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SOLVED: si_497 - Amphicar - 770 - 1961-1968
« on: September 30, 2023, 05:49:13 PM »
Which car are we looking into here?
Please state the name and type designation as well as the production period.
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Re: si_497
« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2023, 06:20:32 AM »
Italy?
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Re: si_497
« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2023, 07:31:46 AM »
No.
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Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

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Re: si_497
« Reply #3 on: October 10, 2023, 05:03:31 PM »
Up to the Experts.
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Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

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Re: si_497
« Reply #4 on: October 24, 2023, 01:00:35 PM »
Well, now it's up to the professionals.
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Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

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Re: si_497
« Reply #5 on: October 24, 2023, 01:30:00 PM »
NSU?
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Re: si_497
« Reply #6 on: October 24, 2023, 01:40:49 PM »
Amphicar , made by Quandt Group, 1961/68.
Triumph Herald engine.
« Last Edit: October 24, 2023, 02:02:57 PM by Hiawatha »
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Re: si_497
« Reply #7 on: October 24, 2023, 02:26:11 PM »
Hiawatha, there is nothing to add to this complete answer except one point and a photo of the complete vehicle. By the way, it was designed by Hans Trippel, an experienced developer of amphibious vehicles, among others in Germany during the Second World War...
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Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

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Re: SOLVED: si_497 - Amphicar - 770 - 1961-1968
« Reply #8 on: October 26, 2023, 09:17:46 AM »
Now I've seen  the answer, it looks as if the Amphicar utilised the Herald dashboard
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Re: SOLVED: si_497 - Amphicar - 770 - 1961-1968
« Reply #9 on: October 26, 2023, 09:28:36 AM »
As well as its engine. At least the Amphicar was the fastest boat on the road.  ;D
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