Model Of The Riva Aquarama , 87 Cm

A true objet d'exception:
This exclusive model of the Riva Aquarama Spécial has been produced in 1/10th scale in partnership with the RIVA shipyard.
This is a faithful replica of the mythical Aquarama Spécial, entirely handcrafted from noble materials: noble wood species and genuine marine upholstery.

Our model is in Mahogany and all fittings are in chromed brass .

10 coats of varnish are applied to achieve excellent gloss and varnish depth for exceptional rendering.

Information on this model:
Ref. : R AQUASPE 87 Scale : 1:10
Length : 87cm / Width : 27 cm / Height : 25 cm

HISTORY OF THIS MODEL:

"Rolls-Royce of the sea", "Stradivarius of boating" are just some of the expressions used to describe the very famous Riva Aquarama special, flagship of the Riva range at the time!
A true emblem of the Mediterranean coast, the Aquarama and its "super, special..." variants were produced in 720 units from 1962 to 1996.
This powerful twin-engine boat has so much charm and elegance that it's been compared to Rolls-Royce and Ferrari. The Riva Aquarama was born in the summer of 1962, and was undoubtedly the most famous of all RIVA models. After a secret gestation period, the Tritone assembly line is interrupted and hull no. 214 is removed and transferred to the area reserved for prototypes. Carlo Riva and his designer Georgio Barilani begin the transformation of the Tritone.
A passageway is cut in the deck between the transom and the sundeck to facilitate access to the water and allow the owner to move away from the beaches to more peaceful coves.
In August 1962, the Aquarama was transported to Monaco for her first sea trial.
The test pilot's name is Giovanni Agnelli, the all-powerful owner of FIAT.
The tests are deemed satisfactory. The first Aquarama is christened LIPICAR I, an anagram of the first names of Carlo Riva's three daughters: Lia, Pia and Carla.
The name Aquarama evokes both the panorama reflected in the chrome contours of its windscreen and the new vogue for giant-screen cinema (Cinérama). The Riva Aquarama was produced in 288 units from 1962 to 1971, powered by 185 and 220 hp Chris Craft and Riva V8 engines.
Speeds reached 75 km/h or 40 knots.
The Riva Aquarama underwent an evolution known as the Super Aquarama, built between 1963 and 1971 in 203 examples with more powerful engines ranging from 290 to 320 hp.
From 1972, a new evolution appeared, called Aquarama special with its characteristic transom.
It was produced in 236 units until 1995. The longest Aquarama, at 8m75 and the most powerful, with 2 350 hp engines, remains the flagship of the range.