HISTORY & DESCRIPTION:
MITI was built in 1949 by Chris Craft, USA to their 18ft Riviera design and shipped to Italy where in the 1950s it is believed to have been used by film star Sophia Loren when owned by her husband Carlo Pont in the 1950s.
The Riviera model was available in 16ft, 18ft and 20ft sizes and was a iconic runabout during the 1950s with an estimated 288 Riviera’s produced by Chris Craft overall from 1948 to 1952. Chris Craft was first established in 1881 by Chris Smith in Michigan and was particularly famous in the period from the 1920s to 1950s for their mahogany hulled power boats of which 159 models were available. Elvis, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Katharine Hepburn and Sophia Loren were associated with these stylish and desirable boats.
MITI was originally restored in 2001 and again professionally restored in 2021 by master shipwrights in Cornwall. Re-finished double skin, Philippine and Honduras mahogany hull and interior on oak frames, red upholstered seating for five and re-finished original fittings.
95hp KERMATH MARINE-K SIX CYLINDER PETROL ENGINE – Updraft single carburetor. Engine restored and recently serviced.
OPTIONAL ORIGINAL STORAGE CRADLE/TROLLEY
BROKERS NOTE:
A rare and desirable power boat in the UK with a good provenance, ideal for lazy summer days and picnics on inland waters, estuary or lakes. Offered in excellent condition at a very realistic price. Offers considered.
GUIDE: SOLD – DECEMBER 2021
LYING: Cambridgeshire
VIEWING: Through the agents – CLASSIC YACHT BROKERAGE
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