We thought
it would be fun to take a look at advertistments of former owners selling
them old racing hulls from the APBA classified ads (or any old ad) from
many years ago. After the ad, will be an explantion, if we have one, of
where that racing hull is today!
Propeller, March 1964
| Mr. Trophy, 280 cu.in. Great Lakes Divisional Champion 1963.
Hull reconditioned and ready for 1964 season. $1700 buys a winner. Carl
Ward, 811 So Metcalf, Lima Ohio |
This was the former Moonshine Baby E-54, then Ineta Belle, prior to campaigning as Mr. Trophy.
If you know where this hull is today, please contact
me. |
from the Detroit News, Monday,
March 7,1949
| For Sale - COMPLETE 225cu
in Ford racing Engine--out of my race boat, "California Kid"; equipped
with Weiand 10 to 1 heads and Weiand dual manifold; Harmon and Collins
super "H", 6000 RPM camshaft; Spalding ignition; motor is equipped with
stacks and is ready for easy installation in either race boat or hot rod.
for further information, call Danny Foster... |
I'm not absolutely sure but I think this ad was placed
after the boat was destroyed in a crash on the Detroit River.
Richard Willim |
from December 1976
| For Sale - Lauterbach. N-72
Tiger. 1976 World Champion. Holder of kilo record 134.6 mph plus many
National and Divisional titles. Complete with standard engine - $9500.
with supercharged engine- $11,000. Sherman R. Polhamus. |
| Carl Wilson now has her and she is shown at many vintage
events. |
from April 1976
| For Sale - Country Boy
US1, competition record holder, 1975 National. Built by Lauterbach.
This boat is one of the finest 225's in the country. Call Michael Weiner.
$12,500 firm |
| Tom Bertolini now has her and she is shown at many
vintage events. |
from December 1981
| For Sale - 280 Nordberg. E-16
Bandit Everything for sale, 2 engines, tilt trailer, many other
parts, very competitive. Please call for information. |
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For Sale - F-19 Holy
Smoke, 266 class.
Fastest running 266 in the country. 85 mph running
1-2/3, and 129 mph kilo. Most dependable. Only failed to finish or start
2 times in the last 2 years. Won 60 of the last 68 heats run, finished
in all but 3 in the last 2 years, including 4 combined races including
7 litres, Second in National High Point 1962, First in Region 10, Engine
Chev. 395 H.P. Dry sump oil fuel injection roller cam, forged custom pistons.
Will turn 10,000 rpm with no engine damage. Most powerful, unsupercharged
engine ever tested in Southern California. One of the most beautiful hydros
running, custom fiberglass cowling. Epoxy paint on boat. All hardware stainless
or chromed. cutom pin-striped epoxy coated trailer. Complete $4,000.00.
Quitting class. Earl Wham, etc.
Earl Wham sold this boat and then went on to campaign
the Miss Merion Bluegrass.
Anybody know what happened to this hydro? |
from November 1972:
| FOR SALE - 850
cc Hydro, 1972 DeSilva hull, 14 ft. powered by "PBS" Fiat, fresh overhaul,
Dyno tested, total weight 350 lbs. Complete with cowling and trailer, ready
to race. Jack Schafer, 19531 Airport Way, Santa Ana, Calif. |
Bob Foley's Hang In There aka Impecunious
Mouse
Unfortunately, the outfit was "ready to race"
when he placed the ad, but not for long! Jack raced it at San Diego
on October 15, and was battling for the lead when he stuffed it on the
back straightaway and blew out the front part of the boat. I was running
third and was the first one to get to him. Luckily he was OK. Jack
sold the Fiat and gave me the remains of the hull. |
from Jan, Feb, and
March 1969:
| FOR SALE - Tijuana
Taxi, E-102, 1967 Western Division 280 Hydro Champion - 1968 Region
12 High Point. 17 ft. fibreglassed mahogany hull. Guaranteed legal fresh
Dodge engine (with dyno report). Fendered trailer with new tires. Spare
engine, props, etc. Must be considered one of the most immaculately prepared,
top competition boats in the country. This is the race boat for the serious
racer. $3,500. Jerry Ballard, 27912 Alaflora Drive, San Pedro, Calif. 90732 |
| Jay Marshall found her & restored it. |
from February 1968:
| FOR SALE - 280 Hydro. Complete,
$1,250. Without engine, $850. Lloyd hull, Chev. engine. Good trailer slings
and prop. Roy Kuhnhofer, 16561 California, Markham, Ill. 60426, phone
etc. |
Alan Radue's Agitator
My best estimate was Ron Snyder bought it in 1968,
but the earliest photo I have of Ron in it is 1969. This confirms
that Ron owned it no earlier than 1968 and probably bought it from Roy
that year. Just like fitting together pieces of a puzzle! Alan
has restored her. |
from January 1975:
| FOR SALE - Ron Jones conventional
5-Litre "Gun Shy", alias "Miss Peg". Boat, Chev. motor, trailer,
extra shaft and prop. $4,000. Robert Herrington, 6487 Airline
Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA 70805, etc. |
Jack Hines Miss Peg
Jack found the hull languishing in a swamp in LA.
He is completely rebuilt the boat. |
from June and July 1971:
| FOR SALE- 7 Litre "Ray's
Rebel Rouser H-54", formerly "Moonshine Baby", custom trailer,
427 Ford engine, complete rig with many spare parts. Owner leaving
state, no reasonable offer refused. Call George Reynolds, Detroit,
Mich., etc. |
Phil Spruit's Moonshine Baby H-54
Racing hull was purchased by Steve Mahac. He raced
her and then he sold it in 1976 (from another ad in Propeller) to Richie
Dittrich who sold only the hull in 1984, less the 2 Ford 427 motors. I
got it from a man who found it sitting outside in a boat "junkyard" in
1988 around Lake Minnetonka, MN. I have totally rebuilt her. |
Thanks to Bob Foley,
Jack Hines, Richard Willim, and Ken Anderson for contributing these ads!
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