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Need Help Identifying This 1950's Car!
« on: August 18, 2013, 07:08:39 pm »
Hi All!

We are going through my better half's family photos and there is a pic of the family in this "unknown" car.  Can Anyone help identify it?
I'm from the South - but please don't mistake my Southern Manners/Accent/Charm as a weakness!

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Re: Need Help Identifying This 1950's Car!
« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2013, 07:28:01 pm »
Come on gang....you gotta' help me win this bet that my forum family can help figure it out!!!!!!
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Re: Need Help Identifying This 1950's Car!
« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2013, 07:32:02 pm »
That thar is a Fiat , KC !

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Re: Need Help Identifying This 1950's Car!
« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2013, 07:36:22 pm »
Fiat 600 Multipla to be absolutely exact !!  ( I think  ::) )    :D

http://carsfolia.com/gallery/fiat-600-multipla.html

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Re: Need Help Identifying This 1950's Car!
« Reply #5 on: August 18, 2013, 09:56:45 pm »
Yayyyyyy!   1956 Multipla!!!!

THANKS YA'LL.. my whipper snapper son come up with it at the SAME Time  :(  Now I OWE him!!!!  BUT after research it is a Multipla on a Fiat 600 base.  They even had a Marine version to go in the water, a taxi version and this version which was noted as a station wagon but has been touted as the first minivan!!! 

Thanks so much!  Visiting family in CA and going through family slides/movies!
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Re: Need Help Identifying This 1950's Car!
« Reply #6 on: August 19, 2013, 12:43:55 am »
Thanks fancypants!  Shows I'm on here waaayyy tooo much!  LOLOL

Thanks sapphire and mart for the great links as well!

Okay...here's another one....  Sorry it is the only pic we have.
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Re: Need Help Identifying This 1950's Car!
« Reply #7 on: August 19, 2013, 08:42:28 am »
Those were popular into the 60`s !! Weird little cars !!

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Re: Need Help Identifying This 1950's Car!
« Reply #8 on: August 19, 2013, 10:31:02 am »
I agree Mart!!!  Their family living in CA had lots of interesting cars...many of which would go in the water!

This one we can't identify that Uncle Vere was driving.
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Re: Need Help Identifying This 1950's Car!
« Reply #9 on: August 19, 2013, 11:01:33 am »
I think that one was just called an Amphicar Or google 1950`s amphibious cars !!

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Re: Need Help Identifying This 1950's Car!
« Reply #10 on: August 19, 2013, 12:17:49 pm »
Yay Mart...you are a winner!  1964 Ampicar!!!!!  Those suckers are selling for $38k up!!!!!
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Re: Need Help Identifying This 1950's Car!
« Reply #11 on: August 19, 2013, 06:13:29 pm »
Those things were cool! I wouldn't rolling up to the harbor and getting in line at the launch ramp with one of those! Then again, the harbor resembles L.A. traffic this time of year, so maybe next season.
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Re: Need Help Identifying This 1950's Car!
« Reply #12 on: August 20, 2013, 06:00:16 am »
Yay Mart...you are a winner!  1964 Ampicar!!!!!  Those suckers are selling for $38k up!!!!!

its just bummer  when you drop an H...then the amphicar...becomes an electric car....ampicar.... ;D.....
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Re: Need Help Identifying This 1950's Car!
« Reply #13 on: August 20, 2013, 01:41:14 pm »
HaHa!  Great catch Wullie!!!

I can't believe what they are selling for these days in great shape.  From $30 - $45k! 

I guess I am shocked at how many cars have been made over the years to go in the water!  Amazing!
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Re: Need Help Identifying This 1950's Car!
« Reply #14 on: August 20, 2013, 02:41:46 pm »
I make no excuses,and no apologies....but i like a good Malt,