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CHRIS CRAFT COBRA
Only produced in 1955, the Cobras were
rare. Chris-Craft made just 55 of the 21-foot Cobras and
51 of the 18-footers. Few have survived. The Cobra’s
lines are so captivating that they stand up well in this
less-than-artful presentation. This is the mark of an
exciting design.
The metallic gold fin was Chris-Craft’s
first attempt to incorporate the streamlined look of
post-war airplane design coupled with the use of
fiberglass on its wooden boat runabout lineup.
The Cobra model created a halo-vehicle
for Chris-Craft and the entire boating industry. At each
major boat show, Chris-Craft wanted kids stopping in
awe, women remembering its elegance, and men absolutely
in a “gotta-have-that-boat” mindset.
For production year 1955, Chris-Craft
kept the hull of the 19-foot
Racing Runabout and
added new styling to the deck and hull design above the
waterline to create the first Cobras. This new boat was
larger as a result of the restyling: The 21-foot Cobra
was eight inches wider and 23 inches longer than
Chris-Craft’s 19-foot Racing Runabout, although they
shared a common hull below the waterline. Then, the
company added either a big block Cadillac or Hemi
Chrysler V-8 engine. It was one fast classic boat!
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This
1:8 scale
Chris Craft Cobra model features:
- Scratch-built from
Chris Craft's official plan.
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Plank-on-frame
construction
- Hundreds of
copper nails
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Heartwood Honduras Mahogany
27"L
x 9.5"
W
$1,990
Shipping
and insurance in the contiguous USA included. Other
places: $250 flat rate.
54" long
$5,960
Shipping and insurance in
the contiguous USA included. Other places: $500 flat
rate.
Model is built per commission only. We require only a
small deposit (not full amount, not even half) to start
the process $500  The
remaining balance won't be due until the boat is
completed,
in several months.
"I am a wooden speed boat fancier who
believes a good model is the next best thing to
owning one. As a child I assembled a plastic kit
model of the Chris- Craft Cobra, complete with
the Lil Beaver electric motor. It is long gone,
but I am hoping to replace it. I was impressed
with your version of the Cobra. The Chris-Craft
logo appeared correct from the photos...
Thank you for your attention.
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