Ferrari Hydroplane Model Airlane Painted Large 32\" by Authentic Models For Sale -

Ferrari Hydroplane Model Painted Large 31.5

Dimensions: L: 32 W: 12.5 H: 10 Inches

About the Product

The thunderboat hydroplane measures 31.5 x 11.75 x 9\". It features a leather seat, an inlaid wood deck & a detailed original dash. The Jaguar XK120 ruled the road; Doris Day and Cary Grant were Oscar nominated. It was a time of peace, and optimism was unbridled. It was then that Rivas roared across the Lago di Como and skimmed the Mediterranean waves off St. Tropez. Thunderboats (also called Hydroplanes) racing with each other at record speed. Stateside, the luxurious Chris Crafts were de rigeur with Hollywood elite. The throaty growl of that big engine built inside gleaming mahogany, rich leather, chrome trim. Leather padded seats displayed movie stars trying out the new bikini fashions. Husband number 3, 4, or 5 behind the wheel, decked out in spotless captain\'s finery. No Coast Guard was able to overtake these sleek twin-engine torpedo shaped racers. The curves, the looks, the excitement, the opulence!

History of the Thunderboat

An enthusiast for motor boat racing, Achilles Castoldi decided to focus on setting top speed records in 1953. He commissioned a 800kg class three-pont hydroplane hull to be built by Cantieri Timossi. The hull was dubbed Arno XI. As for the engine, he turned o the new up and corners of the auto racing scene - Scuderia Ferrari. On the morning of October 15, 1953, Achille Castoldi succeeded in smashing the 800 kg class speed record with an average \"flying kilometer\" two way speed of 150.49 miles per hour. He followed up the performance on the follow day by setting another record of \"24 nautical miles\" event with an average speed of 102.34 miles per hour. Arno XI was restored in the early 1990s and was placed for sale at the Coy\'s Festival Silverstone in 1997 that was not sold. However, Arno XI was eventually sold at the 2012 RM sale in Monaco for 1.12 million dollars.

Highlights about our products

Our models have all the little details that would amaze you the moment you see them. Just look at them and you will highly appreciate not only the skills but also the time that our master craftsmen spend on each of these models.

• 100% hand built from scratch using \"plank on frame\" construction method
• Hundreds of hours is required to finish a model
• Completed models contain thousands of details created by our skillful master craftsmen
• Made of finest wood like Rosewood, Mahogany, Teak and other exotic tropical wood
• Chrome and brass fittings and ornaments constitute the excellence of our models
• Extensive research through original plans and pictures make our models authentic
• Each model goes through a demanding quality control process before leaving the workshop
• Just the perfect gift for home or office decorator, boat enthusiast or passionate collector

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