146022, "authorName": "BoatsandBuyers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boatsandbuyers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love these .... every time I see one I just smile~", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1669735289, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10146035, "authorName": "Frost", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frost/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fastest boat on four wheels!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669735469, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10146042, "authorName": "Sjalabais", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjalabais/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s the cutest car that also is a boat!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669735531, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10146133, "authorName": "BoatsandBuyers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boatsandbuyers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@farlandclassic \r\nare there any pics of it in the water?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669736611, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10146219, "authorName": "MelG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/melg/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by MelG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669737475, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10147485, "authorName": "FarlandClassic (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/farlandclassic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello and thanks for the comments already! Please feel free to ask any questions. We are happy to present this 1967 Amphicar on behalf of our valued customer. The restoration was completed around 2013-2014. Just to clarify, the restoration was not performed by our shop. We became aware of this car earlier this year and were happy to have it in our showroom after doing assorted work, including mechanical work to perfect the fuel injection and adjust the fuel system. \r\n@BoatsandBuyers Unfortunately, we don't have any pics of the boat in the water. Just the instgram-filtered video shot in 2014. \r\n\r\nHappy bidding sailors!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1669746179, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10148259, "authorName": "BodyByFisher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bodybyfisher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Of all the cars I'd love to take a closer look at, get under it and see how it was engineered this would be at the top of my list.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669749337, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10148304, "authorName": "lvflyer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lvflyer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "FI", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669749587, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10150159, "authorName": "FarlandClassic (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/farlandclassic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bodybyfisher Stop by our shop/showroom in Englewood, CO (Denver suburb) and have a look!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669757607, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10150758, "authorName": "onlyhonda4me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onlyhonda4me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pretty amazing device\u2026.\r\nThough answering a question from the marketplace that was not being asked. \r\n\r\nGLWTA to all", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669760305, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10150888, "authorName": "TommyBruin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommybruin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amphib season is over in these parts @boaboyoz. We need to start looking for an airboat that runs on the ice.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1669760974, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10150985, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TommyBruin muy bueno - hopefully one shows up on BaT soon!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669761466, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10151675, "authorName": "Vtec4ever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vtec4ever/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s hard to imagine anything more cool than a Amphicar. I can just imagine being a kid and showing this to one of my friends in my parents garage. You would be the coolest kid on the entire school yard.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1669765036, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10153833, "authorName": "LVT5015", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lvt5015/", "bidAmount": 51000, "content": "$51,000 bid placed by LVT5015", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669815934, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10154036, "authorName": "fritzwich", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fritzwich/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One sold on BAT last week for $149K. This one looks just as nice.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669818529, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10154150, "authorName": "TommyBruin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommybruin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Best of luck versus the danishes today @boaboyoz.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1669819542, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10154154, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TommyBruin danke, mate", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669819579, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10155102, "authorName": "BoltonBlue", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boltonblue/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An amphicar in Colorado. sort of like having an icebreaker in the Florida keys.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669828189, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10155135, "authorName": "LVT5015", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lvt5015/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@boltonblue, that is pretty funny\u2026\u2026. Did i miss ,any pic\u2019s in the water.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669828484, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10155354, "authorName": "FarlandClassic (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/farlandclassic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some information about the fuel injection system that the car has: Originally Amphicars had conventional carburetors, but FI was added to provide better starting and more reliable running on this one. The system was a kit from Patton Machine who provide FI setups for various vintage cars. The throttle body injection system uses standard Chevrolet FI components as were used on '80s Chevys. A manual on the system comes with the car providing full operational & setup instructions & parts information. The car starts & runs great!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669829706, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10157054, "authorName": "Lelms", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lelms/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If one can be ok with the non-original looking interior, I would say that this Amphi is better than the one that sold for aprox. 150K recently.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669836573, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10161017, "authorName": "Fleche_dOr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fleche_dor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am re-posting this comment I made from the last Amphicar auction:\r\n\r\nFor those of you who wonder just have *sea* worthy could this possibly be?\r\n\r\nGet a map, find Long Beach, CA and then Catalina Island. It is about 26 miles away.\r\n\r\nIn 1978 Howard Singer took his Amphicar for a leisurely trip from Long Beach to Catalina. See story below:\r\n\r\nhttp://blogs.dailybreeze.com/history/2013/02/28/sinking-or-swimming-in-the-amphicar/", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669855069, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10161050, "authorName": "Fleche_dOr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fleche_dor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Another of my comment previously posted to the last Amphicar auction:\r\n\r\nSome auctions ends with a whimper (RNM), some with a roar, hopefully this will end with a big splash.\r\n\r\nBelow is a link to a video (26 min 03 sec) segment of \u201cVisiting with Huell Howser\u201d (of \u201cCalifornia\u2019s Gold\u201d fame). He got a ride on lake Castaic in an Amphicar:\r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNowXYHfH0w", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669855522, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10161105, "authorName": "Fleche_dOr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fleche_dor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Summary for prior Amphicar Model 770 BaT auctions:\r\n\r\n12 auctions, 10 sales (83%).\r\n\r\n2018 \u2013 1 sale $47,000\r\n2019 \u2013 1 sale $50,000\r\n2020 \u2013 3 sales $43,000-$59,000, 2 RNM $51,500-$60,000\r\n2021 \u2013 2 sales $33,250-$60,000\r\n2022 \u2013 3 sales $88,000-$148,000\r\n\r\nCONDITION DISCLAIMER:\r\n\r\nIn the previous auction, @MSCLASSICCARSLLC (The Seller) wrote \u201cI think it\u2019s very important when looking at sale trends to include the condition rating of each vehicle is provided.\u201d\r\n\r\nMSCLASSICCARSLLC's point was well taken and I wish I had a way to give each car a \"rating\" to make fair comparisons between roughly equal cars. But I don't, so I won't.\r\n\r\nMy reponse to MSCLASSICCARSLLC was: \"I agree. Unfortunately, I am not an expert on these cars, so I would be doing a dis-service to all if I tried to assign a \u201cvalue\u201d of some kind to each car and BaT does not have its own \u201cvalue index\u201d to guide bidders. I figure that a truly serious bidder will either see the car (or send a rep to do a PPI) or at least speak at length with you about your car. What the summary does do, is give the more casual followers an idea of what previous sales looked like and those sufficiently interested can go look at the individual listings to see for themselves what the general opinion of each vehicle was.\"\r\n\r\nSo, keep in mind that the summaries below just report the raw numbers and do not distinguish between a superior vehicle and an inferior one.\r\n\r\n1964 Sold for $47,000 on 2/26/18\r\nChassis: 100172\r\n956 Miles Shown, TMU\r\nRegatta Red\r\n\r\n1964 Sold for $50,500 on 10/1/19\r\nChassis: 101046\r\n6,300 Miles Shown, TMU\r\nRed and White Vinyl Interior\r\n\r\n1964 Sold for $44,000 on 2/28/20\r\nChassis: 101704\r\n3k Miles Shown, TMU\r\nRegatta Red\r\nWhite Convertible Top\r\nWhite and Gray Upholstery\r\n\r\n1964 Sold for $59,000 on 5/8/20\r\nChassis: 100833\r\n3,250 Miles Shown, TMU\r\nBeach Sand White Paint\r\nRed and White Interior\r\n\r\n1962 Bid to $51,500 on 5/15/20\r\nChassis: 101611\r\n900 Miles Shown, TMU\r\nRed Over White & Black Upholstery\r\nGray Soft Top\r\n\r\n1965 Sold for $43,000 on 5/28/20\r\nChassis: 100868\r\n14k Miles Shown, TMU\r\nRepainted in Beach Sand\r\nReupholstered in Red & White Vinyl\r\n\r\n1963 Bid to $60,000 on 11/10/20\r\nChassis: 101028\r\n4k Miles Shown, TMU\r\nBare-Metal Repaint in White\r\nBlack Soft Top\r\nRed/White Vinyl Interior\r\n\r\n1964 Sold for $60,000 on 1/19/21\r\nChassis: 1009340\r\n7k Miles Shown, TMU\r\nWhite Exterior\r\nBlack Soft Top\r\nRed/White Vinyl Interior\r\nRed Tonneau Cover\r\n\r\n1967 Sold for $33,250 on 8/15/21\r\nChassis: 106523303\r\n7k Miles Shown, TMU\r\nYellow Paint\r\nGray & White Vinyl Upholstery\r\n\r\n1967 Sold for $88,000 on 5/20/22\r\nChassis: 106522003\r\n15k Miles Shown\r\nRed Paint w/Custom Graphics\r\nRed Convertible Soft Top\r\nRed Vinyl Upholstery\r\n\r\n1964 Sold for $143,000 on 6/8/22\r\nChassis: GK843HE\r\n14k Miles Shown, TMU\r\nFjord Green Paint\r\nYellow & White Vinyl Upholstery\r\nWhite Tonneau Cover\r\n\r\n1962 Sold for $148,000 on 11/22/22\r\nChassis: 101566\r\n9k Miles Shown, TMU\r\nFjord Green Paint\r\nWhite Convertible Top\r\nGreen and White Vinyl Upholstery", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1669856329, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10161194, "authorName": "MSCLASSICCARSLLC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msclassiccarsllc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Fleche_dOr, thank you. @FarlandClassic, nice example. GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669857157, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10164154, "authorName": "Cowboy55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cowboy55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "they did a good job referbishing it", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669915515, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10164496, "authorName": "FarlandClassic (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/farlandclassic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some additional info about the Amphicar: In addition to the dual throttle body fuel injection units, the engine was dressed up with a finned aluminum valve cover visible in the photos. Also in the pics you can see the injection's fuel pressure gauge. Two new thermostatically-controlled pancake cooling fans were installed over the radiator. We installed a new heavy-duty marine-quality Interstate AGM battery last month. The gentleman who restored the car did a great job and we have enjoyed finishing up the last details. \r\nAlso, please note that the hull has no dents below the waterline--a common issue when Amphicars bump into submerged rocks near shore.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1669917817, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10169532, "authorName": "A562022937", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a562022937/", "bidAmount": 52000, "content": "$52,000 bid placed by A562022937", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669941630, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10172187, "authorName": "FarlandClassic (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/farlandclassic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Potential buyers should be aware that there is a very active and enthusiastic Amphicar Owner's Group online that offers a wealth of information, technical help and finding needed parts to its members. With something as unique as an Amphicar, such support is priceless.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669998053, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10176481, "authorName": "FarlandClassic (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/farlandclassic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Fleche_dOr Thank you for the insight. \r\n@MSCLASSICCARSLLC Thank you, and congrats on a great auction on the last Amphicar.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1670019436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10180308, "authorName": "FarlandClassic (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/farlandclassic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The is some interesting information online about the fleet of Amphicars that are operated at Disney World in Florida. They have TWELVE of the cars they use for guest voyages, as many as 85 lengthy trips a day. Among the modifications they did to each car was converting to fuel injection for reliability, since the various employees who 'captain' the cars are generally not familiar with carburetor issues and at Disney, it's all about trouble free experiences for their guests. With regular maintenance their fleet has been very reliable.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670091568, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10182548, "authorName": "johnkamm10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnkamm10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seems to me, that the KEY sales issue is if the car can \"swim\" or not. If it can and be proven so, the sell price is much higher than a can that cannot\r\nI have purchased a 1966 Amphicar and had to do a total mechanical restoration on it, just due to it sitting for 50+ YRS in a museum. Looked great, but every seal in the car was leaking.\r\nWe now take it our to the lake on a regular basis in the summer going \"swimming\" with it and also giving folks rides in it. We are having so much fun with it.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1670102638, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10183967, "authorName": "FarlandClassic (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/farlandclassic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BONUS EXTRAS! The Amphicar's owner was organizing her late father's garage and came across some left-overs from the restoration. There is a brand new convertible top still in the box, a wheel-changing jack and several other odd bits. All will go with the car to the high bidder. (Our shop ships several cars around the country every month and can arrange very competitive enclosed-trailer rates anywhere in the lower 48--often less than $1/mile, which is much less than most carriers offer to individuals).", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1670124660, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10185187, "authorName": "RoadsHoller", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadsholler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "THANK YOU, Mr. KAMM--\r\n\r\nDoes the seller maintain that THIS CAR can SWIM??\r\n\r\nI did not see any response to the question, nor was I convinced that any video evidence herein was useful in determining the seaworthiness, nor indeed simple BUOYANCY of the frumpy Uber-$50,000 \"amphibious vehicle\" here for sale .... \r\n\r\nThe apocalypse is nigh!\r\nSeller: Does this vehicle float? Will it swim on a test drive, and please forgive me if that is your wet-whip I'm the videos you post to market this vehicle.\r\nDillard", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670169731, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10186487, "authorName": "Pantolik", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pantolik/", "bidAmount": 52500, "content": "$52,500 bid placed by Pantolik", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670179164, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10186930, "authorName": "FarlandClassic (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/farlandclassic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Happy to address the comments about seaworthiness by a couple of commenters. Talk of apocalypse and 'wet-whip\u2019 (?) is confusing at best, but to the point, YES, we assert the car will float, as proven in the included video from 2014. Just as @MSCLASSICCARSLLC did with last month\u2019s nicely-done example. Oddly enough, his seaworthy video is nearly the same as ours - modern but with an old-timey Instagram filter. More importantly, both cars are measured to perform as constructed by showcasing careful preparation. Maintenance on any boat is ongoing and expected; Disney checks and services their fleet every evening. Naturally, a bilge pump was part of the original design as seepage is basically unavoidable on any watercraft. Here in Colorado boat rides are over for the season, but we can assure actual bidders that our shop inspected the car, checked the door seals, tested the prop drives and bilge pump and feel the vehicle is ready to launch in the spring. What\u2019s more - as stated by @Stinger17 in the previous auction, insurance may not even allow/cover putting it in the water.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670181197, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10187532, "authorName": "MSCLASSICCARSLLC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msclassiccarsllc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FarlandClassic, our swimming video was done in 2020. Since it was somewhat recent we incorporated it into our main video.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1670184060, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10189045, "authorName": "Stinger17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stinger17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@farlandclassic hagerty offers an option to put in water or just drive on streets . Nice car nice color well done , good price", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670201348, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10189751, "authorName": "Smythereens", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smythereens/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is a local Amphicar club in my city, with at least 5 or 6 member cars. I\u2019ve seen them operating on the water in a local lake/reservoir.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670214711, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10192027, "authorName": "CorvairMike66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/corvairmike66/", "bidAmount": 53000, "content": "$53,000 bid placed by CorvairMike66", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670264778, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10194603, "authorName": "Dobb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We had such innovative and fun automobile creations in the day. Then the government stifled most of that.\r\nThis is a fun one!\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670276130, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10194874, "authorName": "Pantolik", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pantolik/", "bidAmount": 53500, "content": "$53,500 bid placed by Pantolik", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670277312, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10198261, "authorName": "JacquesMerde", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jacquesmerde/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For those that do not know what the \"770\" means, it means 7MPH in water, and 70MPH on land.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670334107, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10198267, "authorName": "JacquesMerde", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jacquesmerde/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the person behind the steering wheel called the Captain or Driver?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1670334238, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10198653, "authorName": "FosterAuto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fosterauto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jacquesmerde Yes.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670338347, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10199191, "authorName": "FarlandClassic (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/farlandclassic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning BaT. Closing out soon. Our customer has supplied us with a couple more videos. One from 2015 is a 'GoPro' angle from the hood/bow. Terrible sound quality and some F-bombs included! We are here to answer questions - standing by.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670343508, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10199210, "authorName": "FarlandClassic (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/farlandclassic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And another video - this time from inside the vehicle. A great point of view and you can see just how far out into the lake they traveled. Quite impressive!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670343674, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10199377, "authorName": "TaterTot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tatertot/", "bidAmount": 60000, "content": "$60,000 bid placed by TaterTot", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670345082, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10199396, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This gives me a sinking feeling. Nevertheless, the unique color should buoy interest. I'll definitely float an offer. I better not borrow too much or I'll be under water. \r\n\r\nI'll see myself out.....", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1670345225, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10199663, "authorName": "Lelms", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lelms/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wouldn't worry about it being seaworthy. There are just a few places that they likely leak; well, maybe more than a few if it is a rust bucket, which they one is not. I, and my buddies, who have 6 amphis, are often sleuthing out where a leak is. I've found that the most common, and hard to see place, is the rubber strip on the back \"bumper\". Once you identify this, it isn't a hard fix. The doors, unless you don't have good gaskets, rarely leak much if at all. The headlight buckets are another source to check out. I'd worry more about being able to propel yourself, with a good engine, across a lake. Forget the paddle. Amphi's are not easy to tow in the water. I've towed a few from the middle of Minnesota lakes. It is a slow go.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1670347480, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10199696, "authorName": "FarlandClassic (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/farlandclassic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lelms: Thank you for your helpful comments and advice. I'm sure the new owner will appreciate knowing the sensitive places to keep an eye on.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670347752, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10199951, "authorName": "coffeebreak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coffeebreak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Is the person behind the steering wheel called the Captain or Driver?\"\r\nIt depends upon if you are on land or water.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670349802, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10200173, "authorName": "onemoretoy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onemoretoy/", "bidAmount": 60500, "content": "$60,500 bid placed by onemoretoy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670350766, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10200193, "authorName": "augopher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/augopher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This would be so much fun! Lovely example.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670350853, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10200248, "authorName": "Stinger17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stinger17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good price", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670351016, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10200311, "authorName": "Magieseke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/magieseke/", "bidAmount": 63000, "content": "$63,000 bid placed by Magieseke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670351221, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10200346, "authorName": "Malt60", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/malt60/", "bidAmount": 64000, "content": "$64,000 bid placed by Malt60", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670351364, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10200355, "authorName": "Magieseke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/magieseke/", "bidAmount": 65000, "content": "$65,000 bid placed by Magieseke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670351407, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10200362, "authorName": "Stinger17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stinger17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At this price your only paying for the car", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670351420, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10200363, "authorName": "lvflyer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lvflyer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just FYI - This Amphicar was for sale for over $90K for a few months prior to being for sale here on BaT.\r\nAlso this color and interior are not one of the original colors.\r\nPer the pictures and videos it is a very good restored Amphicar, though.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670351423, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10200389, "authorName": "64Mustanguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/64mustanguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So far a great price.. I paid over 80k more two weeks ago. They aren\u2019t making anymore of these. Great car show piece and parade vehicle. I\u2019m totally happy with my purchase", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1670351496, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10200394, "authorName": "Fleche_dOr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fleche_dor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Stinger17 wrote \"Good price\" at $52.5k and at $60k.\r\n\r\nWhat do you consider the upper bounds for it to be a \"good price\"?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670351517, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10200397, "authorName": "TaterTot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tatertot/", "bidAmount": 66500, "content": "$66,500 bid placed by TaterTot", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670351521, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10200426, "authorName": "Magieseke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/magieseke/", "bidAmount": 67500, "content": "$67,500 bid placed by Magieseke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670351635, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10200427, "authorName": "Stinger17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stinger17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fleche_d0r well I paid 145k for mine so this is a good price I\u2019ve been following them for a while", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1670351637, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10200443, "authorName": "FarlandClassic (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/farlandclassic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We will announce when the (reasonable) reserve is met.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1670351727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10200453, "authorName": "TaterTot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tatertot/", "bidAmount": 68500, "content": "$68,500 bid placed by TaterTot", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670351748, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10200467, "authorName": "Fleche_dOr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fleche_dor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Stinger17\r\n\r\nThanks, I see your reference point. I think this one will climb a bit more before we are done.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670351800, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10200471, "authorName": "Stinger17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stinger17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Keep bidding guys", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670351806, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10200479, "authorName": "64Mustanguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/64mustanguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I live in Michigan and mine is in transport heading to me now. Ironically my daughter lives 4 blocks from this one in Englewood. She could have checked it out for me.. small world", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670351837, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10200481, "authorName": "Magieseke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/magieseke/", "bidAmount": 69500, "content": "$69,500 bid placed by Magieseke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670351848, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10200500, "authorName": "Stinger17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stinger17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller seems motivated, this should sell !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670351913, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10200493, "authorName": "BidRunner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have one being restored right now!! I can\u2019t wait to launch that thing!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670351930, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10200505, "authorName": "RobertPerrye", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertperrye/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@64Mustanguy\r\nHave you thought of buying this one so that you could have Amphicar races in Michigan?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1670351942, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10200508, "authorName": "TaterTot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tatertot/", "bidAmount": 70500, "content": "$70,500 bid placed by TaterTot", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670351963, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10200509, "authorName": "Magieseke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/magieseke/", "bidAmount": 73500, "content": "$73,500 bid placed by Magieseke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670351979, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10200521, "authorName": "12amDemon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/12amdemon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "curious, would there be any worries about water seeping through the doors while in water?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670352009, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10200527, "authorName": "64Mustanguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/64mustanguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a very large boat in Michigan and a 38 foot boat and a 20 foot boat there. And a few super cars. Don\u2019t think a 7mph race is in the cards", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1670352042, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10200528, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@12amDemon a great question to ask, in the final 2 minutes, of a SEVEN DAY auction.......", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1670352043, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10200538, "authorName": "TaterTot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tatertot/", "bidAmount": 75000, "content": "$75,000 bid placed by TaterTot", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670352094, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10200543, "authorName": "Fleche_dOr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fleche_dor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RobertPerrye wrote \"Amphicar races\"\r\n\r\nImagine a \"time and distance\" race that just happened to have a lake to be crossed in the middle of the \"course\". What a cool idea!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670352104, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10200548, "authorName": "FlaRudy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flarudy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So glad to catch the end of this auction. Great car!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670352117, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10200551, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great - @TaterTot just bid. Now I want Tater Tots!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670352128, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10200552, "authorName": "Magieseke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/magieseke/", "bidAmount": 76000, "content": "$76,000 bid placed by Magieseke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670352129, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10200559, "authorName": "64Mustanguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/64mustanguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I might carry mine on the bridge of my larger boat for transportation when we get to several ports?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1670352138, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10200566, "authorName": "BidRunner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This seems pretty light for a nut and bolt restored Amphicar!!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1670352156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10200579, "authorName": "FlaRudy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flarudy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amphicar dingy!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670352200, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10200593, "authorName": "BidRunner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "People have actually traveled great distances with these in the water.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670352234, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10200597, "authorName": "lvflyer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lvflyer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BidRunner - it is the color and interior.....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670352244, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10200596, "authorName": "Stinger17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stinger17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is only about 250 amphicar left", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1670352244, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10200599, "authorName": "TaterTot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tatertot/", "bidAmount": 77999, "content": "$77,999 bid placed by TaterTot", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670352246, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10200609, "authorName": "Magieseke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/magieseke/", "bidAmount": 78900, "content": "$78,900 bid placed by Magieseke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670352286, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10200615, "authorName": "Stinger17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stinger17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "U can change interior for $3,000", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1670352304, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10200630, "authorName": "dmfield", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmfield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There used to be an Amphicar on the quarterdeck of a boat in Paris on the river. Dave", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670352337, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10200640, "authorName": "Fleche_dOr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fleche_dor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BidRunner wrote \"People have actually traveled great distances with these in the water.\"\r\n\r\nIn 1978 Howard Singer took his Amphicar for a leisurely trip from Long Beach to Catalina (about 26 miles) . See story below:\r\n\r\nhttp://blogs.dailybreeze.com/history/2013/02/28/sinking-or-swimming-in-the-amphicar/", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1670352370, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10200644, "authorName": "64Mustanguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/64mustanguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And one on a 100 yacht in Frankfort Michigan. Yacht named MitchMate", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670352379, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10200650, "authorName": "PatsCurtins", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patscurtins/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We gotta be close on the reserve...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670352400, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10200653, "authorName": "BidRunner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Imagine the looks you\u2019d get when your throwing this thing overboard.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670352406, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10200656, "authorName": "Magieseke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/magieseke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 12/6/22 for $78,900 to Magieseke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670352423, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 10200657, "authorName": "deuce32", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deuce32/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think I would avoid the ocean.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670352425, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10200665, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Magieseke congrats mate, you just won an Amphicar!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1670352450, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10200667, "authorName": "Stinger17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stinger17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations buyer and seller", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670352453, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10200675, "authorName": "64Mustanguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/64mustanguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great buy.. enjoy your new fun car..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670352482, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10200684, "authorName": "814DB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/814db/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like fun, be safe!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670352507, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10200695, "authorName": "Roamer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roamer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@deuce32 \"I think I would avoid the ocean\".\r\n\r\nI think I would avoid an Amphicar lol!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670352536, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10200730, "authorName": "Stinger17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stinger17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dmfield I was just in Paris aug I saw the red one on back of a boat still there", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670352660, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10200860, "authorName": "64Mustanguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/64mustanguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Google Mitch-Mate yacht and you will see a red one on top", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670353150, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10201478, "authorName": "Stinger17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stinger17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@64mustanguy that\u2019s a different boat then I saw in Paris on the river", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670356069, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10202144, "authorName": "Fleche_dOr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fleche_dor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@64Mustanguy wrote \"Google Mitch-Mate yacht and you will see a red one on top\"\r\n\r\nThis one (scroll down past half-way on the page)? A nice yacht. Looks like the old style Feadships. Classic looks.\r\n\r\nhttps://shiawasseehistory.com/mitchell.html", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670358724, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10202252, "authorName": "64Mustanguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/64mustanguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yup, That\u2019s the guy and his yacht and Amphicar Pretty cool", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670359153, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10207059, "authorName": "shelbymann70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shelbymann70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@64Mustanguy thanks. cool pic of the car on the yacht. Is the one docked in Frankfort Mi. usually there? We go through there time from time since we live in the Detroit area.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670421861, "type": "comment"}]