From the Archive: 1964 Amphicar 770 | 2013 Daytona Turkey Rod Run

This is a ’64 Amphicar 770 that was at the 2013 Daytona Turkey Rod Run. The Amphicar 770 is an amphibious car that was unveiled at the 1961 New York Auto Show, and was made between 1961 and 1968. The engine is a 1.1 liter straight-4 that produces 43 horsepower and 61 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is a 4-speed manual. This car does 0-60 mph in 21.7 seconds and has a top speed of 75 mph. The top speed is 7 mph on water. A total of 3,878 were built, and one of them was owned by Lyndon B. Johnson.

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