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Hi guys, I read a good deal of what is posted, most of the topics are dealt with by people with a tremendous knowledge of the Amphi so there is no need for me to contribute.
As to the value of an Amphi, here goes.
I bought two running, swimming Amphicars on Thanksgiving day 1998 for $11,000 each. That was the"going" price at the timeno realbargain but they both had new paint, tops and seat covers. These were nice clean cars.
I restored the white one andadded abright red top and trim. I sold that car for $28,000 at Celina in 2003. I put alot in that car and it was gorgeous. I think $28000 was the"going" price at the time for a nice car. That car is worth $40,000 or more now, that's the "going" price now.
I think some of us need to wake up and smell the coffee. There are about 450 or so Amphis swimming or at least running now. Probably 40 or 50 more will be brought back from the dead. I don't think these little cars are ever going to become less fun or captivating to own.
Even rusty, no brakes but complete Amphicars are worth $30,000 now. Amphicars are among the MOST under priced collectorcars.
Every time I drive an Amphi I encounter people that has never seenof a car that swims. Some of those people become Amphicar owners. That makes the price go up.The exposure these cars are getting at the big auctions is setting the price. They will all be worth $50,000 in 2010 and $90,000 in 2020 if my guess is right.
They are under the money now, under the money for sure and as long as they are, they will keep going up in price quicker that most cars.
Before the Internet, people thought these were carswith NO parts were available, and they sorta were. But now with the parts and knowledge available here the cars go up in value. Face it boys the cars are worth what they are selling for. I often wonder why owners don't want the value to increase. I don't have a problem with these little cars selling for what they are really worth.
Calm down Mr Soapbox. People who buy bad Amphicars need to learn the same lesson we all have. Tuff luck.
Later, Tommy</font>
Hi guys, I read a good deal of what is posted, most of the topics are dealt with by people with a tremendous knowledge of the Amphi so there is no need for me to contribute.
As to the value of an Amphi, here goes.
I bought two running, swimming Amphicars on Thanksgiving day 1998 for $11,000 each. That was the"going" price at the timeno realbargain but they both had new paint, tops and seat covers. These were nice clean cars.
I restored the white one andadded abright red top and trim. I sold that car for $28,000 at Celina in 2003. I put alot in that car and it was gorgeous. I think $28000 was the"going" price at the time for a nice car. That car is worth $40,000 or more now, that's the "going" price now.
I think some of us need to wake up and smell the coffee. There are about 450 or so Amphis swimming or at least running now. Probably 40 or 50 more will be brought back from the dead. I don't think these little cars are ever going to become less fun or captivating to own.
Even rusty, no brakes but complete Amphicars are worth $30,000 now. Amphicars are among the MOST under priced collectorcars.
Every time I drive an Amphi I encounter people that has never seenof a car that swims. Some of those people become Amphicar owners. That makes the price go up.The exposure these cars are getting at the big auctions is setting the price. They will all be worth $50,000 in 2010 and $90,000 in 2020 if my guess is right.
They are under the money now, under the money for sure and as long as they are, they will keep going up in price quicker that most cars.
Before the Internet, people thought these were carswith NO parts were available, and they sorta were. But now with the parts and knowledge available here the cars go up in value. Face it boys the cars are worth what they are selling for. I often wonder why owners don't want the value to increase. I don't have a problem with these little cars selling for what they are really worth.
Calm down Mr Soapbox. People who buy bad Amphicars need to learn the same lesson we all have. Tuff luck.
Later, Tommy</font>