Boats

Two-Fer: 1941 Ford Super Deluxe Wagon With 1953 Fleetcraft Runabout

Fancy a boat with that wagon? Here on eBay is a 1941 Ford Super Deluxe wagon with its sidekick, a 1953 Fleetcraft runabout, looking for a new home. Neither has been fully restored, though the wagon was repainted in… more»

Rare Amphibious Project: 1964 Amphicar 770

Who doesn’t remember the quirky Amphicar of the 1960s? You know, the little car that could ride on water or the small boat that could drive on land. Built in Germany, production ran from 1961 to 1965 with registrations… more»

Land or Water Use: 1967 Amphicar 770

The Amphicar 770 was either a car that could also serve as a boat or a boat that could also perform as an automobile. With its unique design, it could travel up to seven knots on water and 70… more»

Bouyancy is Important: 1960s Amphicar

Looking back through automotive history you can find an example of just about every crazy idea you can think of.  For example, numerous companies are making the news as they try to be the first to market with a… more»

Boat Barn Find: 1962 Cruisers Inc. 202-V

Batten down them hatches, full speed ahead! It is unlikely that this 1962 Cruisers Inc. 202-V Seafarer 16′ wooden runabout would be used to ferry passengers around on a three-hour tour but it is a wonderful example of an… more»

No Reserve 1987 Ski Supreme Sierra 20′ Ski Boat

A person can occupy the winter months in many ways, biding their time until the warm weather returns. Kicking back in front of the fire is one, while others find hitting the ski fields irresistible. However, many would forego… more»

BF Auction: 1957 Geneva Wood 14′ Runabout

Location: Junction City, Kansas Engine: Corsair Navigator Outboard Registration: KA-25-P In the 1950’s there were countless American manufacturers trying to meet the demand for boats. While many worked with the then-new fiberglass, some focused on wooden construction. Today, you don’t… more»

A Non-Buick Riviera! 1950 Chris-Craft

Yes, you’re cruising Barn Finds, but this ain’t no barn find, it isn’t even a car but if you appreciate old, rare cars, you’ll like this marine find. It’s a 1950 Chris-Craft “Riviera”, and according to the seller, it’s… more»

Continuing A Legacy? 1975 Oldsmobile 442

Oh, what a year was 1975! If you were a domestic auto enthusiast, it was a lousy one! No more Plymouth Barracuda, Dodge Challenger, Camaro Z28, Pontiac GTO or SD-455 anything, AMC Javelin, or Buick GS – what a… more»

Woodie on the Water: 1948 Century Boat

The history of Century Boats goes back to its founding in 1926. And the brand continues to flourish today, although the company has changed hands a few times, once even owned by Yamaha. This fine example of a wooden… more»

Museum Quality? 1976 Kawasaki Jet Ski JS400

Sadly, summer is long gone and fall is wrapping up here in the upper Midwest as I write this. But, what’s another six months of cold, snow, ice, slippery sidewalks, and salty roads, which lead to rusty vehicles? Hello?… more»

Everything Goes! Mark Smith Estate Auction

Come October 19-21, 2022 the Hill City of Lynchburg, Virginia hosts the Mark Smith Estate Auction, where myriad belongings of the late auto enthusiast go to the highest bidder. With all lots at No Reserve, you know someone will… more»

Floating Find: 1968 52-Foot Houseboat

Now for something completely different. Here on eBay is a 1968 houseboat for sale, bid to $8,701, with no reserve. This houseboat is in a slip on the St. John’s River in Florida near Jacksonville. This is a static… more»

Houseboat/RV Combo! 1972 SeaCamper

Why not combine the best features of a houseboat and a small RV into a single unit that can also cruise comfortably on the water? That’s exactly what the creators of the SeaCamper did in the early 1970s. There’s… more»

Scruffy The Tugboat: 1913 Steel Riveted Tugboat

If you are of a particular age, your early childhood was enriched with a series of children’s books called Little Golden Books.  One of these stories was about a young tugboat called Scruffy who went to travel the world. … more»

Mercruiser Motor Model A: 1930 Ford Coupe

Hot rods can be handcrafted works of art or an old jalopy with used parts from whatever source the builder had available.  Big money isn’t always necessary.  The common ingredient is ingenuity.  A perfect example would be this 1930… more»