A single step French hydro, RAFALE V the only survivor of the unlimiteds that had raced in France. This boat was perfectly restored, built in 1930's, French made. 
 
 

The engine in the last configuration was a Hispano-Suiza V-12, 36 litres and developed about 300 hp.
But the owner had rebuilt the original Farman V-12 that was on at the beginning. 
Cost about $150,000 in the restoration! Very nice.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Timossi hull (Italian), named Matthéa 7, up to 800 kgs, with a big block chevy, 500 hp, top speed at 195 mph, 1955. The pilot was a German named Von mayenburg. 
 

This boat was for sale (if you have $300,000 US, it's your's!)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Italian 1955 built (they know how to make good boats!), Timossi hull,  V-8, 2 compressors, Maserati engine (very rare), 500 hp, 200 km/h. 
 
 
 

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