1959 Riva Florida 'Bellisimo'
This 1959 Riva Florida is proudly offered for sale, exclusively with Ray White Marine. One of just 35 was built in 1959 out of a total production of 426 Riva Floridas. If you are at all familiar with a Riva Yacht, you will learn that it is the standout harmonious lines, the quality of the materials used and the perfection of their construction that makes them so unique.
Beautifully restored in 2012, using all original Riva Parts by Cantiere Matteri at Lezzeno on the shores of Lake Como, Italy, under the guidance of master craftsman, Erio Matteri who is the recommended restorer of Riva by ASDEC, the Italian classic Boat Association. She was then shipped to Australia in November 2012, with a new Boeing trailer built in January 2013. Since being brought into Australia, she has been minimally used.
Hull number 350 has been securely stored on its colour matched trailer with full covers in the Central Coast. Accompanied by its original Chris Craft 131hp engine, it now runs a more modern and powerful engine – Chevrolet V8 350 with Chris Craft Rocker covers which is exceptionally well disguised to look as per the original. Full deck restoration and metal repolished in 2018 and remains in perfect condition.
If there is anything to know about a restoration project, one will know that it requires meticulous attention to detail, patience and dedication. The current owner of the boat has gotten to know the boat, pamper it, nurture it, and finally fallen back in love with her newly restoration lines. She is now ready to be admired and sailed by another family. Do not miss out on this very rare opportunity to own a very special RIVA.
Located on the Central Coast, NSW
Contact Oliver Wrigley on 0456 627 463 if you have any questions or if you would like an inspection.
| Price | SOLD |
|---|---|
| Brand | Riva |
| Model | Florida |
| Length | 5.29 Meters |
| Year | 1959 |
| Category | Ski Boats |
| Hull Type | Timber |
| Hull Style | Single |
| Power Type | Power |
| Type Of Sales | Dealer |
| Engine Make | Chevrolet |
| Engine Type | Chevrolet |
| Condition | Used |
| State | New South Wales |
| Suburb | BOOKER BAY |
| HIN Number | AVWWA173429HK3 |
| Stock Number | OWRIVA1959 |
| Engine Make | Chevrolet |
|---|---|
| Engine Hours | 20 |
| Displacement | 5.7 |
| Horse Power | 350 |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Drive Type | Inboard / Shaftdrive |
| Stroke | DI (Direct Injection) |
| Fuel Capacity | 100 |
| Designer | Riva Yachts Italy |
|---|---|
| Builder | Riva Yachts Italy |
| Hull Construction Material | Timber |
| Hull Type | Single |
| Deck Construction Material | Timber |
| Country Origin | Italy |
| Length (feet) | 17.3 feet |
| Length (m) | 5.29 m |
| Beam/Width (feet) | 5.75 feet |
| Beam/Width (m) | 1.75 m |
| Draft (m) | 0.5 m |
| Dry Weight (kgs) | 1780 kgs |
| Number Of Engines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Engine Standard | Chevrolet V8 350 |
| Stroke | 4 stroke |
| Engine Hours | 20 |
| Horse Power (hp) | 350 |
| Drive Type | Inboard Shaftdrive |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Number of Fuel Tanks | 1 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (L) | 100 l |