Chris Craft Typhoon Model Boat 32"L

Chris Craft Typhoon Model Boat

measures: 32"L x 6"H x 7.5"W
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The boat, Typhoon, was designed back in 1929 by George Crouch. The Typhoon's origin began with Edsel Ford, who was an avid raceboat enthusiast. Knowing the background, and seeing the famous Teaser speedboat in action, Edsel Ford wanted a new fast boat just like it. He contacted the yard that built the Teaser and had an exact copy built, naming it the Typhoon.

The Typhoon was a large brute, measuring in at 40' in length with a 2000 cu. in. Wright Typhoon engine, she was made for racing. Edsel Ford never used it as a pure racer, however. His primary use for the boat was as a commuter speedboat between the Ford factory and his home in Lake St. Claire.

In 1941, Ford sold it to Howard Hughes who kept it running during the war years, but soon sold it after the war. The Typhoon then went through a series of owners over the next few years ending up in Kentucky. Then in the late sixties, her current owners had her shipped from Kentucky to Seattle Washington. In the late 1960's, at Bryants Marina in Washington, the boat that was docked next to the Typhoon caught fire. The fire raged out of control, and soon engulfed the Typhoon. The Typhoon was a total loss.

Model Boat Description:

Model Boat Measures 32"L x 6"H x 7.5"W
The Typhoon model boat arrives to you fully assembled and ready for display in your home, office or place of business
This wooden speedboat model comes with a wood base, and a metal name plate
This Typhoon model boat is entirely handmade piece by piece by skillful and experienced master craftmen, using the plank on frame construction method
We only use the highest quality woods in constructing our museum quality model speedboats
The following rare woods used to construct our speedboat models were subjected to severe conditioning (put over fire & sun dried), to ensure your model will withstand any climate and thus, preventing the wood from becoming twisted or fractured:
Ebony, English Sycamore, Rosewood, Black Wood, Cherry, Mahogany, Yellow Wood & Jack Wood
Fittings and trim on this speedboat model are sculpted of chromed brass
Seats are crafted of genuine leather
Our wooden model ships are built according to scale through original plans, pictures and drawings
The Typhoon boat model of 1929 is carefully inspected for quality and accuracy numerous times before final packaging

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