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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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  • Ferrari

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
  • Boats
  • Military

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
  • Boats
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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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  • Classic Cars

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
  • Boats
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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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Bugbite – A 1935 Mahogany Speedboat Design Re-Enters Production

Ben Branch September 16, 2019
Bugbite Mahogany Speedboat
  • Art
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Bugbite is a 17 ft traditional was built in 2019 by Kevin Fitzke to the original and much-loved 1935 design by A.A. Apel. The…

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An Original World War 2 DUKW 6×6 Amphibious Utility Vehicle

Ben Branch August 26, 2019
DUKW 6x6 Amphibious Utility Vehicle
  • American
  • Boats
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

The DUKW 6×6 Amphibious Utility Vehicle is typically just referred to as the “Duck” after its official name “DUKW” – a US Military code…

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1990 Riva Ferrari 32 – A Ferrari Testarossa For The Sea

Ben Branch February 18, 2019
Riva Ferrari 32
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The Riva Ferrari 32 was jointly developed by the two Italian companies in the late 1980s as a water-borne equivalent to the Ferrari Testarossa….

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The Incredible Art of Jean-Yves Delitte

Ben Branch February 16, 2019
GBN.Texel.2
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  • Boats

Jean-Yves Delitte is an artist who started out working for the famous and much beloved Tintin series of comics, he paired with writer Philippe Richelle…

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Fitzke Wood Boards – The Speakeasy

Ben Branch December 4, 2018
Fitzke Wood Boards - The Speakeasy
  • American
  • Art
  • Boats

The Speakeasy is the latest offering from Fitzke Wood Boards, a small Minnesota based company run by Kevin Fitzke. Kevin was born and raised…

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