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Two-For-One! A Plymouth Fury “Sonoramic Commando” With A Herters Duofoil Boat

Ben Branch October 4, 2022
Plymouth Fury Sonoramic Commando
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This is a 1960 Plymouth Fury fitted with the 310 hp “Sonoramic Commando” V8 engine that comes as a package with a color-matching Herters…

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For Sale: The Q Boat From James Bond’s “The World Is Not Enough”

Ben Branch September 28, 2022
Q Boat From James Bond The World Is Not Enough
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This is the Q Boat from “The World Is Not Enough,” the 19th film in the James Bond series that was released in 1999…

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The Jet-Zet: A Kawasaki Jet Ski-Powered Mini Speed Boat

Ben Branch May 5, 2022
Jet-Zet Speed Boat Kawasaki Jet-Ski
  • Boats
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This is the only Jet-Zet that was ever made, it has handbuilt by a Finnish craftsman named Hannu Viren using mahogany, pine, and the…

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Prince Philip’s Albatross Super Sports Ski Boat – $26,000+

Ben Branch April 9, 2022
Prince Philip Albatross Super Sports Ski Boat
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This is the original and unrestored 1956 Albatross MkIII Super Sports Runabout that was owned and used by the late Prince Philip, Duke of…

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The Amphicar 770: A Vintage Car That’s Also A Boat

Ben Branch March 22, 2022
Amphicar 770
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The Amphicar 770 is the most successful civilian amphibious production car of all time, 3,878 were sold between 1960 and 1968 with a few hundred…

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This Is The Riva Ferrari 32 – A 1980s-Era Floating Testarossa

Ben Branch March 18, 2022
Riva Ferrari 32
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This is the 28th of 40 Riva Ferrari 32s that were ever built as part of an unusual partnership between the storied Italian supercar maker…

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The Lucini Lamborghini Hydroplane – Powered By An 8.2 Liter Lamborghini V12 With 850 HP

Ben Branch December 7, 2021
  • Boats
  • Italian
  • Racing

The Lucini Lamborghini Hydroplane was built by legendary Italian boat builder Lucini in 1992 for a Swiss businessman who wanted to compete in the…

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For Sale On eBay: An Original Navy SEAL RAB “Riverine Assault Boat”

Ben Branch November 23, 2021
Navy SEAL RAB Riverine Assault Boat Hero
  • American
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This is an original US Navy Seal Riverine Assault Boat, or simply a “RAB” for short. It’s powered by twin diesel engines with Hamilton…

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The 1440 HP Lamborghini V12-Powered “CUV Miura” – 1984 UIM World Championship-Winner

Ben Branch October 26, 2021
Lamborghini V12-Powered CUV Miura
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  • Italian

This vessel was built by Italian boatbuilders Cantieri Uniti Viareggio (CUV) to win the 1984 UIM World Championships, a feat it achieved, giving CUV…

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A Brief History of the Amphicar – President Lyndon Johnson’s Favorite Car

Jon Branch June 5, 2020
A-Brief-History-of-the-Amphicar-1-LBJ-Presidential-Library-catalog-A263-8
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Above Image: President Lyndon Johnson taking guests on a tour of the lake. The Amphicar – President Lyndon Johnson’s Favourite Car The Amphicar was…

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Full Documentary: The Flying Boats

Ben Branch February 23, 2020
Short Sunderland Flying Boat
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The Flying Boats is the most comprehensive documentary we’ve ever seen on the subject of amphibious aircraft, if you’re a regular visitor to the pages…

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A 1907 Water Sprite Outboard Motor – 1 of Only 5 Known To Survive

Ben Branch October 30, 2019
Water Sprite Outboard Motor Engine
  • American
  • Boats

This is an original Water Sprite Outboard Motor from 1907, just 5 of these are known to survive in the world and this restored…

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