1937년산...
가히 현실감이 들지못하는 실물중에 하나이다

엔틱보트... 심심찮게 볼 수 있는 엔틱카가 있는 나라에서는
오랜세월이 담긴 보트들을 종종 볼 수 있었다

엔틱제품은 우선 하드웨어의 존재감보다 우선하는 것들이 있다
그것을.. 혹자는 혼이 담긴 작품이라고들 한다..

수차례의 리모델링과 리빌드..
그러나 출고시의 디자인을 흐트리지 않는 정성이 담겨있어
수차례의 수상경력을 남기고 있는 보트이다..

이러한 보트에게 주는 가치기준은 ..
오랜세월을 가꾸어온 정성에다가 주는 것이리라..

성능도 놀랄수 밖에없다
316마력에 최고속도 47마일...

그래서 엔틱보트 앞에서는 가격을 묻지 않는다
가격을 떠난 가치를 인정하는 사람만이
특별한 주인이 될 수 있는 물건이기 때문이다...   

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28' Gar Wood Triple Cockpit


Year: 1937

Located In Northern Calif., CA

Hull Material: Wood
 
Builder: Gar Wood
 
Dimensions
LOA: 28'
 
 
HISTORY

Boat Name: AMERICA,
 Manufacturer: Gar Wood
Length 28’
Year 1937
Model Only Model “746” 28’ Custom Triple Cockpit Runabout Original Purchase Price $7,720 Total Manufactured (if known) 352 (Only 10 built with the Scripps V-12 Model 302) Hull Number 5925 Engine Manufacturer Scripps Motors, Detroit Michigan, Model 302 H.P. 316 @ 2,600 RPM Cylinders/Displacement 12 cylinders, 894 Cubic Inches Approximate Top Speed 47 M.P.H. Year Restored: 1999 to 2002: by Dave Wright of Fallbrook, California: Marine Engine, Scripps Model 302 V-12 316 HP, restored 2002 by Performance Concepts, Cotati, California: Restoration includes modern electronic ignition and Holley Carburetors concealed with the original distributors and carburetor intakes. Automatic Halon Fire Extinguishing system, low oil pressure fuel shut-off and fused circuits. Awards: AMERICA was “Best Antique Runabout 22’ and over’” at the First International ACBS Boat Show at the 27th Annual Meeting in September 2002 held at Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. AMERICA also was awarded “Best Engine of Show” at the 2002 Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance for its John Matzen/Dave Wright restored original Scripps V-12 Model 302 12 cylinder engine. AMERICA was awarded “Best Gar Wood of Show” at the March 2003 16th Annual Mount Dora Antique Boat Festival, Mount Dora, Florida AMERICA was awarded “Best Triple Cockpit Runabout” of Show at the 2004 Shriners’ Concours d’Elegance, Sacramento, California. AMERICA was awarded “Peoples Choice” at the 2004 ACBS “Tahoe Keys” Show in July, 2004, South Lake Tahoe, California. AMERICA was awarded “Best of Class” Antique Runabouts, May 1, 2005 at Lakewood Yacht Club’s “Keels & Wheels” Concours d’Elegance, Seabrook, Texas America on Lake Tahoe 2002. AMERICA IS ONE OF ONLY TEN 28 FOOT TRIPLE COCKPIT RUNABOUTS ORIGINALLY POWERED WITH THE SCRIPPS MODEL 302 V-12 ENGINE. THE FIRST WAS DELIVERED IN AUGUST, 1934, AND THE LAST IS “FORTY PINES” WHICH SOLD (8/04) FOR $350,000, (exclusive of Commissions and pending bottom restoration costs.) EIGHT OF THESE TRIPLES ARE STILL KNOWN TO EXIST. SIX WERE SOLD BY JAKE OBEXER AT LAKE TAHOE. AMERICA WAS ORIGINALLY SHIPPED TO THE WISCONSIN TRANSPORTATION CO. IN LAKE GENEVA, WISCONSIN ON JUNE 8, 1937. AMERICA IS THE 343rd of 352 28’ FOOT CUSTOM RUNABOUTS ALL TOLD FROM THE 1920’s TO 1941.

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