miscellaneous hydroplane collectibles and Memorabila for sale Gasoline Alley

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circa 1910, wooden pencil box, SPEED BOAT or early HYDROPLANE Gold Cup style race regatta. Three different boats are in the scene, the one is called NAP III. In the foreground there are spectators visible. In the far off background, across the water, is the outline of a domed building. The boat in the background has exposed engine with driver in front of engine and co-pilot in the rear. The other 2 boats have a hood over the engine, with both pilot and co-pilot behind it. Box has hinged lid, and at one time had built-in key lock (which is NOT functioning). Approx. 8” by 2 ½” by 1 ½”. Overall superior condition with light soiling. There is a small surface tear in lower right corner the size of a nail head. Great display piece! 125.00

circa 1920 OUTBOARD MOTOR HYDROPLANE BOAT RACING item. outstanding display piece. not quite 10.5" tall. glass and pewter. Amber bottle has pewter top and pewter "jacket". Nicely detailed, carved scene of racing outboard tearing down the lake, with trees and mountains in background. In all of my years of doing this, I have never seen another. No flaws, a magnificent piece. Possibly made as a presentation piece. 250.00

1930's BOAT RACES broadside or poster. lightweight cardboard stock. green on cream. INBOARD HYDROPLANE BOAT RACES - GRIGGS DAM, COL'S O. Sanctioned by American Power Boat Association. Sponsored by Franklin Count Fire Fighters Association and the Scioto Boat Club. July 30. undated, but definitely 1930's vintage. graphics of the G-17 and G-26 neck and neck. some edge damage, but overall will frame up very nicely. measures approx. 22" by 14". because it is on a light stock cardboard, I don't imagine many have survived. nice display piece from an early, bygone era! 125.00

wire photo MISS ENGLAND capsized hydroplane. 1931, 8" by 10". Original glossy wire photo from World Photos. Hand written on reverse side "MISS ENGLAND capsized on the Detroit River, 1931". In the photo, her upside down hull is visible between the Coast Guard boat and the runabout. MISS ENGLAND was the famous Harmsworth Cup World Record Holder boat from England. She was right up there with Gar Wood and the MISS AMERICA Gold Cup hydroplane boats. Corner wear, ink smudge in lower right. The image itself is very crisp and clear. very good or better. 45.00

1932 wirephoto KAYE DON Miss England driver by World Wide Photo, August 20, 1932, 7" by 9". Press release on reverse reads: KAYE DON arrives in Detroit. Accompanied by his American Manager Bill Sturn, KAYE DON, British speed boat king, reached Detroit yesterday to prepare for the Harmsworth Trophy Race two weeks hence. His boat is expected to arrive tomorrow, and Don will immediately start tests for another attempt to wrest the famous trophy from GAR WOOD, America's water King. KAYE DON was the guest of GAR WOOD at Algonac upon his arrival where he inspected the Miss America X……" Image is very crisp and clear with no flaws. He was the driver of the famous MISS ENGLAND. One of the most important names in unlimited hydroplane boat racing history. Great item! Hard to find original photos of him! Great piece of "World Speed Record" History. near mint. 89.50

March 24, 1934 issue of NEWSWEEK Magazine. Cover has photo of Gold Cup Races. Small article inside. Scarce magazine, as it was not a "keeper" like photo magazines LIFE and LOOK. These weekly news type magazines were read once or twice and thrown away. excellent. 25.00

Sir Malcolm Campbell's BLUEBIRD. Artist rendering on cover of October 1937 Popular Mechanics Magazine. full magazine. article titled "Marine Bluebird to try for World Record". no subscription label. magazine is tight and clean. Cover has no flaws and is worth of framing! 25.00

1938 MISS AMERICA X Calendar Poster from Hewitt Rubber Products for Industry. April 1938. 17" by 22 ½", b&w on 2 tone peach. Great action close up photo of U-10 MISS AMERICA X. The legendary GAR WOOD's world record holder boat. Captioned "Gar Wood's Miss America X, winning Harmsworth Trophy at speed of 124.91 miles per hour". The image itself is crisp and clear. I have shrunkwrap this item, with heavy cardboard backing - to keep it safe. Ready to display. No flaws, crisp and bright. I have NEVER seen or heard of another one. nm/mint. 250.00

H-2 WILL-O-THE-WISP Hydroplane boat framed photo. this is a vintage item, NOT a copy or modern reprint. From a bygone era. approx. 10" by 8.5 color photo of the H-2 WILL-O-THE WISP Hydroplane Race Boat. Out of the water, on trailer. Nice, crisp image. framed under glass. Image is older on Kodak print paper. 18.00

store display sign. GUY LOMBARDO endorsing Silver Star Razor Blades. great portrait photo of Guy Lombardo wearing his racing helmet and life vest, captioned "GUY LOMBARDO - Top Orchestra Leader and Speed Boat Champion" says "Didn't know the whiskers were off!". large store display sign is paper litho on heavy stock cardboard. measures approx. 29" by 14.5". The photo of Guy Lombardo is approx. 9" diameter. The top pictures Dr. Bert Haines, DDS. there is easel on backside, so that piece can be displayed standing on counter top. undated, but late 1940's issue. If one were so inclined, the top section could easily be cut off, so that the GUY LOMBARDO parts displays more prominently. there is some edge wear, and there is some moisture staining along the bottom edge. Very scarce piece, issued to stores only, from a small company. Only one I have ever seen or even heard of. 150.00

1951 issue of BRAVO Magazine from Belgium. gorgeous, full color artwork cover by G. Gedo. reads "Record Mondial" (World Record) and pictures the U-27 Unlimited Hydroplane racing along - the SLO-MO-SHUN IV. Large format, measuring 12.25" tall by 8.5" wide. inside their is a drawing of the boat, and an article. Would look great, framed on the wall! I have NEVER seen or heard of another copy amongst the hydro crowd. to the best of my knowledge, this is the FIRST time that this historic boat was on the cover of a magazine! unique and colorful! very minimal wear. excellent plus. 65.00

rare Mobil Gasoline 1958 RUDY BERGER hydroplane trophy. Here is a truly unique piece of Unlimited Hydroplane Boat Racing History. This IS the real thing, guaranteed authentic. The engraved plaque reads: MOBIL - HONORARY - CREW CHIEF AWARD - 1958 - PRESENTED TO - RUDY BERGER - FOR OUTSTANDING - SERVICE - Hydro Racing Team by Don K. Bagley (facsimile signed).
A quick history: Rudy Berger was the Crew Chief of the US 1 Hydroplane in 1962 when it set the then world record of 200.4 mph. I do NOT know who he crewed for in 1958, the year he was presented this award. MOBIL Gasoline supplied the fuel to most, if not all of the hydroplanes.
This is classic 1950's with gold finished metal fittings on blonde wood There is an Eagle with raised wings over to the far left, that is approx. 2.5" tall. There is a 6" long Hydroplane Race Boat to the right, mounted on a raised platform. The engraved section measures approx. 4.75" by 3". Overall, the wooden base is approx. 9" by 5" , and the whole piece stands approx, 8.5" tall. Hard to get a good photo without glare and reflection. So please forgive the quality of our images. There is extremely minor wear to the finish of the boat toward the rear of the sponson. There are no breaks, no gouges, no stains, no flaws. A superb display item, and a definite piece of unlimited history! Truly one of a kind! 395.00

original artwork. Unique, one of a kind portrait art of legendary hydroplane race driver CHIP HANAUER. signed and dated 1981. inscription on reverse from the artist, to Bob Williams, the founder of the original Hydroplane Museum. Very good looking piece. This was an item from Bob's personal collection. sorry, but I do not know the artist's name (first initial is possibly a "J" and the last name is possibly "Mesa"). Obviously, he is very talented. The overall measurements of the matte are approx 17.5" by 14". The artwork is approx. 15.5" by 12.5" and the actual portrait illustration is approx. 8" by 7.75". this piece has been double matted with a thin plastic piece to protect the image. This is the ORIGINAL art, not a mass produced item. quick notes: winner of a record 12 APBA Gold Cups, member of the Motorsports Hall of Fame (in 1995, the youngest member inducted!). driver of the Barney Armstrong Machine, Squire Shop, Atlas Van Lines, Circus Circus, and of course, The Miss Budweiser. 89.50

wood model kit. unknown maker. MISS SEATTLE "Formerly SLO MO SHUN V - Famous Gold Cup Winner" Unlimited Hydroplane Race Boat. 1/2A Class operating scale model. 1950's. kit is not complete. includes illustrated instruction sheet. There are many of the pre-cut balsa pieces. missing the hardware. BUT what is the most important part is the GORGEOUS full color box. approx. 15" long and in superior condition. I have only seen ONE other example of this piece in 35 years!!! Very scarce and a killer display item! sorry sold

REGATTA - A BOAT RACING GAME. made by Whitman #4423:29. Date 1958. Boxtop has beautiful full color artwork of outboard motor powered hydroplanes racing. Board game is built right into the base of the box with attached spinner and 5 figural race boats that move along the race course. Complete and in mint condition! a gorgeous display piece. 69.50

Remco. THUNDER HAWK Unlimited Hydroplane. Radio Control Turbo charged with pistol type transmitter. turbocharged scale speed 36 Knots Nautical Speed. issued in 1987, Hard plastic. features: Turbo charged; proportional steering; forward; reverse; go; stop; two motor drive; recharger jack; pistol type transmitter; adjustable antenna rod on transmitter. an impressive 17" long, blue and white. box has minor tear in lower corner. mint, never removed from window display box. 69.50

Really neat and different. Wooden "lobster claw" Turbine Unlimited HYDROPLANE RACE BOAT figural Christmas Tree ornament. Approx. 4" long by 3: wide. 1980's vintage. White boat with green and blue stripes, blue cowl, silver turbine. Says SEATTLE in white script on pontoons. Has silver cord sticking out the top. on the bottom is a white sticker that reads "Hand Made - Washington State - USA". Mint condition. Don't like the colors, you can always paint it over! 14.00

Venus Paradise "Pencil by Number" Coloring Set #SE-200-2 Commemorating THE SEATTLE WORLD'S FAIR. Includes 4 pictures to color: Panoramic View, Boulevards of the World, World of Entertainment and last, but not least: MISS CENTURY 21 Unlimited Hydroplane Boat (formerly Miss Thriftway). the red pencil has been sharpened, and some of the red coloring has been done on the World of Entertainment piece. other than that, it is mint. 4 pictures,10 colored pencils and pencil sharpener. The box has no split corners, no rips no tears, the cellophane window is intact. I have never seen another one of the MISS CENTURY 21 pieces, either used, or unused. This is the ONLY set I have ever seen! an EXTREMELY rare piece! 150.00

GAF Viewmaster set #B945. ABC Wide World of Sports GOLD CUP HYDROPLANE RACES Championships San Diego. Set includes 16 page booklet and 3 stereoscopic reels. Cover photo of MYR'S SPECIAL. 21 different views. Includes pit area, MR. P's in sling, cockpit, Buff McCormick, Screaming Eagle running, Bardahl's rooster tail, MISS U.S., SAN DIEGO MIST, ATLAS VAN LINES, and more. mint, unused, factory sealed. 1970. 69.50

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full color white border. 1931. captioned "Hydroplane Idling Along at Seventy Miles an Hour, 1000 Islands N.Y." Postmarked at Point Vivian NY August 21, 1931. crisp image of early style Hydroplane Speed Boat with driver an co-pilot. no creases, bright colors. Used, near mint condition. 25.00

full color white border. captioned at top #M-111 MID-WINTER REGATTA - MIAMI BEACH FLA. at bottom it is captioned GAR WOOD MAKING OVER 100 MPH in MISS AMERICA. Neat aerial view. number in lower right corner is 2591-30. 1930's vintage. unused. near mint condition. no flaws. 29.50

rare Boy Scout SLO-M0-SHUN IV hydro card. circa 1951. postcard size, 3 ¼" by 5 ½". Extremely rare item - only one that I have ever heard of. Postcard size, but reverse is completely blank - so I am not sure if it was issued as a postcard or what? In upper left it says: JAMBOREE TROOP 28, SEATTLE, WASH. Printed in the center box is SLO-MO-SHUN IV, World's fastest boat. holder of the World's Straight-a-way record of 178.497 miles per hour. Winner of Gold Cup Races and Harmsworth Trophy. No flaws. near mint plus to mint. 75.00

Scare late 1940's postcard pictures Guy Lombardo's G-13 TEMPO VI hydroplane racing past his restaurant. Titled GUY LOMBARDO'S EAST POINT HOUSE, Freeport, Long Island. Reverse has ad for the restaurant which was located at the Great South Bay at Freeport Long Island. Printed by Lumitone Photoprint. Unused. Clean, no creases, no flaws. SCARCE postcard! near mint plus to mint! 48.50

rare oversized 1956 TEXACO SEATTLE HYDROPLANE postcard. vintage, real McCoy. This is NOT a copy, NOT a modern day replica. Guaranteed authentic! Large, oversized postcard. 5" by 12.5" long. full color artwork. The front says SEATTLE'S SEAFAIR, The Kentucky Derby of Speedboat Racing. great illustration of Lake Washington, the floating bridge, 6 unlimited hydroplanes on the course, Mount Rainier in background. In the bottom left is TEXACO ATTENDANT and in bottom right is the old circular TEXACO logo. reads: YOUR TEXACO DEALER "MR. SERVICE" in all 48 States. It has not been used. it says "Place 3 Cent Stamp Here". 1956 Seattle Seafair Aug. 3 -12. Produced by Sun Visor Map Co., Seattle Wash. On the left side of the back, it roughly says the following (not copying it word for word): the great 1956 Seattle Seafair Trophy Race, world famous unlimited hydroplanes will fight for $25,000 prize money. This is the unlimited NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP of the American Power Boat Assn. Texaco fuels and lubricants are being relied upon by the majority of these boat owners for maximum power and protection. You can rely on Texaco Sky Chief Gasoline and ....... Listen to the race with Tom Harmon - KIRO in Seattle - 710 on your dial. This has not been postally used. there is very faint "wrinkle" in upper right corner. In the lower right edge, there is a 1/4" tear. see the photos. Overall, in excellent or better condition. this is the FIRST one of these postcards that I have ever seen, or even heard of. I have shown it to a few advanced collectors, and none of them have ever seen it! 89.50

c.1957 Seattle HYDROPLANE RACE postcard #C-256, Published by J. Boyd Ellis, photo by Bob & Ira Spring, circa 1957. captioned on reverse “UNLIMITED HYDROPLANE RACING, Lake Washington. The Seattle Seafair brings racing boats from all over the world…. #C-256”. It also is numbered 32353 in middle bottom of reverse. Pictures SUCH CRUST and original MISS THRIFTWAY. Appears to be from 1957. near mint to mint. 15.00

c.1958 Seattle HYDROPLANE RACE postcard #C-440, Published by J. Boyd Ellis, photo by Bob & Ira Spring, circa 1958 or 1959. captioned on reverse “HYDROPLANES churn the waters of Lake Washington to complete for the coveted Gold Cup. Some 500,000 spectators witness the race from the shore of Lake Washington. The Floating Bridge is in the background. #C-440”. Pictures Thriftway, Maverick, Wahoo, Hawaii Kai. Appears to be from 1958 or 1959. Unused, near mint to mint. 15.00

postcard. Full color photo of the U-40 MISS BARDAHL racing toward the right. Reverse has #38967 in the lower center. It reads: MISS BARDAHL, 1958 Unlimited Hydroplane Champion. Owned by additive oil manufacturer Ole Bardahl, the U-40 is 30' long and 12' wide. Powered by either a single Allison or Rolls engine, the Ted Jones designed three-pointer is capable of speeds in excess of 180 mph and flies the burgee of the Queen City Yacht Club of Seattle. Very faint soiling on reverse. Corners are all sharp. Colors are crisp. Has not been used. Near mint plus to mint condition. 16.50

giant U-19 ATLAS VAN LINES Hydro Race Boat postcard. 1969. very large approx. 7” by 5 ¼”. full color photo. Back says “The sleek unlimited hydroplane “Atlas Van-Lines” of Phoenix sportsman Bob Fendler may well be the fastest craft of the 1969 Gold Cup season. ….” It goes on with a whole bunch of more information. Never used. No corner creases, no writing. Does show minor surface wear. overall excellent. 18.00

early Seattle HYDRO RACING postcard C-464, Father Schmid photo, published by J. Boyd Ellis, early 1950’s, standard postcard size. Full color view, looking down on the race in Seattle. You can see 3 Roostertails and the giant log boom in the background where people sat and watched the races from the water. Early vintage cars in photo. Captioned on back: “Hydroplane Racing on Lake Washington. One of the features of the annual Sea Fair celebration. The most powerful in boats in the nation come to Seattle for this big event. #C-464. Also has number 10220 in center bottom. Unused. No corner creases. Slight border crease in upper right. This is NOT a common view. Rarely found. overall excellent, unused. 17.50

U88 PIZZA PETE Hydro race boat postcard by MCG, photo by Stearns. circa 1972. gigantic oversize 8" by 10". Full color photo postcard of U-88 PIZZA PETE. Reverse lists Driver: Bob Gilliam; Crew Chief: Al Thoreson; and stats. Unused. Note small stain above left of where postage stamp goes. That does show lightly on front side. No creases. excellent plus. 12.50

1987 issue MR PRINGLE'S postcard. Duncan Hines MR. PRINGLE'S Unlimited Hydroplane Race Team. Watch for the "Snack Attack" in 1987. Has inset photo of the race team members with their names listed. full color. postcard stock. Reverse has stats and information. approx. 5" by 8". Promotional advertising handout. No flaws. Near mint plus to mint, old stock. 6.50

MAN .... IT'S RED MAN. UNITED STATES COAST GUARD postcard. Full color action photos with facsimile signature that reads "Go the winning Team! "RED MAN" United States Coast Guard. Best Wishes, Jim McCormick." Reverse has biographical information about driver JIM McCORMICK. full color. postcard stock. approx. 6" by 8". Promotional advertising handout. No flaws. Near mint plus to mint, old stock. sorry sold

Go The Winning Team! RED MAN - COAST GUARD postcard. Reverse has biographical information about driver JIM McCORMICK. full color. postcard stock. approx. 5.5" by 7". Promotional advertising handout. No flaws. Near mint plus to mint, old stock. 8.50

Go The Winning Team! RED MAN - COAST GUARD "Help Others/Help Yourself" postcard. Reverse has biographical information about driver JIM McCORMICK. full color action photo of the boat going diagonally from upper right to lower left. postcard stock. approx. 5.5" by 7.25". Promotional advertising handout. Unused, very minor corner wear. No other flaws. Near mint plus to mint, old stock. 8.50

larger item. PIZZA PETE U-88 postcard. Reverse has stats. full color. postcard stock. approx. 8.25" by 10.25". Promotional advertising handout. No flaws. Near mint plus to mint, old stock. 8.50

Full color illustration of the U-11 SHAKEY'S SPECIAL giant sized postcard. Reverse has some stats and info. Copyrighted 1973. Postcard, unused. #KV5034 on reverse. postcard stock. giant size. approx. 6.5" by 11". Promotional advertising handout. Near mint to mint, old stock. 10.00

Full color action photo of MISS BUDWEISER U-12. the Miss Budweiser logo on reverse, 200 mph Unlimited Hydroplane. Issued 1965. postcard. Unused. postcard stock. approx. 5.5" by 3.5". Promotional advertising handout. No flaws. Near mint plus to mint, old stock. 14.00

Full color action photo of MISS BUDWEISER U-1 with small insert photo of BERNIE LITTLE in the upper left. facsimile autographed by Bernie Little across the bottom. Reverse has paragraph of stats and info. Postcard, postcard stock. unused. Photography by David Lee and Jack Brown. Postcard numbered #5226 in the postage stamp area. Issued in 1974. Larger format. approx. 5.5" by 7". Promotional advertising handout. No flaws. Near mint plus to mint, old stock. 12.00

certificate. MISS EXIDE presented to George Petrie - Seafair Commodore. Has been designated Honorary Crew Member of the Miss Exide - 1963, for invaluable service to the sport of hydroplaning. August 9, 1963. Signed by George McKernan and Mira Slovak. signatures are ink signed, not printed. the certificate is excellent with illustration at top. framed under glass. there is some fading to the signatures but still very legible. approx. 11 by 9. rare and interesting piece! 125.00

2000 LLUMAR SERIES 2 numbered hydroplane button CD. #24 of 100. CD disc is carried inside plastic transparent shield and hung around the neck like an ID or admission badge. Very scarce. no flaws. colors strong and bright. Superior condition with the long yellow yarn cord intact. 42.50

deck of cards. MISS TIDE Unlimited Hydroplane. full, unopened deck of playing cards by Gemaco. Bridge Deck, plastic coated. Full color action photo of the boat on back of each card. still factory sealed in cellophane. Mint, unused. 21.00

coin. 2001 DIAMOND LIL'S 1 Troy Ounce Silver Coin. Serial numbered on rim #138. About 1.5" diameter. Has the Card Casino logo on one side, and on the other is the 25th Silver Anniversary logo with the U-10 hydroplane racing boat. Mint condition with protective plastic case. Photos taken with the coin still in the case. No flaws! superior unused condition. 35.00

badge. 1991 MISS MADISON GOLF TOURNAMENT hydroplane badge. turquoise blue on hot pink. NOT a pinback. approx. 4.5" by 4.25" odd shape plastic. no flaws, superior condition. 11.00

1992-93 APBA UNLIMITED HYDROPLANE SERIES Directory. 28 pages counting the covers. Not available to the general public. This lists the names, addresses and phone numbers of all the VIP's. Drivers, owners, Public Relations, Photographers, doctors, etc. for the boat teams. a wealth of possible leads! Old Stock, unused, never read. minimal storage wear on edges. near mint to mint condition. 5.00

1994-95 APBA UNLIMITED HYDROPLANE SERIES Directory. 34 pages counting the covers. Not available to the general public. This lists the names, addresses and phone numbers of all the VIP's. Drivers, owners, Public Relations, Photographers, doctors, etc. for the boat teams. a wealth of possible leads! Old Stock, unused, never read. minimal storage wear on edges. near mint to mint condition. 5.00

drinking glass. 1956-1957 vintage for SEATTLE SEAFAIR. front has PIRATE and Bathing Beauty and reads COME FOR FUN SEATTLE SEAFAIR - 10 Days Every Year, First Week in August. reverse has Sea Captain and Mermaid with SEATTLE SEAFAIR SKIPPER pin. "Boating Capitol of the World" 100 Events, Parades, Pageants, Fleet Week, Aqua Follies. Blue and red on clear glass. approx. 5.4" tall. bright and crisp. does not appear to have been used. mint condition. scarce - near impossible to find this clean! 29.50

Heavy ceramic stein or mug. multicolored graphics on light blue background on dark brown and white ceramic stein with gold trim. Magnificent handpainted illustration of U-37 MISS SEATTLE. Signed by artist Dee Lightfoot. Circa 1957 to 1959 vintage (this was the former Slo-Mo-Shun V boat). 5.5" tall with a 2.85" diameter at the top, 4.5" across the bottom. the widest point is 6" across, at the handle. Colors are bright and crisp. does not appear to have ever been used. no flaws. Mint condition. A quality made item. I am pretty sure that this is unique, a one of a kind piece! This is one of the nicest display pieces I have seen from the "Golden Era". 150.00

heavy ceramic stoneware stein or mug. blue and yellow on light gray. U-6 MISS MADISON on the front. On the back side is the Gold Cup trophy and it reads MADISON GOLD CUP REGATTA 1979. On the base is the makers logo: Louisville Stoneware. Made in Kentucky. 4.75" tall with a 3.25" diameter. the widest point is 5" across, at the handle. Colors are bright and crisp. does not appear to have ever been used. no flaws. Mint condition. A quality made item. 49.50

heavy ceramic stoneware stein or mug. blue, brown and yellow on light gray. U-6 MISS MADISON on the front. On the back side is the 1981 Indiana Governor's Trophy. A hot air balloon reads MADISON REGATTA. On the base is the makers logo: Louisville Stoneware. Made in Kentucky. 4.75" tall with a 3.25" diameter. the widest point is 5" across, at the handle. Colors are bright and crisp. does not appear to have ever been used. no flaws. Mint condition. A quality made item. 45.00

heavy ceramic stoneware stein or mug. blue, brown, greens and yellow on light gray. U-6 MISS MADISON. On the back side is the 1982 Indiana Governor's Trophy. A hot air balloon reads MADISON REGATTA. On the base is the makers logo: Louisville Stoneware. Made in Kentucky. 4.75" tall with a 3.25" diameter. the widest point is 5" across, at the handle. Colors are bright and crisp. does not appear to have ever been used. no flaws. Mint condition. A quality made item. 42.50

Heavy glass stein, or mug. black and yellow illustration. U-6 MISS MADISON, MADISON INDIANA. 5.5" tall with a 3" diameter. the widest point is 5" across, at the handle. Colors are bright and crisp. does not appear to have ever been used. no flaws. Mint condition. Good looking piece. 69.50

Unusual mug or cup. red and blue on white. Pictures BILL MUNCEY ATLAS VAN LINES. On back it says OWENSBORO HYDROFAIR OWENSBORO KY - FEATURING THE 1978 APBA GOLD CUP. Made by Whirley Industries. Cup with handle has pedestal style base. Molded in hard vinyl plastic. Colors are bright and crisp. 4.25" tall with a 3 3/8" diameter. the widest point is 4.5" across, at the handle. Appears to be unused. no flaws. Mint condition. Can't be a common item, the only one I have ever seen! 18.00

Unusual mug or cup. Purplish pink and dark blue on white. MISS CIRCUS CIRCUS LAS VEGAS - RENO. This is the radically designed 4 point style boat, circa 1979-81 vintage. Made by Whirley Industries. Cup with handle has pedestal style base. Molded in hard vinyl plastic. Has removeable no-spill sipping top. It has a removeable, snap off base that has adhesive strip on the bottom, so can be applied to dashboard. Colors are bright and crisp. 4.25" tall with a 3 3/8" diameter. the widest point is 4.5" across, at the handle. unused. no flaws. Mint condition with colorful instructional tag still attached. Can't be a common item, the only one I have ever seen! 18.00

Ceramic coffee cup or mug. dark brownish pink, yellow and blue on white. MISS CIRCUS CIRCUS HOTEL-CASINO LAS VEGAS - RENO. This is the radically designed 4 point style boat, circa 1979-81 vintage. 3.5" tall with a 3.5" diameter. the widest point is 5" across, at the handle. Colors are bright and crisp. does not appear to have ever been used. no flaws. Mint condition. 20.00

mug. Ltd. Ed. HOLSET MISS MADISON U-6 hydroplane mug. HOLSET MISS MADISON U-6 - WORLDS ONLY COMMUNITY OWNED HYDROPLANE. on the back it reads: Sponsor: Holset Engineering Inc. Owner: Citizens of Madison, Inc. Driver: Ron Snyder, New Bremen Ohio. Engine: Holset Turbocharged Allison V-12.. on the base it has #74 in gold. Tall ceramic beer stein or mug. Sold in VERY limited quantity, to raise money each year for the MADISON race boat. I was told that there were only 100 done each year. A different boat was done each year. Hand numbered on the bottom in gold. Heavy ceramic, high glazed finish, multi-colors. Gold trim around top edge. 6.25" tall, and counting the handle, 5.25" wide. Actual mug is 3 1/8" diameter at the mouth. Unused, has never been exposed to the harsh detergents inside a dishwasher. No rubs, no nicks, no chips, no repairs, no flaws. MINT condition. 95.00

mug. same as above HOLSET MISS MADISON stein, except #214 on the base. mint condition. 95.00

mug. different HOLSET MISS MADISON U6 hydroplane ceramic mug. vintage, real McCoy. This is NOT a copy, NOT a modern day replica. Guaranteed authentic! Almost identical to the yearly Limited Edition mugs, but I am not sure if this one belongs to the same series. It is slightly heavier, a hair taller and not quite as well done as the others. note that this one is in black lettering. HOLSET MISS MADISON U-6, 30 YEARS OF RACING. boat is white, black, orange with red lettering and Valvoline logo on rear, The reverse side says: sponsor: Holset Engineering Inc. Owner: Citizens of Madison, Ind. World's only community owned hydroplane. Driver Mke Hanson. Engine: Holset Turbocharged Allison V-12. Heavy ceramic, high glazed finish, multi-colors. Gold trim around top edge. approx. 6.25" tall, and counting the handle, 5.25" wide. Actual mug is 3" diameter at the mouth. Unused, has never been exposed to the harsh detergents inside a dishwasher. Please NOTE that there is a hairline crack at top of handle, where it meets the body of the mug - there is tiny chip at bottom. Please see close-up photo. It still displays perfectly. 49.50

mug. Ltd. Ed. HAWAII KAI III hydroplane ceramic mug. vintage, real McCoy. This is NOT a copy, NOT a modern day replica. Guaranteed authentic! Limited Edition INDIANA GOVERNOR'S CUP COMMEMORATIVE SERIES. HAWAII KAI III 1957 & 1959. Great color graphics of the boat. On the back side it reads: 1957 & 1959. Indiana Governor's Cup winner. Owner in 1957 Edgar Kaiser, owner in 1959 Joe Mascari. Driver in 1957 Jack Regas. Driver in 1959 Ron Musson. Avg. speed in 1957 was 106.636. Avg. speed in 1959 was 102.939. on the base it has #136 in gold. Tall ceramic beer stein or mug. Sold in VERY limited quantity, to raise money each year for the MADISON race boat. A different boat was done each year. Hand numbered on the bottom in gold. Heavy ceramic, high glazed finish, multi-colors. Gold trim around top edge. approx. 6.25" tall, and counting the handle, 5.25" wide. Actual mug is 3 1/8" diameter at the mouth. Unused, has never been exposed to the harsh detergents inside a dishwasher. No rubs, no nicks, no chips, no repairs, no flaws. MINT condition. I was told that these were used to raise funds, and were quite expensive when issued. sorry sold

mug. THE SQUIRE SHOP RACING TEAM hydroplane heavy glass mug or beer stein. vintage, real McCoy. This is NOT a copy, NOT a modern day replica. Guaranteed authentic! Clear glass beer mug or stein. VERY thick, very heavy glass. Red on clear glass. THE SQUIRE SHOP RACING TEAM with illustration of the hydroplane race boat. Has handle on the side. 5.75" tall, 5" wide at the handle. The mug itself is approx. 3.25" wide across the mouth. Bright and vivid. had never been subjected to the harsh detergents of a dishwasher. near mint to mint condition. No chips, no cracks, no flakes, no flaws. 35.00

stickers. BARDAHL stickers Unser airplane hydroplane motorcycle. 1960's vintage. Mint, never used. One large 10" by 8.5" sheet of peel off stickers. Includes 2 small BARDAHL checkered flag logos, one of the same, but large size. The the BARDAHL Bobby Unser Formula race car, the BARDAHL #1 Racing Motorcycle, the BARDAHL racing airplane, BOBBY UNSER BARDAHL 1 Race Helmet and last, but not least, the U-1 MISS BARDAHL Unlimited Hydroplane race boat! The boat is is about 5.25" long, the airplane is approx. 5.7" long, the race car is roughly 5" by 2.5". 1960's vintage. Great display items. MINT, still has the peel off backing. Yellow, black and white. 8.50

glass. MISS MADISON Hydroplane cocktail glass. QUALITY MADE. smaller 3.25" tall cocktail glass. Ornate gold leaf printing with illustration of the U-6 MISS MADISON that reads COMMUNITY OWNED HYDROPLANE. Note that the artwork of the hydroplane on this glass is racing diagonally. There are 3 other illustrations on the glass. illustration of building - MADISON BANK AND TRUST "OLDEST BANK IN INDIANA". illustration of CLIFF FALLS and illustration of LOOKOUT POINT HANOVER COLLEGE. This one has never been used, never seen the inside of a dishwasher. The gold is brilliant. The color and lettering are bright and vivid. absolutely no wear, no scratches, no chips. MINT condition! 32.50

ceramic tile. 1983 MADISON REGATTA hydroplane ceramic tile. An unusual, and scarce piece. 6" square, high glaze ceramic tile. Black on white, reads MADISON REGATTA - 1983 DEAN CHENOWETH MEMORIAL RACE. Pictures 3 hydroplanes coming out of the turn: U18. U22 and U6 MISS MADISON. Has cork lining on the back with hanger hook. Can be used as a hot plate, or hung on the wall. Or, you can knock some tiles off your bathroom wall and start redecorating! Mint inside original, plain white display box. I have never seen another one! 39.50

matchbook. Lee Schoenith Bill Cantrell GALE Hydroplane matchbook. vintage, real McCoy. This is NOT a copy, NOT a modern day replica. Guaranteed authentic! Oversized book of matches. Issued circa 1955 or 1956. The front says ROOSTERTAIL UNLIMITED HOSPITALITY with small graphics of the GALE. Reverse has large illustration of the GALE with facsimile autographs of both LEE SCHOENITH and BILL CANTRELL. On the inside is advertising for the ROOSTERTAIL Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge, Home of the GALE Race Boats. One match has been removed. There is a tiny "scrunch" in the rear upper right corner. The striker has not been used. Measures approx. 3" by 2". About the side of 2 normal matchbooks side by side. Made by Universal Match Corp. Detroit. NEAT display item! Near mint. The quarter is shown for size comparison, and is not included. 35.00

sticker. Neat and unusual item. gigantic 23.5" by 14" sticker. ATLAS VAN LINES RACING TEAM NATIONAL CHAMPIONS. this has the original peel off backing. vinyl material, same as a bumper sticker. These were NOT sold or given out to the public. These were used by the company on their trucks only! I have never seen another unused one! Colors are bright and strong. Would look great framed up. This has got to be a rare piece! no flaws. Mint. 99.50

folk art. funky 1956 SKIPPER PIN hydroplane folk art piece! Unusual, unique, one of a kind Folk Art piece. Local artist made wooden, figural Unlimited Hydroplane Race boat with his jigsaw. Painted it red, black and white with a red and white checkerboard tail. He mounted this on a wooden ship's wheel. Above the boat, he screwed a 1956 SEATTLE SEAFAIR SKIPPER pin. There is a metal chain to hang it from nail on wall. All wood, except for the plastic skipper pin. No breaks, no cracks, no missing posts on the skipper - BUT he did run a small screw thru the pin, below the 1956 date. The value of the Skipper has been compromised by this young artist, but the uniqueness of this local artwork is of no doubt. A piece of racing history. The love of a young fan, a true devotee, decorating his house! Overall, it measures 6.5" across by 5.5" tall. 39.50

sign. Tri-Cities GOLD CUP Hydroplane Race Sign. this is a vintage, real McCoy. This is NOT a copy, NOT a modern day replica. Guaranteed authentic! Different and unusual item! Black and gold on clear transparent thin plastic. Window sign. Giant block letters in dark gold, trimmed in black. GOLD CUP. below, small black letters that read TRI-CITIES JULY 22 with neat Hydroplane graphic in the center. July 22 fell on a Sunday in 1973 - which is when I believe this sign was used. Measures approx. 24" long by a hair over 6" tall. Makes a nice display. (NO - you do not get the $ bill. we placed that in the photo to show size comparison only). 39.50

sticker. Large approx. 3.8" diameter PAY 'N PAK TURBINE 25 sticker. has peel off adhesive back. unused, mint condition. bright and clean. 6.00

notepad. Spiral bound notepad given out to journalists in 1989. approx. 4" by 8.5". Same color photo on front and back. 1969-88 10 TIME WORLD CHAMPION MISS BUDWEISER, World's Fastest Unlimited Hydroplane. 156.169 Avg. Speed 2 1/2 Mile course. Unused. Inside front cover is Official Scoring Form. First page gives the official people for New Contacts, and lists important addresses and phone numbers within the sport. There is a page listing 1946-1988 Unlimited Hydroplane Career Victories - drivers and owners. It has the 1989 race schedule. Page with Miss Budweiser 1988 Highlights with photo of the boat. Photos of Bernie Little, Jim Kropfeld and Ron Brown. listings of all the 1988 races with all the boats and how they finished each race. There is another page on how the turbine works. All together, there are 16 pages of photos and interesting stuff. THEN there is the complete, unused note pad! No flaws. Near mint plus to mint. Neat and unusual item. 10.00

sticker. mint circa 1960 MISS BARDAHL sticker decal. Unused, measuring approx. 3" by 5". Dri-Mark decal. green, yellow, black. BARDAHL across top with illus. of can to the right, full shot of the boat and below that it says THE CHAMPION'S CHOICE! The instructions on back say to remove slip sheet, apply to surface, squeeze firmly, carefully remove backing paper. Supposed to be done dry, with no water? Unused, appears mint, have no idea if it will still work or not? This photo is what it normally looks like, this other photo I have altered the lighting to help you to view it thru the paper. Neat and unusual item. 9.50

Very limited edition cachet envelopes. each one is AUTOGRAPHED on the front. each is Multicolored. SEAFAIR '84, AUGUST 5, 1984, LAKE WASHINGTON, SEATTLE, FREEDOM CUP UNLIMITED HYDRO RACES. Reads in small print "Flown by USCG Helo During Time Trials". Postmarked in Seattle, Washington on Aug 3, 1984 - the day of the Time Trials! Great full color graphics of a Jazz sax player wearing racing helmet, a USCG helicopter and an Unlimited Hydroplane Race Boat. Measures approx. 6.75" by 4". The original owner placed a note inside each envelope stating who signed it. each is mint condition. bright and clean.

Autographed by GEORGE JOHNSON U-8. "cover signed in Stan Sayres Memorial Pits - 3 Aug. 84 by GEORGE JOHNSON - owner/driver of U-8 EXECUTONE." 10.00

Autographed by EARLE HALL. "cover signed in Stan Sayres Memorial Pits - 3 Aug. 84 by EARLE HALL - Driver U-13 Frank Kenney Toyota/Volvo." 10.00

Autographed by JERRY SCHOENITH - MISS RENAULT - 1984. "cover signed in Stan Sayres Memorial Pits - 3 Aug. 84 by JERRY SCHOENITH - owner of: U-3 MISS RENAULT." 10.00

Autographed by STEVE REYNOLDS. "cover signed in Stan Sayres Memorial Pits - 3 Aug. 84 by STEVE REYNOLDS - driver of U-10 MISS TOSTI ASTI." 10.00

Autographed by JERRY HOFF U-20. Multicolored. "cover signed in Stan Sayres Memorial Pits - 3 Aug. 84 by JERRY HOFF - driver of U-20 KZOK MACHINE ROCK". 10.00

Autographed by the helicopter crew. Names appear to be:John ?, John Stoneman and Jeffrey L. P----- ASM3. "cover signed by USCG HELO 1464 CREW, AFTER FLIGHT OF COVERS OVER LAKE WASHINGTON - 3 aUG. 84." 7.00

pennant. SEAFAIR WEEK - LET'S GO SEATTLE with illustration of Seafair Pirate. White on soft black felt. White border with black tassels. tip intact but shows a bit of wear. Some wear to top edge of border. VERY rare piece! This is only the 2nd one I have ever seen. excellent to near mint. almost 26" long, not counting the tassels. 69.50

record. "THE FABULOUS SOUNDS OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST". Circa 1959, 8" dia. 33rpm record promotional from Pacific Northwest Bell. Collection of sounds of the Northwest: the roar of racing hydroplanes, the whistle of a ferryboat, the hoof beats of the rodeo, etc. One of the color photos on the picture sleeve is of Gold Cup race with GALE VI and HAWAII KAI. Record is mint, sleeve is exc. RARE and unusual piece! First one I have ever seen. sorry sold

pamphlet. MYR SHEET METAL Hydroplane promo flyer, circa 1970, 8 ½" by 11". Promotional flyer gives facts and figures on the Rolls Royce Merlin 1650 c.i. engine inside the MYR Unlimited Hydroplane Race Boat. It tells why the big difference between the Rolls and the Allison engines. Printed on one side only. Vertical fold down center. Oddball piece of ephemera, that must have been some kind of press release promo? excellent. 7.50

STEVE REYNOLDS and the MISS 7-ELEVEN Unlimited. Color photo with inset photo of him. Printed on heavy postcard stock. Large size, 8.5 by 11. Reverse has advertising for the Southland Corp. with info about him and the boat. circa 1988. excellent. 6.00

pamphlet. 1986 Seafair Hydroplane Race promotional foldout poster from Miller High Life. "American Racing - Legends Made the American Way". unfolds to 24" by 18". Writeups and bios on the inside. it pictures: Ed "Ace McCulloch's drag racer; Danny Sullivan's Indy 500 Champion; Booby Allison and Bobby Hillin Jr's NASCAR stock cars; and of course CHIP HANAUER and the MILLER Hydroplane! mint, unused. 10.00

miniature 1986 posters of the above. backside is order form for the MILLER AMERICAN RACING hats, shirts, jacket. 2.00

bumper sticker. PAY & PAK BACK IN 1980 - TURBINE POWER U-25. boat is illustrated on fluorescent orange background. very long. 20" by 3.5". creased. 5.00

calendar. THE SQUIRE SHOP COMMEMORATIVE CALENDAR July 1967 to December 1987. 9 different full color photos of the SQUIRE SHOP. Each photo measures approx. 11" by 8.5". has been used so there are minor tack holes. very good plus. 5.00

note pad. WINSTON EAGLE spiral bound note pad. 8" by 4". unused lined paper. Full color photo of WINSTON EAGLE on front an back cardboard cover. unused, near mint to mint. 8.50

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keychain. MISS BUDWEISER HYDROPLANE. black on gold "flicker" picture of the boat. Boat shows full rooster tail in the "flicker". on the back is the Budweiser bowtie logo. Miss Budweiser 200 MPH Unlimited Hydroplane. encased in plastic. approx. 2" by 1.5". Issued in 1966. near mint to mint. 22.50

keychain. MISS BUDWEISER 1986 WORLD CHAMPION U-1. diecut metal, colorful enamel "cloisonné" effect. 25th Anniversary 1962-87. on the reverse it is stamped "Official Product - Special Back Die". approx. 2.25" by 1.5". mint. 12.00

keychain. MISS BUDWEISER 1990 - 11 TIME WORLD CHAMPION. large, diecut metal. over 2.5" long by 1" tall. there is clear plastic domed effect, over a cloisonné styled piece. back is stamped "Official Product". unused. mint. 10.00

keychain. Budweiser's mascot - BUD MAN. red and blue on white image of the caped hero. encased in hard blue plastic, image is covered with clear plastic. The reverse shows the Budweiser bowtie logo. excellent and hard to find item! 12.50

keychain. BUDWEISER RACING. red and blue lettering with colorful logo on white. encased in clear plastic, same on both sides. a bit larger than 2" by 1 3/8". unused. mint. 6.00

keychain. BUDWEISER RACING. white lettering on red with b&w checkerboard edge. encased in clear plastic, same on both sides. a bit larger than 2" by 1 3/8". unused. mint. 6.00

keychain. CIRCUS CIRCUS U-31. oval shape. 1.5" long planchette has very colorful illustration of the boat, encased in plastic like coating. Has locking ring attached. very attractive! unused. mint condition. 10.00

keychain. CIRCUS CIRCUS. die-cut circular, 1.75" diameter. antique gold finish. illustrates the 4-point style boat they used. phone numbers on back for the Reno and Las Vegas casinos. Has eyelet hook on top. no chain attached, but can be used as a keychain, necklace, charm. unused, mint condition. 7.50

keychain. CIRCUS CIRCUS. thin brass token, approx. 2" diameter. Deeply embossed in blue, is the CIRCUS CIRCUS U-31 hydroplane race boat. near mint. 10.00

keychain. U-25 RACING TEAM 2000. 2.25" diameter celluloid pinback (but specially made without a pin, but designed with an eyelet on back for keychain). Full color photo of the boat. This would fit right into everyone's pinback button collection also! mint condition. 7.50

keychain. APBA UNLIMITED RACING COMMISSION. Celebrate '84, Anticipate '85. Red on blue. on the other side is closeup artwork of helmeted driver behind the wheel! Reads: "Unlimited Hydroplanes - America's Fastest Race Boats!" approx. 2.5" by 1", encased in plastic. mint condition. 6.50

keychain. early MISS MADISON. multicolored, embossed into tin foil, encased in plastic case. approx. 2" by6 1.25". reverse says: Madison Indiana, Home of The Madison Regatta & Miss Madison U6. circa 1962-63 - the tail of the boat still has the horizontal striping ala The Nitrogen. The outer plastic case has a crack in it, on the back side. Still displays very nicely. excellent or better. 24.00

keychain. early MISS MADISON. multicolored, embossed into tin foil, encased in plastic case. approx. 2" by 1.25". reverse says: Madison Indiana, Home of The Madison Regatta & Miss Madison U6. circa 1962-63. the tail of the boat still has the horizontal striping ala The Nitrogen. near mint to mint. 32.50

keychain. MISS MADISON. on back it says "NEW MISS MADISON 1978". approx. 1" diameter blue and white photo of the boat inset into red plastic keychain. Photo covered in clear plastic. unused. near mint to mint. Hard to find! 25.00

keychain. gold printing on black hard vinyl. 1975 CHAMPION SPARK PLUG UNLIMITED REGATTA, Marine Stadium, Miami Florida, May 18 - 1975. The other side has large CHAMPION logo. near mint to mint. 5.00

keychain. LITE ALL STAR RACING. raised lettering on approx. 1.25" square. reverse is flat. cast metal with bronze tone finish. mint. 6.5

keychain. SEAFAIR '86. 1.5" diameter metal coin with VERY detailed, high relief Seattle waterfront on the reverse. shows ferryboat, Boeing jet, Mt. Rainier, Smith Tower, Space Needle, etc. very attractive. unused, mint condition. 10.00

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