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Re: Amphi-Car

To: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Subject: Re: Amphi-Car
From: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 1999 20:38:22 -0500 (EST)
Cc: Triumph List <triumphs@autox.team.net>, Spitfire List <spitfires@autox.team.net>
On Sat, 23 Jan 1999, Joe Curry wrote:

> Today's "My Classic Car" featured the Amphi-Car, 800 of
> which were built in the early 60's.  When they opened
> the engine compartment (in the rear) there was what
> appeared to be a Triumph 4 cylinder engine lurking
> under there.
> 
> Does anybody know if this is indeed a Triumph?  Andy???

Indeed, the engine is the mighty 1147cc unit from the Herald. And the 
electrical system is largely Lucas.

Check out <www.amphicar.com> for lots more info. (I really should link to 
this from VTR's Herald pages, huh? :-) )

--Andy

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