Chrome Models and Miniatures

This is an exceptional handbuilt model of the “Riva Aquarama”, a luxury wooden launch built by the Italian yactbuilder Riva and  late 20th Century in date. In production from 1962 to 1996, the Aquarama was the most famous of Carlo Riva’s luxury designs and has the reputation of being the Ferrari of the boat world. It takes its name from its wraparound windscreen, which is reminiscent of the Cinerama film format that was popular in the 1960s. This impressive speedboat is built to scale 1;10 and mirrors the original model. It has been beautifully polished to a fine gloss with chrome parts and real leather upholstery in a stunning white and sky blue colour. The model comes with its original stand. It is of the highest quality and is ready to grace a special place in your home.   Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 23 cm x Width 90 cm x Depth 25 cm Dimensions in inches: Height 9 inches x Width 2 foot, 11 inches x Depth 10 inches The Riva Aquarama is a luxury wooden runabout built by Italian yachtbuilder Riva. Production of it and its derivatives (the Lungo, Super, and Special) ran from 1962 until 1996. The hull was based on the Riva Tritone, an earlier model speedboat by Riva, which in turn was inspired by the American  Chris-Craft runabouts. The boat's speed, beauty, and craftsmanship earned it praise as the Ferrari of the boat world. The company was founded by Pietro Riva in 1842, and run by Carlo Riva through its 1969 sale to the American Whittaker Corporation. The most famous of Carlo Riva’s designs...

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This is an exceptional handbuilt model of the “Riva Aquariva”, a luxury wooden launch built by the Italian yactbuilder Riva and late 20th century in date. The Riva Aquariva Super ...

This is an exceptional handbuilt model of the “Riva Aquarama”, a luxury wooden launch built by the Italian yactbuilder Riva and late 20th century in date...

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This is an exceptional hand built model of the “Riva Rivarama”, a luxury wooden launch built by the Italian yacht builder Riva, dating from the late 20th...

This is an exceptional handbuilt model of the “Riva Aquarama”, a luxury wooden launch built by the Italian yacht builder Riva, dating from the late 20th ...

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