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SOLVED: si_497 - Amphicar - 770 - 1961-1968

Started by sichel, September 30, 2023, 05:49:13 PM

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sichel

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.
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

fuerza

#1
October 01, 2023, 06:20:32 AM
Italy?

sichel

#2
October 02, 2023, 07:31:46 AM
No.
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

sichel

#3
October 10, 2023, 05:03:31 PM
Up to the Experts.
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

sichel

#4
October 24, 2023, 01:00:35 PM
Well, now it's up to the professionals.
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

ropat53

#5
October 24, 2023, 01:30:00 PM
NSU?

Hiawatha

#6
October 24, 2023, 01:40:49 PM Last Edit: October 24, 2023, 02:02:57 PM by Hiawatha
Amphicar , made by Quandt Group, 1961/68.
Triumph Herald engine.

sichel

#7
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...
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

D-type

#8
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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The more you learn, the more you realise how little you know.

Wendax

#9
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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