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PAIR of U-88 MISS B&I 1956 Unlimited Hydroplane race boat original photos.  black and white. 10" by 8".  glossy photo stock.  the one is an artist concept rendering.  the second one shows the boat being built.  The man in the cockpit is wearing jumpsuit with Miss B & I logo patch.  crisp and clear images.  17.50

4 diff. 1940's MISS YAKIMA et al outboard Hydroplane race boats ORIGINAL photos.  black and white.  4.5" x 2.75".  photo stock.  obtained with larger collection of hydroplane photos from the Northwest.  So I am leaping to the assumption that this is also taken here in the Pacific Northwest.  R-15 MISS YAKIMA with damage - note outboard to the right in rear.  R-36 in the water.  the other two photos show boats that are damaged.  crisp and clear images.  12.00

late 1940's Sid Streets YANKEE DOODLE V A-64 Hydroplane race boat ORIGINAL photo.  black and white. 4" by 5". obtained with larger collection of hydroplane photos from the Northwest.  So I am leaping to the assumption that this is also taken here in the Pacific Northwest.  according to vintagehdyroplanes.com: Fred Wicken's designed and built 3-point hydroplane. only four of these hulls were built around 1946-47 before Ventnor's lawyers told Fred to pay a licensing fee or knock it off. One of Sid Street's first boats was the Yankee Doodle V.  He was Inboard's "Winningest" Champion and won the Jafco Trophy two years in a row 1946 & 1947.  the photo does have some condition issues but it is still quite nice and scarce.  12.00

1930's 28-F DYNAMITE inboard Hydroplane race boat ORIGINAL photo.  black and white.  7" by 5".  obtained with larger collection of hydroplane photos from the Northwest.  So I am leaping to the assumption that this is also taken here in the Pacific Northwest.  name KELLER is penciled on reverse. (there is a K.T. Keller who pre-1920 was a master mechanic who later became President of Chrysler.  He had an interest in boat racing.  His son won the Harwood Trophy Race in 1951).  in the background are two 1920's cars; and two other race boats.  one of the other boats is the H-17.  crisp and clean image.  15.00

1930's WATER WAGON Elto Evinrude outboard Hydroplane race boat ORIGINAL photo.  black and white.  7" by 5". heavy photo stock.  obtained with larger collection of hydroplane photos from the Northwest.  So I am leaping to the assumption that this is also taken here in the Pacific Northwest.  WATER WAGON is either a B or R number boat.  The Evinrude Elto guy is sitting on ?-21 boat with the driver's name  "BUD" WI..... in the background is C-27 and C-170 and the R-25 Skipper.  there are some condition issues.  crisp and clear image.  15.00

1930's to 1940's outboard Hydroplane race boats ORIGINAL color tinted photograph.  color tinted.  7" by 5".  thin photo stock.  obtained with larger collection of hydroplane photos from the Northwest.  So I am leaping to the assumption that this is also taken here in the Pacific Northwest.  nice image of guy standing up inside boat with the outboard motor in foreground.  the R-3 race boat is in background.  crisp and clear image.   15.00

1930's H-17 inboard Hydroplane race boat ORIGINAL photo.  black and white.  7" by 5".  obtained with larger collection of hydroplane photos from the Northwest. So I am leaping to the assumption that this is also taken here in the Pacific Northwest.  name KELLER is penciled on reverse.  (there is a K.T. Keller who pre-1920 was a master mechanic who later became President of Chrysler.  He had an interest in boat racing.  His son won the Harwood Trophy Race in 1951).  in the background is a 1920's car.  crisp and clean image.  15.00

1950's SLO MO SHUN IV color photo hydroplane models!  color glossy photo.  8" by 8". 3 different built models of the SLO-MO-SHUN IV U-27 Unlimited Hydroplane Boat.  this is a color KODAK print.  printed from a color slide in the 1990's.  I purchased it for my own collection years back.  photo appears to be early to mid 1950's.  the women in the photo have been identified from left to right as" Mrs. William Gleason; Mrs Chuck Garrett; Mrs. Pierre Dow.  no flaws.  mint condition.  this is the only one I have.  I do not own the negative or slide - no do I own the rights to the image.  a GREAT image of GREAT subject matter.  You will probably never have a chance to purchase the model boats!  12.00

1972 Ormbek photo MARINER TOO w/experimental turbine engine hydroplane boat.  color photo by Rich Ormbrek of Seattle.  Stamped on reverse.  full color image of garaged boat.  5" by 3.5".  no flaws.  colors are bright and vivid.  20.00

U-60 MISS THRIFTWAY & MUNCEY head-on Hydroplane Race Boat b&w 5x7 photo.  boat coming right at you.  inset photo in upper right of driver BILL MUNCEY.  glossy photo print.  crisp and clear image.  pinholes and wear to corners. Possibly part of a press kit or a publicity mailing.  recently obtained from the estate of Hall of Fame driver JIM McCORMICK.  12.00

original vintage color photo U-8 MISS TIMEX hydroplane race boat by Ormbrek.  approx. 8" by 10" color image. Photographer stamp on reverse: Rich Ormbrek of Seattle. first generation image of boat racing from left to right.  heavy glossy Kodak stock.  obtained from the family of Hall of Fame race driver Jim McCormick.  23.50

1970 Seattle BURIEN LADY Hydroplane Race Boat b&w 8x10 photo.  crisp and clear image.  original owner inked on back 1970 Seattle BURIEN LADY.  Faint water stain on bottom edge of back side.  displays beautifully.  tiny pin holes in corners.  21.50

original vintage color photo U-44 MISS TIMEX hydroplane race boat.  approx. 8" by 10" color image. Killer overhead image of the boat racing right toward you. We can identify it as the U-44 by comparing the engine and deck features to other photos. first generation image of boat racing from left to right.  obtained from the family of Hall of Fame race driver Jim McCormick.  25.00

original vintage photo U-8 MISS TIMEX trailered hydroplane race boat by Ormbrek.  approx. 8" by 10" black and white image. Crisp and clear view of the dashboard and stern. Photographer stamp on reverse: Rich Ormbrek Seattle Washington. first generation image of boat racing from left to right.  obtained from the family of Hall of Fame race driver Jim McCormick.  18.50

original vintage photo E-7 MY TENNESSEE GAL Limited hydroplane race boat by Kunz.  approx. 8" by 10" b&w image of 4 boats racing from left to right. George Davis' MY TENNESSEE GAL is in the foreground nosing out the competitors. The E-4 is in background. Photographer stamp on reverse. Kunz Photos of Dayton Ohio. late 1950's to early 1960's vintage. crisp and clear. first generation image of boat racing from left to right.   obtained from the family of Hall of Fame race driver Jim McCormick.  20.00

original vintage photo Jack McLeod H-26 HYRISER hydroplane race boat.  approx. 8" by 10" black and white image. first generation image of boat racing from left to right. crisp and clear.  James E. McLeod joined the GULF 100 MPH CLUB in 1967 with the 7 Litre Hi-Riser.  obtained from the family of Hall of Fame race driver Jim McCormick.  20.00

circa 1965 original vintage photo Jim McCormick E-101 EXCALIBUR hydroplane race boat.  approx. 8" by 10" black and white image. first generation image of boat racing from left to right. crisp and clear.  This was a 280ci Limited.  obtained from the family of Hall of Fame race driver Jim McCormick.  30.00

original vintage photo G99 MISS PEPSI hydroplane race boat.  approx. 8" by 10" b&w image. first generation image of boats racing from right to left. Light wrinkles on edge.  obtained from the family of Hall of Fame race driver Jim McCormick.  15.00

original vintage photo U-8 MISS TIMEX hydroplane race boat.  printed on heavy photo stock. approx. 8" by 10" b&w image. first generation image of boat racing toward you from left to right. Great image. obtained from the family of Hall of Fame race driver Jim McCormick.  20.00

original vintage photo U-44 TIMEX versus U-21 VALU-MART hydroplane race boat.  approx. 8" by 10" b&w image. first generation image of boats racing from right to left. TIMEX in the foreground.  obtained from the family of Hall of Fame race driver Jim McCormick.  18.50

original photo McCormick's 1988 POCKET SAVERS PLUS hydroplane boat Ayler.  approx. 8" by 10" color image. Crisp and clean image on Kodak glossy stock. Photographer stamp on reverse: Jeff Ayler Madison Ind. first generation image of boat racing from left to right.  According to an article on Jim McCormick by Fred Farley on Thunderboats.org website: ".....McCormick returned to the sport one more time in 1988 as co-owner with Bob Fendler of POCKET SAVERS PLUS driven by Steve David."  obtained from the family of Hall of Fame race driver Jim McCormick.  22.50

1972 original vintage photo BOSS O'NOVA III autographed BILL WISHNICK race boat.  approx. 8" by 10" b&w image. autographed: Feb. 22 1972 To Jim McCormick best regards BILL WISHNICK. This was right after Wishnick won the 1971 World Championship off shore boat racing title. A great inscription from one famous driver to another! image and signature are crisp and clear. first generation image of boat racing from left to right.  obtained from the family of Hall of Fame race driver Jim McCormick.  39.50

original vintage Jim McCormick with RED MAN propeller Hydroplane race boat.  approx. 8" by 10" b&w photo of Jim McCormick holding boat prop. He is wearing Coast Guard cap and Red Man shirt. the boat is in background. first generation image.  obtained from the family of Hall of Fame race driver Jim McCormick.  17.50

original vintage JIM McCORMICK receiving GULF HOF AWARD hydroplane photo.  approx. 8" by 10" b&w photo of him receiving the GULF MARINE HALL OF FAME AWARD.  Photographers stamp on reverse. Aardmore Studio Miami Beach Florida.  first generation image.  Recently obtained from the family of Hall of Fame race driver Jim McCormick.  20.00

Jack Shaffer's U-3 orange and brown striped boat from Tri-Cities.  full color print on heavy glossy stock.  odd size; measures approx. 11" by 6".  looks like it was a set issue???? thin white border on all sides. plain; white reverse.   thumbtack hole in center top border.  vertical creasing along the right side.  5.00

MISS GO BOWLING hydroplane promotional card.   Full color photo of driver MICHAEL HANSON with color illustration of U-9 MISS GO BOWLING unlimited hydro. Reverse has stats and info. undated; but says built in 1992. Circa 1992 to 1993 vintage. light postcard stock. Larger format. approx. 5.5" by 8". Promotional advertising handout. No flaws. Near mint plus to mint; old stock.  6.00

1991 AMERICAN SPIRIT hydroplane promotional card.   THE AMERICAN SPIRIT U-50. Full color photo. issued in 1991 for their first season. reverse has stats and info. full color. postcard stock. approx. 5" by 7". Promotional advertising handout. No flaws. Near mint plus to mint; old stock.  6.50

1992 THE AMERICAN SPIRIT U-50. Full color photo. issued in 1992. reverse has stats and info. full color. light postcard stock. Smaller size. approx. 3.15" by 4.15". Promotional advertising handout.  No flaws. Near mint plus to mint; old stock.  6.50

Full color action photo of U-6 MISS JASPER ENGINES & TRANSMISSIONS with insert photo of driver MIKE HANSON. Reverse has stats and info. Circa 1995 vintage. light postcard stock. Larger format. approx. 5" by 7.75". Promotional advertising handout. No flaws. Near mint plus to mint; old stock. 7.50

Full color action photo of FREDDIE'S CLUB unlimited hydro. Reverse has stats and info and talks about coming to Seattle for the 2nd half of the 1998 season. light postcard stock. Larger format. approx. 5.5" by 8.5". Promotional advertising handout. No flaws. Near mint plus to mint; old stock.  7.50

APPIAN JERONIMO U-20.COM . Full color photo. issued circa 1998. undated; it says the boat was built in 1996; and Mitch Evans; driver; is competing in his 2nd season with them. reverse has stats and info. full color. postcard stock. approx. 5.5" by 8.5". Promotional advertising handout. No flaws. Near mint plus to mint; old stock.   7.00

THE BUILDING OF A CHAMPION. U-100 PICO AMERICAN DREAM. by Leland Unlimited; Inc. Postcard stock. full color action photo with vignette photos of the owner and driver in upper corners. approx. 6" by 8.5". Promotional advertising handout. Reverse side gives all the pertinent facts and stats about the boat. No flaws. Near mint plus to mint; old stock. 6.50

PICO AMERICAN DREAM. Heavy stock. full color action photo with large Bald Eagle photo in background! really nice. approx. 8.5" by 11". Promotional advertising handout. Reverse side is blank. No flaws. Near mint plus to mint; old stock.   7.50

ATLAS VAN LINES U-1. Heavy stock. full color action photo. nice. approx. 8.5" by 10". Promotional advertising handout. Reverse side is blank. No flaws. Near mint plus to mint; old stock. Please check our other listings this week for more great Unlimited Hydroplane boat racing items.  10.00

MISS BUDWEISER. Bernie Little and his Miss Budweiser Team. Bernie Little's "MISS BUDWEISER" 18 Championship Seasons.. Heavy stock. full color action photo of the boat with inset photos of Bernie Little and driver Dave Villwock. nice. approx. 8" by 10". Promotional advertising handout. Reverse side is filled with stats and pertinent info. Issued at the end of the 1998 racing season! No flaws. Near mint plus to mint; old stock. 7.50 

CELLULAR ONE - MORE POWER TO YOU. Heavy postcard stock. full color action photo of the boat with inset photo the driver. nice. approx. 8.5" by 11". Promotional advertising handout. Reverse side is blank. No flaws. Near mint plus to mint; old stock. 7.50

LLUMAR WINDOW FILM. Heavy postcard stock. full color action photo of the boat with inset photo the driver NATE BROWN. nice. approx. 8" by 10". Promotional advertising handout. Reverse side is filled with pertinent information about the owner; driver and boat; and also has a photo of the racing team with all the members named. No flaws. Near mint plus to mint; old stock.  7.00

Miller High Life CHIP HANAUER. Winner - 7 Straight Gold Cups. Heavy paper stock. full color action portrait of him with smaller image of boat. nice. approx. 5" by 7". Promotional advertising handout. Reverse side is blank. No flaws. Near mint plus to mint; old stock. 6.50

MISS EXIDE U-9 and U-9-2 UNLIMITED HYDROPLANE RACING TEAM. Light postcard stock. full color action portrait of both boats racing toward you. nice. approx. 5.5" by 8". Promotional advertising handout. Reverse side gives stats and info. issued in 1990's. No flaws. Near mint plus to mint; old stock. 7.00

MISS EXIDE. 1990's issue. reverse side as advertising blurb with stats about the boat. Postcard stock and size. approx. 6" by 4". full color action photo. Promotional advertising handout. No flaws. Near mint plus to mint; old stock. 6.50

Full color action photo of 1987 MISS BUDWEISER coming toward you. Reverse has stats and info. Issued for the 1987 season. postcard stock. approx. 4" by 6". Promotional advertising handout. No flaws. Near mint plus to mint; old stock.  7.50

1985  MISS BUDWEISER. Copyrighted 1985 on reverse with Miss Budweiser Technical Specifications. Postcard stock and size. approx. 6" by 4". full color action photo of the boat racing right toward you. Promotional advertising handout. No flaws. Near mint plus to mint; old stock.  7.50

1992 MISS BUDWEISER. copyright 1992. Recap of the 1991 season on reverse with stats; etc. Postcard stock and size. approx. 6" by 4". full color action photo. Promotional advertising handout. No flaws. Near mint plus to mint; old stock.   6.50

1994 MISS BUDWEISER. Recap of the 1993 season on reverse with stats; etc. Postcard stock and size. approx. 6" by 4". full color action photo of the boat racing right toward you. Promotional advertising handout. No flaws. Near mint plus to mint. old stock. 6.50

1995 MISS WELLNESS PLAN U99.9. reverse has stats and info. full color action photo. light postcard stock. approx. 8" by 5". Promotional advertising handout. No flaws. Near mint plus to mint. old stock. 6.50

1999 YORK INTERNATIONAL U-10. Insert photo of driver MARK WEBER. reverse has stats and info. full color action photo. heavy print stock. approx. 8.25" by 11". Promotional advertising handout. No flaws. Near mint plus to mint. old stock. 6.50

U-16 VALU-MART. reverse has stats and info. black and white illustration. light stock. approx. 8.5" by 5". Promotional advertising handout. No flaws. Near mint plus to mint. old stock.  6.50

U-21 VALU-MART. reverse has stats and info. black and white illustration. light stock. approx. 8.5" by 5". Promotional advertising handout. No flaws. Near mint plus to mint; old stock.  6.50

1974 VALU-MART. reverse has stats and info. full color action photo amid photo collage. light postcard stock. approx. 5.5" by 7". Promotional advertising handout. No flaws. Near mint plus to mint. old stock. 7.50

UFO. T-PLUS ENGINE TREATMENT. Unlimited Flying Object. There's no limit to the power and the excitement of Miss T-Plus Unlimited Hydroplane. issued in 1994. reverse has stats and info. full color. light postcard stock. approx. 5" by 8.5". Promotional advertising handout. No flaws. Near mint plus to mint. old stock. 6.50

THE TIDE driver GEORGE WOODS JR. with model of the boat. reverse has stats and info. issued for the 1992 season. full color. postcard stock. approx. 5" by 7". Promotional advertising handout. No flaws.  Near mint plus to mint. old stock. 7.50

1974 issue SUNNY JIM U-22. "Sunny Jim fine foods: Peanut butter; jams and jellies; syrups; fruit drinks; pop; peanuts and mustard". reverse is pain. full color. paper stock. approx. 5.5" by 8.5". Promotional advertising handout. No flaws. Near mint plus to mint. old stock. 7.50

1975 issue SUNNY JIM U-22 with inset photos of owner BOB MURPHY and driver BILL WURSTER. reverse is pain. black and white. paper stock. approx. 5.5" by 8.5". Promotional advertising handout. No flaws. Near mint plus to mint. old stock.  7.25

larger item. 1995 issue SMOKIN' JOES full color slick picture with smaller inset photo of driver MARK TATE. Reverse has stats and biographical information with b&w photos of Driver Mark Tate and owner Steve Woomer. full color. medium weight poster stock. approx. 8.5" by 11.5". Promotional advertising handout. No flaws. Near mint plus to mint. old stock. 7.00

large GOLDEN KOMMOTION hydroplane color photo.    this is a vintage item; NOT a copy or modern reprint. From a bygone era. approx. 12" by 8" blown-up; oversized color photo of the GOLDEN KOMMOTION Turbine U-29 Hydroplane Race Boat. Out of the water; on trailer. Nice; crisp image. minor "wrinkles". backside of photo is watermarked "quality paper; made in Germany". excellent or better.   20.00

SQUIRE SHOP crew Hydroplane 8x10 publicity photo.   this is a vintage item; NOT a copy or modern reprint. approx. 10" by 8" black & white photo. Crisp publicity photo made up of 4 smaller images. Includes President Robert Steil of The Squire Shop; President Richard Lentz Union Bay Sportswear; Jim Harvey Crew Chief; and group shot of Squire Shop crew including driver Mickey Remund. This is vintage; first generation. Mint; no flaws.  9.50

Squire Shop MICKEY REMUND Hydroplane 8x10 COLOR photo.   this is a vintage item; NOT a copy or modern reprint. approx. 10" by 8" color photo. Crisp publicity photo IN FULL COLOR. uncaptioned; but portrait of The Squire Shop's driver MICKEY REMUND. This is vintage; first generation. Mint; no flaws.  15.00

artist concept drawing U-88 Hydroplane 8x10 photo.   this is a vintage item; NOT a copy or modern reprint. approx. 10" by 8" black & white photo. Crisp publicity photo of artist concept drawing of U-88 unlimited Hydroplane Race Boat. This is vintage; first generation. Mint; no flaws.  12.00

MICKEY REMUND and SQUIRE SHOP Hydroplane 8x10 photo.  this is a vintage item; NOT a copy or modern reprint. approx. 10" by 8" black & white photo. Crisp publicity photo made up of 2 smaller images. Includes overhead shot of THE SQUIRE SHOP; World's Fastest raceboat; 140.801 mph 2.5 oval 8/6/82. Below that is portrait photo of Driver MICKEY REMUND Two time APBA National High Point Champion for Unlimited Hydroplanes. This is vintage; first generation. Mint; no flaws. 12.00

HAWAII KAI III Hydroplane matted color photo.   vintage item; NOT a copy or modern reprint. approx. 10" by 8" full color matted photo. the image area is approx. 7" by 5". Professionally done. Fantastic image is crisp and clear. Label reads: HAWAII KAI III (replica) formerly Breathless II and Swannie's; Seafair 1991. Label on backside says: photo by CARL HOLMQUIST  All Marketing Consulting  Scottsdale Arizona. This is vintage  first generation. Mint  no flaws.   15.00

original ATLAS Hydroplane 8x10 color photo.    this is a vintage item; NOT a copy or modern reprint. approx. 10" by 8" full color photo. The original ATLAS unlimited hydroplane race boat. Printed on heavy Kodak paper. This is vintage  first generation. Mint no flaws. 12.50

ATLAS VAN LINES Hydroplane Polaroid color photo.  vintage item, NOT a copy or modern reprint. approx. 4" by 4" full color Polaroid photo. ATLAS VAN LINES on trailer. crisp and clear. , first generation. Mint, no flaws.  10.00

6 photos construction PARCOS O-RING MISS.  Rich Ombrek Photographer, 1969-70.  each is 8" by 10".  dealing with the construction of an unlimited Hydroplane Boat. I am 99% sure this is PARCO'S O-RING MISS. On one of the walls there is a poster for the January 1970 Seattle SPEED SHOW. So this is after the '69 races and before the 1970 season. One photo shows firemen, a fire truck and some damaged office??? Each photo bears the stamp on reverse of Photographer Rich Ombrek of Seattle "SHOOT THE ACTION NOT THE ACTORS". Interesting group of behind the scenes photos!  overall excellent or better!  the lot of six for: make sure to click each highlighted word to see a different photo.  35.00

giant MISS BUDWEISER hydroplane collision photo.  Large color photo of the MISS BUDWEISER unlimited hydroplane race boat at the moment of impact with another boat. The sponson of the other boat can be seen right in the front of the Bud's hull. Sorry, do not know any other information. On the backside is a sticker from the photographer: Carl Homquist, All Marketing Consulting, Scottsdale Arizona. Overall, this large piece is 20" by 16". The actual photo measures approx. 15" by 12" and the actual view photo is approx. 10" by 13.5". PLEASE NOTE that there is a scratch on the image in the midsection of the boat. see our photos. Very nice display piece. (NO - you do not get the $ bill. we placed that in the photo to show size comparison only!).  24.00

PHOTO PACK.   issued in 1974.  SET of full color mini posters. originally came with 10 pictures.    10 full color photos on glossy stock, approx. 8x10, white border.  Set comes inside blue and white envelope that is marked HYDROPLANES - Collector Edition One.   Suitable for framing, all Major Unlimited.  Included is letter from Hydro Merchandising.  All photos were taken by Bill Osborne of Seattle.  Set is near mint to mint.   COMPLETE SET:  59.50
individual boats are $10 each.
Besides the envelope & the letter, the set contains the following boats: 

Sunny Jim   *   Atlas Van Lines   *   Lincoln Thrift   *   Pizza Pete    *   Valu-Mart

Pay'N Pak    *   U-95   *   Mister Fabricator   *   Miss Budweiser   *   Miss Madison

'78 GOLD ON THE OHIO J. Asher Ltd. Ed. hydroplane print.   this is the vintage, real McCoy thing. This is NOT a copy, NOT a modern day replica. Guaranteed authentic! Very attractive full color art print titled GOLD ON THE OHIO by James Asher. In the lower left it is copyrighted Progress Prints, 1978 - Owensboro, Kentucky. In the lower right it reads Plate IV and is signed in black ink J.ASHER  20/150. Piece is shrunkwrap on cardboard, but has been opened along the bottom. The original price sticker is still visible in the lower right corner, from Levinson's Prep Shop $32.00. Great scene, from well known American painter James Asher. Shows the crowds watching the Unlimited Hydroplane Race Boats on the Ohio River. Printed in color on heavy print stock. Measures approx. 20" by 16". Never displayed. Colors are bright and vivid. No creases or flaws. A fantastic piece of artwork!   (NO - you do not get the $ bill. we placed that in the photo to show size comparison only).  145.00

1984 Tully RON MUSSON BARDAHL Ltd. Ed. hydroplane print.   this is a vintage, real McCoy. This is NOT a copy, NOT a modern day replica. Guaranteed authentic! Limited edition art print. Black on creamy white. Titled THE GREEN DRAGON, R.J. Tully '84. Hand signed in green ink in lower left: 224/250 and in lower right: R J TULLY. Detailed portrait of driver RON MUSSON wearing race helmet. Says BARDAHL across the top. Below is action graphics of MISS BARDAHL U-40. Measures approx. 11" by 14". There are some "wrinkles" and "thumb wrinkles" but no creases. Will matte and frame nicely. A really nice display piece! This will be mailed FLAT between sturdy sheets of cardboard. (NO - you do not get the $ bill. we placed that in the photo to show size comparison only).  65.00

ART POSTERS.  1972 issue.  set issue of 4 posters, printed on glossy high quality stock.  artwork by J. Amendola.  These pictures were used in the 1972 Seattle Seafair program in lieu of color photos of these boats.  The detail is fantastic.  bright, vivid color.  20" by 29".  These are worthy  of framing and hanging on your wall!!!!   stunning artwork.   unused, MINT condition.  complete set of 4 for 85.00 or $25 each indiviually

ATLAS VAN LINES   *   BUDWEISER   *   NOTRE DAME   *   PAY'N PAK

poster.  SPIRIT OF DETROIT ASSOCIATION - BUDWEISER 1990 APBA 75th ANNIVERSARY GOLD CUP hydroplane poster. Great overhead view of the course map. measures approx. 24.75" by 18". unused. Would be near mint condition, but it has some "wrinkles" from being rolled up all these years. should press out okay. There are no rips, no tears, no pinholes, no stains, unused. Minor storage wear from being rolled up all these years.   14.00  (2)

poster.  1995 FIREBIRD INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY SCHEDULE POSTER. Color photos of race cars, hydroplane race boats. measures approx. 19.5" by 13.25". unused, near mint to mint condition. There are no rips, no tears, no pinholes, no stains, unused. Minor storage wear from being rolled up all these years.  12.50 (1)

poster.  MILLENNIUM THUNDER 2000. Full color artwork. copyrighted by Michael G. Reagan. Printed under the boats is the schedule for the season, listing the race dates for 2000 at Lake Havasu, Tri-Cities, Seafair, and San Diego. approx. 25" by 18.5".  no creases, near mint plus to mint. 12.00   (3) 

poster.  1994 UNLIMITED HYDROPLANE RACING SCHEDULE hydroplane poster. Pictures 6 boats and 14 driver. measures approx. 17.5" by 24". unused, near mint to mint condition. There are no rips, no tears, no pinholes, no stains, unused. Minor storage wear from being rolled up all these years.  15.00  (3)

poster.  Full color artwork by Jack Pennington. HYDROMANIA .... IT'S THUNDERIFFIC. has 1983-84 calendar printed along the bottom. Of course, if one were so inclined, the calendar section could be cut off or folded under, and just the colorful poster art could be shown. Approximately 24" by 17". Unused. No pinholes, no crease, no rips, no tears. slight "rippling" from being rolled up. Colors are bright and vivid. Near mint condition.  12.00   (16)

poster. Really nice, full color photo of TIDE, MISS BUDWEISER, T-PLUS along with 2 other boats. Lists the hydroplane cities on the far right. Along the top are the photos of the drivers of the different boats, including: Oberto Mike Eacrett; T-Plus Steve David; Miss Rock Ken Dryden; Wesco Jack Barris; American Spirit Mark Evans; Cooper's Express Mitch Evans; Budweiser Chip Hanauer; Frosted Flakes Mike Hanson; Superior Racing Ken Muscatel; Winston Eagle Mark Tate; Circus Circus Dave Willwock; The Tide's George Woods Jr. Drivers photos by Owen Blauman, boat photo by Loren Johnson. Nice promotional from RC Cola. Approximately 22" by 17". Unused. No pinholes, no crease, no rips, no tears. Colors are bright and vivid. Near mint to mint condition.   14.00   (3)

poster.   UNLIMITED EXCITEMENT! dated 1993.  Really nice, full color photo.. Nice, full color photos of the following hydroplane race boats: T-PLUS, THE TIDE, WINSTON EAGLE, CIRCUS CIRCUS, MISS BUDWEISER. photos by Owen Blauman, boat photo by Loren Johnson. Nice promotional from RC Cola. Approximately 22" by 17". Unused. No pinholes, no crease, no rips, no tears. Colors are bright and vivid. Near mint to mint condition.  14.00   (8)

poster. GENERAL MOTORS CUP. copyright Stan Silver 2000. Large, approx. 34" by 24". Good looking artwork! Never used. Near mint condition. 17.50   (3)

poster. 1992 HYDROFEST HAWAII. large illustration of HAWAIIAN GOLD hydroplane race boat. Larger poster. approx. 35" by 23.5". Never used. Near mint to mint condition. 16.00   (2)

poster. TEXACO CUP SEAFAIR 1995. note that there is small tear in upper right - see 2nd photo. 36" by 24". this a beautiful poster. appears to be unused. Near mint. condition.   15.00   (1)

poster.  "33 YEARS OF HYDROPLANE RACING ON LAKE WASHINGTON".  BUTTONS - 1983 SeaGalley Stores Inc. Pictures dozens, if not hundreds of different collectible hydroplane pinback buttons! measures approx. 18" by 24". unused, near mint to mint condition. There are no rips, no tears, no pinholes, no stains, unused. Minor storage wear from being rolled up all these years.  24.00 (37)

poster.  copyrighted 1983 by R. Knox. ATLAS VAN LINE and others Hydroplane boat poster. Atlas is in the center, surrounded by four other photos. rather than mis-identify a boat, all I can say is that I the EXECUTONE is in the upper right, not positive of the others. measures approx. 20" by 16". unused, near mint to mint condition. There are no rips, no tears, no pinholes, unused. Minor storage wear from being rolled up all these years. Will be shipped rolled in sturdy tube. 24.00  (1)

poster.  undated. ATLAS VAN LINES & BILL MUNCEY World Champion Team hydroplane poster. measures approx. 18.5" by 22.5". unused, near mint to mint condition. There are no rips, no tears, no pinholes, no stains, unused. Minor storage wear from being rolled up all these years.   19.00  (142)

poster. ATLAS VAN LINES. "Atlas Moving Your Way Fast". With portrait and facsimile signature of CHIP HANAUER. good looking piece. approx. 24.75" by 19". Never used. Near mint to mint condition.  25.00  (48)

poster. MISS BARDAHL HYDRO HISTORY hydroplane color poster.  Beautiful, full color poster. Measures approx. 22" by 17". Photo Credits: Bill Osborne. Titled MISS BARDAHL HYDRO HISTORY. Across the top it reads: National Championships '58 '63 '64 '65 '67 '68; APBA Gold Cup '63 '64 '65 '67 '68; World Championships '6`1 '65. Each of the 4 images is approx. 10.75" by 7.5". The first is the U-4 Christenson hull; next is the U-40 Green Dragon; next is the U-40 "Bardahl Dragnet Man" tail; then is the 1968 U-1 Checkerboard Bardahl. Minor crease in tip of bottom left corner. On the bottom right edge is tiny spot with very tiny tear and crunch. No holes. Colors are very bright and very vivid. Has not been displayed, no fade. I have not seen another one - killer display piece. This will be shipped, rolled in a protective tube. (NO - you do not get the $ bill. we placed that in the photo to show size comparison only!).   69.50   (1)

poster.  BUDWEISER CUP 1990 MISSION BAY SAN DIEGO full color hydroplane poster pictures MISS BUDWEISER in center. measures approx. 17" by 23". unused, near mint to mint condition. There are no rips, no tears, no pinholes, no stains, unused. Minor storage wear from being rolled up all these years. 15.00  (5)

poster.  2000 BUD OFFICIAL BEER HYDROS Hydroplane Poster. full color photo of the boat with large letters across the bottom: VILLWOCK. measures approx. 27" by 19". unused, near mint to mint condition. There are no rips, no tears, no pinholes, no stains, unused. Minor storage wear from being rolled up all these years.  16.50 (2)

poster.  BUD Hydroplane Poster. full color photo. copyrighted 1994. measures approx. 27.75" by 20". unused, near mint to mint condition. There are no rips, no tears, no pinholes, no stains, unused. Minor storage wear from being rolled up all these years. 16.00  (1)

poster.  1988 MISS BUDWEISER MISSION BAY SAN DIEGO full color hydroplane poster. measures approx. 16.5" by 20.5". unused, near mint to mint condition. There are no rips, no tears, no pinholes, no stains, unused. "wrinkles" from being rolled up all these years. Not creased, should be able to press out.  15.00 (1)

poster.  MISS BUDWEISER 25th ANNIVERSARY 1962-1987. "1986 WORLD CHAMPION" also pictures Bernie Little. 12" by 18". The one you are purchasing is MINT still rolled and in it's factory wrapping. We have photographed the one from our collection for you to view.  Mint condition.   15.00   (38)

poster. 1988 BUDWEISER RACING. Miss Budweiser Unlimited Hydroplane World Champion 1988. Reverse side has advertising for Budweiser collectibles for sale. 14" by 18". Mint condition. The one you are purchasing is MINT still rolled and in it's factory wrapping. We have photographed the one from our collection for you to view.  Mint condition.   15.00   (28)

poster. MISS BUDWEISER - 1992 WORLD CHAMPION with Bernie Little and Chip Hanauer and a couple of healthy young ladies! approx. 28" by 20". Never used. Near mint to mint condition.  15.00   (lots)

poster.  1984 two sided MISS BUDWEISER U-12 hydroplane boat poster. Off. MISS BUDWEISER Racing promotional offers on the reverse side expire on 12/31/84. almost square in shape, measures approx. 17" by 18". unused. near mint to mint condition. There are no rips, no tears, no pinholes, no stains, unused. Minor storage wear from being rolled up all these years. Will be shipped rolled in sturdy tube.  12.50  (89)

poster.  SEATTLE Home Port MISS BUDWEISER "Current World Champion". 19 Time World Champion, lists specifications, etc. Has the 1989 Unlimited Hydroplane Schedule listed in lower left. Nice glossy stock. approx. 24" by 16.5". Never used. Near mint to mint condition. 15.00   (lots)

poster. COME SEE THE FASTEST THING ON NO WHEELS. action photo of the MISS BUDWEISER hydroplane. Below, it reads: The HFC American Hydroplane Racing Series is coming soon to a body of water near you. Ask us for a complete schedule of races. Larger, approx. 27.5" by 22". ATTENTION: This poster has not been used, but is not mint. It has been improperly rolled. There is a 1" tear in bottom right. It can be pressed and framed very nicely, or used as-is. It is a very nice image. Overall, unused, very good or nicer.   8.50  (3)

poster. Great full color artwork of the MISS BUDWEISER Unlimited Hydroplane Race Boat smashing thru the BUDWEISER Banner. copyright dated 1991. approx. 27.75" by 20". Never used. very minimal edge wear and warpage from being rolled up all these years. Excellent plus to near mint or nicer.   15.00   (lots)

poster.  1990 JACKPOT FOOD MART. dated 1990. 11" by 17". Mint condition.  The one you are purchasing is MINT still rolled and in it's factory wrapping. We have photographed the one from our collection for you to view.  Mint condition.   15.00    (6)

poster. Dated 1990. JACKPOT FOOD MART "THE NEXT GENERATION". Larger sized poster. approx. 39" by 26.5". Never used. Near mint to mint condition.   16.50   (37)

poster.  2000 TEAM LLUMAR Hydroplane poster. measures approx. 17.75" by 23.75". unused, near mint to mint condition. There are no rips, no tears, no pinholes, no stains, unused. Minor storage wear from being rolled up all these years.  16.00  (2)

poster. 1988 MILLER HIGH LIFE 3 Time National Champion.   "World's Fastest Hydroplane".  Portrait of driver CHIP HANAUER. approx. 25.5" by 20". Never used. Near mint to mint condition.   15.00 (39)

poster.  TEAM UP WITH OH BOY OBERTO - SEE YOU AT THE RACES Hydroplane Boat Poster. facsimile autographed "Have fun, George Woods". measures approx. 18.5" by 22.5". unused.  PLEASE SEE PHOTO. stored for years in then plastic sleeve. title written on the plastic in black magic marker which bled thru the plastic and is quite visible on the reverse side, but does show thru to the front. Luckily, it is along the far right edge and could be trimmed off or matted, and would still display very nicely. otherwise it is near mint to mint condition. There are no rips, no tears, no pinholes, no other stains, unused. Minor storage wear from being rolled up all these years. Will be shipped rolled in sturdy tube. 10.00  (11)

poster.  FOLLOW THE LEADER Hydroplane Poster. full color photo of the MISS PEMCO. smaller size, measures approx. 12.5" by 8.5". minor wear to bottom edge.  unused, near mint. There are no rips, no tears, no pinholes, no stains, unused. Minor storage wear from being rolled up all these years.   15.00  (2)

poster. colorful action photo of PICO. large autograph in black sharpie by DAVE VILLWOCK. bright and crisp signature. 16.75" by 10.25". Never used. Near mint condition. 28.00   (1)

poster.  undated. Scott Pierce MR. PRINGLE'S hydroplane poster. measures approx. 17" by 22". unused, near mint to mint condition. There are no rips, no tears, no pinholes, no stains, unused. Minor storage wear from being rolled up all these years. 15.00  (7)

poster.  hydroplane and RACE CARS poster. RENAULT - THE ONES TO WATCH. Great graphic of the Unlimited Hydroplane Race Boat as WELL as there Formula Race Car as well as Race Cars #22, #33, #77. Large sized poster. approx. 37" by 24". Never used. Near mint to mint condition.   24.00   (4)

poster. 1984 MISS RENAULT. Artwork by Thompson. dated 1984. 12.5" by 18". Mint condition.  The one you are purchasing is MINT still rolled and in it's factory wrapping. We have photographed the one from our collection for you to view.  Mint condition.   15.00   (11)

poster.  undated. RICH PLAN U-6 hydroplane poster. measures approx. 17" by 22". unused, near mint to mint condition. There are no rips, no tears, no pinholes, no stains, unused. Minor storage wear from being rolled up all these years.  15.00  (57)

poster.  undated. MISS 7-ELEVEN RACING full color ARTWORK hydroplane poster. copyrighted Spectrum Services Inc. measures approx. 18" by 24". unused, near mint to mint condition. There are no rips, no tears, no pinholes, no stains, unused. Minor storage wear from being rolled up all these years.  15.00  (32)

poster.  undated. MISS 7-ELEVEN full color PHOTO hydroplane poster. great head-on shot. copyrighted Spectrum Services Inc. measures approx. 20" by 27.75". unused, near mint to mint condition. There are no rips, no tears, no pinholes, no stains, unused. Minor storage wear from being rolled up all these years. 16.50  (5)

poster.  undated. SQUIRE SHOP U-2 - overhead view - full color hydroplane poster. measures approx. 18" by 23". unused, near mint to mint condition. There are no rips, no tears, no pinholes, no stains, unused. Minor storage wear from being rolled up all these years.  25.00  (26)

hydroplane and NASCAR poster. Pictures both TIDE sponsored vehicles, the HYDROPLANE and the NASCAR racers. Also photos of the drivers GEORGE WOODS and RICKY RUDD. Nice sized poster. approx. 29" by 20". Never used. Near mint to mint condition.  16.50  (2)

poster. 1991 WINSTON EAGLE "See What Makes the Eagle Fly" Hydroplane Boat poster. really neat "schematic" type artwork. shows you the inner workings, etc. measures approx. 29.75" by 19.5". unused, near mint to mint condition. There are no rips, no tears, no pinholes, no stains, unused. Minor storage wear from being rolled up all these years. Will be shipped rolled in sturdy tube.  15.00  (1)

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HYDRO PROGRAMS

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EVANSVILLE INDIANA - FREEDOMFEST - THUNDER ON THE OHIO

1986 EVANSVILLE Hydroplane program. Budweiser's THUNDER ON THE OHIO July 11-13. 44 pages. photos of the boats with writeups on them. unscored. Tight and clean. interior is mint. Cover is excellent to near mint to mint. No flaws.  10.00

1987 EVANSVILLE Hydroplane program. The Bill Muncey Memorial Race, Budweiser's THUNDER ON THE OHIO, June 26-28, 1987. color cover photo of the Miss Budweiser. approx. 42 pages. black and white photos of the boats with writeups. A wealth of information. Might show very minimal storage wear on edges. Near mint plus to mint condition.  9.50

1989 EVANSVILLE Hydroplane program. Evansville 1989 Freedom Festival June 14-July4. Budweiser's THUNDER ON THE OHIO. approx. 52 pages. color photos of the boats with writeups. A wealth of information. Unused. Near mint plus to mint condition.  9.50

MADISON INDIANA - Governor's Cup

1983 MADISON Chenoweth hydroplane boat race program.   1983 MADISON. INDIANA GOVERNOR'S CUP - DEAN CHENOWETH MEMORIAL RACE. Unlimited Hydroplane Boat Race Program . color cover photo of MISS BUDWEISER. Standard size, approx. 8.5" by 10.75". 48 pages. full color photos of all the boats. Unused. NO FLAWS. mint.  10.00

1987 MADISON Hydroplane program. 1987 MADISON REGATTA, A Colorful 4th of July Weekend - Budweiser Indiana Governor's Cup. color cover photo of the Miss Budweiser. approx. 64 pages. black and white photos of the boats with writeups. A wealth of information. Might show very minimal storage wear on edges. Near mint plus to mint condition.  9.00

1988 MADISON Hydroplane program. Budweiser Indiana Governor's Cup. approx. 66 pages. black and white photos of the boats with writeups. A wealth of information. Might show very minimal storage wear on edges. Near mint plus to mint condition.  9.00

1989 MADISON Hydroplane program. Budweiser Madison Regatta 1989. Indiana Governor's Cup. approx. 56 pages. color photo cover of the MISS BUDWEISER, color photos of the boats with writeups. A wealth of information. Unused. Near mint plus to mint condition. 9.00

1991 MADISON hydroplane boat race program.   1991 MADISON REGATTA Unlimited Hydroplane Boat Race Program - 41st Annual Indiana Governor's Cup. color cover photos of MISS BUDWEISER and MISS MADISON. Standard size approx. 8.5" by 10.75". 50 pages. b&w photos of all the boats. Unused. NO FLAWS. Near mint to mint. 8.50

1993 MADISON hydroplane boat race program.  1993 MADISON REGATTA Unlimited Hydroplane Boat Race Program - 43rd Annual Indiana Governor's Cup. Color photo of MISS BUDWEISER in center of cover surrounded by past winners: Miss Bardahl, Miss Exide, Pay'N Pak. very good to excellent.  8.00

1995 MADISON hydroplane boat race program.   1995 MADISON REGATTA Unlimited Hydroplane Boat Race Program - 45th Annual Indiana Governor's Cup. color cover photos of MISS BUDWEISER, Bernie Little, Chip Hanauer. Standard size, approx. 8.5" by 10.75". 54 pages. b&w photos of all the boats. Unused. NO FLAWS. Near mint to mint.   8.50

1999 MADISON hydroplane boat race program.   1999 MADISON REGATTA Unlimited Hydroplane Boat Race Program - 49th Annual Indiana Governor's Cup. color cover photo of JASPER. Standard size, approx. 8.5" by 10.75". 50 pages. b&w photos of all the boats. Unused. NO FLAWS. Near mint to mint.  8.50

SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA - MISSION BAY

1982 SAN DIEGO hydroplane boat race program.  CIRCUS CIRCUS THUNDERBOAT REGATTA - MISSION BAY Unlimited Hydroplane Boat Race Program - 1982, San Diego, California. Standard size, approx. 8.5" by 10.75". 46 pages. lots of b&w photos. Unused. NO FLAWS. Near mint to mint. 9.50

1988 SAN DIEGO Hydroplane program. Miller High Life Thunderboat Regatta, September 16-18, 1988. Mission Bay, San Diego California. 62 pages of color and black and white. Photos of the boats with writeups. A wealth of information. Old Stock, unused, never read. Unscored. Might show very minimal storage wear on edges. basically, MINT condition.  9.50

1990 SAN DIEGO hydroplane boat race program.  BUDWEISER CUP ON MISSION BAY Unlimited Hydroplane Boat Race Program - September 14-16, 1990, Sand Diego, California. Color photo of MISS BUD on cover. Standard size, approx. 8.5" by 10.75". 58 pages. color photos of all the boats. Unused. NO FLAWS. Near mint to mint.  9.00

SEATTLE SEAFAIR

1953 Seattle GOLD CUP Hydroplane Racing Program.   PLUS extras.  Published by Greater Seattle, Inc.  August 3-9, 1953, 44 pages plus the covers.  1953 SEATTLE GOLD CUP SEAFAIR REGATTA Unlimited Hydroplane Boat Racing Program.  Photos of all the boats and drivers. belonged to boat race official and includes: Gold Cup Race synopsis sheet for first heat entries; times; etc.  plus list of Gold Cup Official Boats (25 different): lists boat; owner's name; description; reason for entry; remarks (boats were the Tender boats for the race boats; Chairman's boat; barges for officials; etc).  also includes 8 pages of 8.5" by 14" press release from Bruno & Assoc. in New York for the National Association of Engine and Boat Manufacturers: talks about the race; the contenders; stats; etc.  great inside stuff!  Complete and intact.  tight and clean.  cover shows minor wear with crease in lower right corner.  very good plus to excellent.  90.00

1953 Seattle GOLD CUP Hydroplane Racing Program, Published by Greater Seattle, Inc.  August 3-9, 1953, 44 pages plus the covers.  1953 SEATTLE GOLD CUP SEAFAIR REGATTA Unlimited Hydroplane Boat Racing Program. Photos of all the boats and drivers. Complete and intact. Clean and tight.  very minor "blue lines" on cover.  excellent.  sorry sold

1954 SEATTLE SEAFAIR Hydroplane Race Program.  tight and clean.  interior is near mint.  Covers are very good to excellent showing less than normal wear.   A hard to find program!  59.50

1954 SEATTLE SEAFAIR Hydroplane Race Program plus extra.  the belonged to a Seafair Official and also includes the "Gold Cup and Seafair Participant's Information Booklet".   16 pages.  rarely found!   lots of photos including Outboards and Limiteds.  Nice photo of BILL BROW in his JEB 1 136 Hydro!  tight and clean. has been hole punched for binder.  overall very good plus.  69.50

1955 GOLD CUP REGATTA Program.  Seattle Seafair.  Gold Cup Race; Seafair Trophy Race; Limited Hydroplane Championships.  40 plus pages.  photos of the boats.  tight and clean.  very good plus to excellent.  55.00

1957 GOLD CUP Hydroplane Race Program August Seattle.  36 pages plus the covers.  has been neatly scored in pencil.  centerfold page is loose.  interior is clean but the covers do show wear.  good plus to very good.  29.50

1958 SEAFAIR GOLDCUP Hydroplane racing program.  8.5" by 11", 42 pages counting the covers.   Lots of photos, articles and information. Neatly scored in pencil.  Interior is tight. cover shows some wear at spine.   excellent to exc+.  40.00

1959 SEATTLE SEAFAIR Hydroplane Race Program.  Large oversized.  great color artwork cover of the HAWAII KAI.  fantastic full color photos inside of the individual boats.  interior is tight.  has been neatly scored.  name written on top left corner of cover.  minor wear.  very good plus.  42.50

1959 SEATTLE SEAFAIR Hydroplane Race Program.  Large, oversized.  great color artwork cover of the HAWAII KAI.  fantastic full color photos inside.  interior is tight and clean.   VERY hard to find this clean and nice - due to it's large size it tends to get all bent up.  minor crease in lower right corner.  very minor moisture stain in lower right.  very good plus to excellent.  49.50

1959 SEATTLE SEAFAIR Hydroplane Race Program.  Large, oversized.  great color artwork cover of the HAWAII KAI.  fantastic full color photos inside.  interior is tight and clean.  near mint or nicer.  VERY hard to find this clean and nice - due to it's large size it tends to get all bent up.  a beautiful example!  69.50

1960 SEATTLE SEAFAIR Hydroplane Race Program.  nice color photos of the hydroplane boats.  nicely scored in pen.  tight and clean.  owner stamped name in upper left corner.  excellent or better.  29.50

1961 SEATTLE SEAFAIR Hydroplane Race Program.  nice color photos of the hydroplane boats.  neatly scored in pencil.  owner wrote name in upper right corner.  tight and clean.  excellent plus.  27.50

1961 SEATTLE SEAFAIR Hydroplane Race Program.  nice color photos of the hydroplane boats.  nicely scored in pen.  tight and clean.  Near mint.  30.00

1961 SEATTLE SEAFAIR Hydroplane program. "World's Championship Seafair Trophy Races". approx. 36 pages. color photos of the boats with writeups. b&w portrait photos of all the drivers. Race scored in pencil. A wealth of information. Overall in excellent condition. 19.50

1974 SEAFAIR Hydroplane Boat Race program.  8.5" by 11".  64 pages.  Cover is full color photo of MISS BUDWEISER the 1973 Gold Cup winner.   The 25th Anniversary.  Lots of photos; articles and information.  Fold out centerfold section with color photos of all the boats.  Interior is tight and clean.  excellent.  sorry sold

1979 SEATTLE SEAFAIR Hydroplane program. Sponsored by The Squire Shop with color cover artwork of THE SQUIRE SHOP unlimited boat on the cover. Aug. 5; 1979. 48 pages of color and black and white. Photos of the boats with writeups. A wealth of information. Old Stock; unused; never read. Unscored.  10.00

1980 SEATTLE SEAFAIR Hydroplane program. Sponsored by The Squire Shop with a color cover photo of THE SQUIRE SHOP unlimited boat on the cover. World Championship Unlimited Hydroplane Race; Sunday, Aug. 10, 1980. 56 pages of color and black and white. Photos of the boats with writeups. A wealth of information. Old Stock, unused, never read. Unscored. Might show very minimal storage wear on edges. basically, MINT condition.  10.00

1980 SEATTLE SEAFAIR Hydroplane Boat Race Program.  Great color cover photo of THE SQUIRE SHOP boat.  56 pages of great information and photos.  Very tight and clean.  ex/nm.  7.00

1980 SEATTLE SEAFAIR Hydroplane Boat Race Program.  Great color cover photo of THE SQUIRE SHOP boat.  56 pages of great information and photos.  used.  very good to excellent. 6.50

1981 SEATTLE hydroplane boat race program.  1981 SEATTLE SEAFAIR Unlimited Hydroplane Boat Race Program - August 9, 1981. SEA GALLEY - APBA 1981 GOLD CUP. Standard size, approx. 8.5" by 10.75". 48 pages. lots of photos, some in full color. Unused. NO FLAWS. Near mint to mint. 9.50

1982 SEAFAIR SEA GALLEY EMERALD CUP PROGRAM.  64 pages.  Photos of all the boats.  Many color photos.  tight and clean, unread.  mint condition.  10.00

1982 SEATTLE hydroplane boat race program.  1982 SEATTLE SEAFAIR Unlimited Hydroplane Boat Race Program - August 8, 1982. SEA GALLEY EMERALD CUP. Standard size, approx. 8.5" by 10.75". 64 pages. full color photos of all the boats. Unused. Minor moisture wrinkling in lower right corner. No other flaws. Excellent plus or better.  9.00

1982 SEAFAIR SEA GALLEY EMERALD CUP PROGRAM.  64 pages.  Photos of all the boats.  Many color photos.  some minor scoring in pencil.  excellent.  8.00

1982 SEAFAIR SEA GALLEY EMERALD CUP PROGRAM.  64 pages.  Photos of all the boats.  Many color photos.  Has been scored.  very good plus.  7.50

1983 SEATTLE hydroplane boat race program.   1983 SEATTLE SEAFAIR THUNDER ON THE LAKE - THE SEA GALLEY EMERALD CUP Unlimited Hydroplane Boat Race Program - August 7, 1983. color cover photo of MISS BUDWEISER. Standard size, approx. 8.5" by 10.75". 68 pages. color photos of the boats. Unused. NO FLAWS. Near mint to mint.   10.00

1983 SEAFAIR - THUNDER ON THE LAKE - SEA GALLEY EMERALD CUP.  68 pages. lots of photos.  Has been scored in pencil.  excellent plus.  8.50

1984 SEAFAIR - 7-11 FREEDOM CUP.  color photo of THE SQUIRE SHOP on cover.  neatly scored.  moisture wrinkled.  very good.  5.00

1985 SEAFAIR - BUDWEISER A.P.B.A. GOLD CUP.  color photo cover of BUDWEISER.  64 pages.  has not been scored. excellent plus.  8.00

1985 SEAFAIR - BUDWEISER A.P.B.A. GOLD CUP.  color photo cover of BUDWEISER.  64 pages.  scored in pencil.  very good to excellent.  7.50

1986 SEATTLE hydroplane boat race program. 1986 SEATTLE SEAFAIR presents BUDWEISER EMERALD CUP Unlimited Hydroplane Boat Race Program - August 5, 1986. color cover photo of MISS BUDWEISER. Standard size, approx. 8.5" by 10.75". 64 pages. color photos of the boats. Photos of the boats with writeups. A wealth of information. Old Stock, unused, never read. Unscored. Might show very minimal storage wear on edges. basically, MINT condition. 9.50

1986 SEATTLE hydroplane boat race program.   1986 SEATTLE SEAFAIR presents BUDWEISER EMERALD CUP Unlimited Hydroplane Boat Race Program - August 5, 1986. color cover photo of MISS BUDWEISER. Standard size, approx. 8.5" by 10.75". 64 pages. color photos of the boats. Unused. NO FLAWS. Very minor cover wear. Near mint plus to mint.  7.50

1986 SEAFAIR - BUDWEISER EMERALD CUP.  nice color photo cover of the BUDWEISER.  full color.  has been scored.  excellent.  6.50

1987 SEATTLE hydroplane boat race program.  1987 SEATTLE SEAFAIR presents BUDWEISER CUP Unlimited Hydroplane Boat Race Program - August 2, 1987. color cover artwork of MISS BUDWEISER. Standard size, approx. 8.5" by 10.75". 68 pages. color photos of the boats. Unused. NO FLAWS. Near mint to mint.   9.50

1987 SEAFAIR - BUDWEISER EMERALD CUP.  nice color cover illustration of the BUDWEISER with the BLUE ANGELS overhead.  full color.  has been scored.  excellent.  8.50

1988 SEAFAIR - BUDWEISER EMERALD CUP.  nice color photo cover of the BUDWEISER.  full color.  has been scored.  excellent.  8.50

1988 SEAFAIR - BUDWEISER EMERALD CUP.  nice color photo cover of the BUDWEISER.  full color.  has NOT been scored.  excellent to near mint.  8.50

1988 SEATTLE SEAFAIR hydroplane boat program.   Aug. 7, 1988 SEATTLE SEAFAIR "BUDWEISER CUP" Unlimited Hydroplane Boat race program. Photo of MISS BUD on cover. Standard size, approx. 8.5" by 10.75". 64 pages. Full color photos of all the boats. Unused. NO FLAWS. Near mint to mint.  9.50

1989 SEATTLE SEAFAIR Hydroplane program. SEAFAIR 40th Year. approx. 110 pages. color photos of the boats with writeups. A wealth of information. Unused. Near mint plus to mint condition. 9.50

1991 SEAFAIR.  over 80 pages.  full color photos.  excellent used condition.  7.00

1992 SEAFAIR PIRATES program. long associated with the Seattle Seafair Hydroplane races. Treasure Chest Edition. Color cover photo. approx. 44 pages. color and black and white photos. A wealth of information. Might show very minimal storage wear on edges. Near mint plus to mint condition.  6.00

 SENECA LAKE, NY

1982 SENECA LAKE - SAMPSON STATE PARK, NEW YORK. hydroplane boat race program. THUNDER IN THE PARK. Standard size, approx. 8.5" by 10.75". b&w photos. 28 pages. Unused. near mint to mint.  12.00

TRI-CITIES WASHINGTON 
Atomic Cup.  Columbia Cup

1986 TRI-CITIES hydroplane boat race program.  1986 TRI-CITIES BUDWEISER COLUMBIA CUP Unlimited Hydroplane Boat Race Program. New! International Outboard Grand Prix. Color cover photo of Miss Budweiser. Standard size, approx. 8.5" by 10.75". 80 pages. color photos of the boats. Unused. NO FLAWS. Near mint to mint.  9.50

1991 TRI-CITIES hydroplane boat race newspaper.  1991 BUDWEISER COLUMBIA CUP Unlimited Hydroplane Boat Race Program. Tri-Cities, Washington, July 26-28. color cover photo of MISS BUDWEISER. Slightly smaller than standard size, approx. 8.25" by 10.5". 24 pages. This was a special supplement to the Tri-City Herald Newspaper. I do not know if they did another program this year? b&w photos of the boats. Printed on newsprint stock. Unused. NO FLAWS except for minor wrinkling at top edge. Near mint.  9.50

1996 TRI-CITIES hydroplane boat race newspaper.   1996 BUDWEISER COLUMBIA CUP Unlimited Hydroplane Boat Race Program/newspaper. Tri-Cities, Washington, July 28-30. celebrating their 30th Anniversary. Large, folded in half, as issued, 17" by 11.75". 4 page bifold. Printed on newsprint stock. Unused. NO FLAWS. Near mint to mint.  8.50


HYDROPLANE PRESS & MEDIA GUIDES

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1954 GOLD CUP REGATTA - SEATTLE YACHT CLUB - GOLD CLUB COMMITTEE book.  approx. 8" by 11".  17 single side pages.  as issued - hole punched.  given ONLY to members of the committee and VIP's.  includes: names/address and phone numbers for all of the committee members; all the different sub groups and their jobs.  funky behind the scenes look at the race.  excellent plus or nicer.  rare as the hills!   35.00

version one (very different than the other version we have listed) 1969 ATLAS VAN LINES U-19 Unlimited Hydroplane Media Kit. Large (black) bifold folder contains: large b&w glossy photo of owner Robert Fendler and driver EARL WHAM; 15 pages of press releases on letterhead stationary. no flaws. near mint contents. folder is excellent. Great information.   40.00

version two. (very different than the other version we have listed) 1969 ATLAS VAN LINES U-19 Unlimited Hydroplane Media Kit. Large (white cover) bifold folder contains: 3 different large b&w glossy photos of the boat; 15 pages of press releases on plain paper. no flaws. near mint contents. folder is excellent. Great information. 45.00.

1970 MYR SHEET METAL Unlimited Hydroplane Media Kit. Titled "We'd Like you to go racing with the Myr Sheet Metal Racing Team! Large bifold folder is printed on both sides for 4 pages, plus contains 2 press release sheets, making a grand total of 6 pages. someone inked the name "sharon" in upper right corner of cover. no other flaws. near mint condition. Great information.  35.00

APBA 1971 - AMERICAN POWER BOAT ASSOCIATION NATIONAL MEETING - NOVEMBER 17-20 in SEATTLE. Portfolio contains the members information kit. Very similar to a media kit; but these are all the things that attaining members might need; plus some promotional items. Brochures on the Space Needle; Seattle Scenic Tours; 2 Seattle Tour Maps; a coupon good for a free treatment at the Health Spa; a decal for AC SPARKPLUS that says "powered by AC and shows a Spark Plug shaped rocket; and Evinrude Race-Pacer Boat Speed Indicator; Western's World - The magazine of Western Airlines; and about 25 pages of information about the meeting; etc. contents are near mint to mint; although the outer cover of the folder does show wear. 11.50

1972 PRIDE OF PAY 'N PAK U-25 Unlimited Hydroplane Media Kit. Large bifold folder contains: 6 large b&w glossy photos: driver Billy

acher; Heerensberger standing in front of the trailered boat; Crew Chief Jim Lucero bending over to talk to driver Jim Schumacher while he is sitting in cockpit; overhead front view of the boat; rear view of the boat; side view of the boat with shoreline in background; and a small sticker. there are no press releases. no flaws. near mint to mint contents & folder. 45.00

1975 WEISFIELD'S U-74 PRESS BOOK. but in reality it is a Media Kit for this unlimited hydroplane boat. Large bifold folder contains: a large oversized square shape full color photo POSTCARD; 3 large b&w glossy photos: head-on photo of the boat; portrait of driver Billy Schumacher; and group photo of the crew and driver with the boat in background. There are also 6 sheets of press releases on letterhead stationary. no flaws. minor wear to cover. contents are near mint to mint condition. Great information.  37.50

1979 CIRCUS CIRCUS Hydroplane Media Kit. Large white bifold folder. Includes: bumper sticker; color circular sticker of the boat; 8 page press book with insert sheet; 12 pages of press releases; 2 large 8x10 glossy b&w photos of the casino; die-cut Circus Circus Casino bumper sticker; a large sheet with 12 peel off stickers; 3 different large 8x10 b&w glossy photos of the boat; large individual b&w glossy photos of the driver STEVE REYNOLDS; the owner and the manager; and smaller glossy b&w photos of other members of the team: Mel Larson; Dan Heye; Tracy Bratvold; Dave Knowlen; Jim Harvey - Crew Chief; . and Tige Reynolds. no flaws. near mint to mint.  42.00

1979 SEAFAIR HYDROPLANE RACE MEDIA KIT with the program! besides the program; there are 40 pages of Press Releases. GREAT information. envelope worn. No flaws; near mint to mint. 15.00

1980 CIRCUS CIRCUS Hydroplane Media Kit. Large pink envelope. Includes: bumper sticker; color circular sticker of the boat; keychain; 7 pages of press releases; 3 brochures; large 8x10 glossy b&w double photo of the casino; die-cut Circus Circus Casino bumper sticker; smaller b&w glossy photo of artist rendering of the Casion exxpansion project; Large 8x10 b&w glossy photo of smaller photos of the crew members (Bratvold; Campbell; Espland; Heye; Mason; Reynolds; large 8x10 b&w glossy photo of 4 small photos of Manage Rodger Ward; Crew Chief Jim Kerth; Design Engineer Dave Knowlen and Mel Larson P.R.). no flaws. near mint to mint.   18.00

1980 SEAFAIR HYDROPLANE RACE MEDIA KIT with the program! besides the program; there are 42 pages of Press Releases. GREAT information. No flaws, near mint to mint.  15.00

1981 SEAFAIR HYDROPLANE RACE MEDIA KIT. there are 22 pages of Press Releases. GREAT information. No flaws, near mint to mint. 11.50

1983 BUDWEISER U-12 Unlimited Hydroplane Media Kit. Large bifold folder contains: 4 large glossy b&w photos: Bernie Little, Jim Kropfield wearing Budweiser hat, Jim Kropfeld wearing his racing driver Jacket, shot of the boat captioned "Budweiser Always Goes Fast"; 23 pages of press releases on letterhead stationary. Near mint. Great information. Do not confuse these Budweiser Media Kits with the much more common Budweiser yearbooks, Budweiser Magazines or Budweiser Press books. These are MUCH scarcer!  30.00

Pre-season (January) 1984 LITE ALL STAR RACING MEDIA KIT. announcing that they are entering the Unlimited Hydroplane race arena. large bifold portfolio. 29 pages of press releases on their stationary. no flaws. near mint to mint contents. the cover shows wear.  15.00

1986 BUDWEISER U-11 Unlimited Hydroplane Media Kit. Large bifold folder contains: 3 large glossy b&w photos: Bernie Little, Jim Kropfeld, shot of the boat captioned "Here Comes The King"; 27 pages of press releases on letterhead stationary. The cover shows wear. Minor surface rust to some of the staples in the press releases, otherwise contents are near mint. Great information. Do not confuse these Budweiser Media Kits with the much more common Budweiser yearbooks, Budweiser Magazines or Budweiser Press books. These are MUCH scarcer!   15.00

1986 UNLIMITED HYDROPLANE BOAT RACING Media Guide.  Color cover photo of U-00 MILLER AMERICAN.  88 pages plus covers, photos and stats of all the boats and drivers.  Tons of information.  Approx. 4 1/2" by 9".  near mint to mint.  8.50

1986 MILLER AMERICAN MEDIA KIT. large bifold portfolio. Includes smaller sized b&w glossy photo of the driver CHIP HANAUER; large color promo card; pocket schedule of the races they are in; 30 pages of press releases on their stationary. no flaws. near mint to mint. 15.00

1986 FRANK KENNEY U-5 MEDIA KIT. large bifold folder includes: 3 pages of press releases on letterhead stationary. no flaws. near mint to mint.  14.00

HYDROPLANE BOAT RACING 1987 MEDIA GUIDE. Color photo of Miss Budweiser Unlimited Hydro on cover. 96 pages, with photos and stats of all the unlimited boats and crews. Tons of info. Measures approx. 4 ½" by 9". Near mint plus to mint condition.   8.50

1988 BUDWEISER.  First version issued early in the season with Jim Kropfeld as driver, before he got replaced because of an accident. 1988 BUDWEISER Unlimited Hydroplane Media Kit. Large bifold folder contains: 3 large glossy b&w photos: Bernie Little, driver Jim Kropfeld, shot of the boat captioned "Looking for a '10'"; 29 pages of press releases on letterhead stationary. near mint to mint condition. Great information. Do not confuse these Budweiser Media Kits with the much more common Budweiser yearbooks, Budweiser Magazines or Budweiser Press books. These are MUCH scarcer!  18.00

1988 BUDWEISER.  Second version issued later in season with Tom D'Eath driver, after Jim Kropfeld was injured. 1988 BUDWEISER Unlimited Hydroplane Media Kit. Large bifold folder contains: 3 large glossy b&w photos: Bernie Little, driver Tom D'Eath, shot of the boat captioned "Looking for a '10'"; 30 pages of press releases on letterhead stationary. Minor surface rust to some of the staples in the press releases, otherwise near mint. Great information. Do not confuse these Budweiser Media Kits with the much more common Budweiser yearbooks, Budweiser Magazines or Budweiser Press books. These are MUCH scarcer!   19.00

1988 JIF Peanut Butter Present MR. PRINGLE'S MEDIA KIT. large bifold portfolio. Although it doesn't not show in the photo, there are raised images of hydroplanes with large rooster tails on the cover. Includes full color photo postcard of the boat and crew; 16 page full color OFFICIAL 1987 SCRAPBOOK yearbook; full color illustrated business card; 30 pages of press releases on their colorful letterhead stationary. no flaws. near mint to mint contents but the cover has some wear along the top edge.   16.50

1988 UNLIMITED HYDROPLANE BOAT RACING Media Guide.  great color photo of Miss Budweiser.  98 pages.  photos and stats of the boats and crews.  tons of information.  nm/mint condition.  8.50

1988 U.S. WEST CELLULAR U-11 MEDIA KIT. large bifold folder with 6 pages of press releases on letterhead stationary. Neat item is yellow sheet officially notifying the press that the boat is NOT affiliated with Cellular One and that the boat's name is U.S. WEST CELLULAR and NOT the U.S. West Cellular One. GREAT information. No flaws, near mint to mint.  14.00

1988 HOLSET MISS MADISON MEDIA KIT. large bifold portfolio. 21 pages of press releases on their stationary. no flaws. near mint to mint contents. the top of the folder is worn. 14.00

1989 BUDWEISER Unlimited Hydroplane Media Kit. Large bifold folder contains: 4 large glossy b&w photos: Bernie Little, driver Tom D'Eath, Crew Chief Ron Brown, shot of the boat captioned "On Course for No. 4"; 29 pages of press releases on letterhead stationary. Minor surface rust to some of the staples in the Press Releases, otherwise near mint to mint condition. Great information. Do not confuse these Budweiser Media Kits with the much more common Budweiser yearbooks, Budweiser Magazines or Budweiser Press books. These are MUCH scarcer!   15.00

1989 HOLSET MISS MADISON MEDIA KIT. large bifold portfolio. Includes smaller sized b&w glossy photo of the driver Mike Hanson; 21 pages of press releases on their stationary. no flaws. near mint to mint.  15.00

1989 JIF Peanut Butter Present MR. PRINGLE'S MEDIA KIT. large bifold portfolio. Although it doesn't not show in the photo, there are raised images of hydroplanes with large rooster tails on the cover. Includes b&w glossy photos of the boat and Scott Pierce the driver; 16 page full color OFFICIAL 1987 SCRAPBOOK yearbook; 18 page full color (spiral bound) 1988 SCRAPBOOK yearbook; 34 pages of press releases on their colorful letterhead stationary. no flaws. near mint to mint contents but the cover has some wear along the top edge - and there are 2 pinholes at the top.  16.50

1989 U-10 MEDIA KIT. large bifold folder with large full color card stock promo of U-10 YORK INTERNATIONAL racing boat. 12 double sided pages of press information, newspaper article reprints, etc. business card with color image of the boat. GREAT information. No flaws, near mint to mint.   15.00

1990 BUDWEISER Unlimited Hydroplane Media Kit. Large bifold folder contains: 3 large glossy b&w photos: Bernie Little, driver Tom D'Eath, shot of the boat captioned "Here Comes The King"; a business card; 18 pages of press releases on letterhead stationary. Minor surface rust to some of the staples in the Press Releases, otherwise near mint to mint condition. Great information. Do not confuse these Budweiser Media Kits with the much more common Budweiser yearbooks, Budweiser Magazines or Budweiser Press books. These are MUCH scarcer!  15.00

1990 JIF Peanut Butter Present MR. PRINGLE'S MEDIA KIT. large bifold portfolio. Although it doesn't not show in the photo, there are raised images of hydroplanes with large rooster tails on the cover. Includes 2 different b&w glossy photos of the boat and a photo of George Woods Jr. the driver; a large glossy contact sheet color photo with 19 different smaller wallet sized photos of the boat, crew, store display MR. PRINGLE'S hydroplane boat, etc; 16 page full color OFFICIAL 1987 SCRAPBOOK yearbook; 18 page full color (spiral bound) 1988 SCRAPBOOK yearbook; 26 pages of press releases on their colorful letterhead stationary. no flaws. near mint to mint contents but the cover has some wear along the top edge.   17.50

1991 BUDWEISER Unlimited Hydroplane Media Kit. Large bifold folder contains: 3 large glossy b&w photos: Bernie Little, driver Scott Pierce, shot of the boat captioned "The Miss Budweiser"; 18 pages of press releases on letterhead stationary. near mint to mint condition. Great information. Do not confuse these Budweiser Media Kits with the much more common Budweiser yearbooks, Budweiser Magazines or Budweiser Press books. These are MUCH scarcer!   15.00

1991 UNLIMITED HYDROPLANE BOAT RACING Media Guide.  great color cover photo.  114 pages.  photos and stats of the boats and crews.  tons of information.  nm/mint condition.  8.50

1991 U-8 ULTRA BOLD & DASH MEDIA KIT. no folder, just 11 pages of press releases stapled together. GREAT information. No flaws, near mint to mint.  11.50

1991 U-6 KELLOGG'S FROSTED FLAKES MEDIA KIT. large bifold portfolio. Includes smaller sized b&w glossy photo of the boat; 7 pages of press releases on their stationary. no flaws. near mint to mint. 16.00

1991 U-7 MISS BOWLING MEDIA KIT. large bifold portfolio. 10 pages of press releases on their stationary. no flaws. near mint to mint contents.   15.00

1992 BUDWEISER Unlimited Hydroplane Media Kit. Large bifold folder contains: 3 large glossy b&w photos: Bernie Little, driver Chip Hanauer, shot of the boat captioned "Miss Budweiser seeking its 13th World Championship"; 17 pages of press releases on letterhead stationary. near mint to mint condition. Great information. Do not confuse these Budweiser Media Kits with the much more common Budweiser yearbooks, Budweiser Magazines or Budweiser Press books. These are MUCH scarcer!  15.00

1992 U-7 MISS BOWLING MEDIA KIT. large bifold portfolio. Includes a Rainier Cup color pamphlet; business card; 2 Free Pass to go bowling; 10 pages of press releases on their stationary. no flaws. near mint to mint contents.   14.00

1992 MS POG MEDIA KIT. large, colorful portfolio. Includes one advertising brochure and 4 sheets of press releases on their stationary. 2 of the sheets related to Unlimited Hydroplane racing. no flaws. near mint to mint.  7.50

1992 Leland Unlimited MISS ROCK MEDIA KIT. no folder, just 6 pages of press releases stapled together. GREAT information. No flaws, near mint to mint. 14.00

1992 UNLIMITED HYDROPLANE BOAT RACING Media Guide. color cover photo of MISS BUDWEISER.   114 pages.  photos and stats of the boats and crews.  tons of information.  near mint condition.  8.50

1992 TIDE U-8 HYDROPLANE MEDIA KIT. large bifold folder designed to look like large box of TIDE Racing Team detergent! Large b&w glossy photo composite of: driver George Woods Jr; owner Bill Wurster; and the boat. 12 page attached magazine style booklet on the right with 4 pages of press releases on letterhead stationary. GREAT information. No flaws, near mint to mint. 15.00

1992 U-6 KELLOGG'S FROSTED FLAKES MEDIA KIT. large bifold portfolio. Includes smaller sized b&w glossy photo of the boat; 12 pages of press releases on their stationary. no flaws. near mint to mint.  15.00

1993 BUDWEISER Unlimited Hydroplane Media Kit. Large bifold folder contains: 3 large glossy b&w photos: Bernie Little, driver Chip Hanauer, shot of the boat captioned "Miss Budweiser seeking 14th World Championship"; 17 pages of press releases on letterhead stationary. near mint to mint condition. Great information. Do not confuse these Budweiser Media Kits with the much more common Budweiser yearbooks, Budweiser Magazines or Budweiser Press books. These are MUCH scarcer!   15.00

1993 TIDE U-8 HYDROPLANE MEDIA KIT. large bifold folder designed to look like large box of TIDE Racing Team detergent! Has the 1993 R.C. Cola Hydroplane Series Schedule printed on the flap on the inside cover. Large b&w glossy photo composite of: driver George Woods Jr; owner Bill Wurster; and the boat. 12 page attached magazine style booklet on the right with 2 pages of press releases on letterhead stationary. GREAT information. No flaws, near mint to mint.   14.50

1993 T-PLUS MEDIA KIT. large bifold folder with b&w glossy photo of the boat and smaller photo of driver Steve David. Large color illustrated promo card. Promotional pamphlet. T-PUS Racing pocket schedule. business card. 10 pages of newspaper and magazine reprints. 17 pages of press releases on letterhead stationary. GREAT information. No flaws, near mint to mint.   14.50

1994 BUDWEISER Unlimited Hydroplane Media Kit. Large bifold folder contains:16 pages of press releases on letterhead stationary. near mint to mint condition. Great information. Do not confuse these Budweiser Media Kits with the much more common Budweiser yearbooks, Budweiser Magazines or Budweiser Press books. These are MUCH scarcer!   12.50

1994 U-7 RACING TEAM MEDIA KIT. 10 pages of press releases, letterhead stationary with clear cover binder. no flaws. near mint to mint.   12.50

1994 UNLIMITED HYDROPLANE BOAT RACING Media Guide. color cover photo of MISS BUDWEISER.   146 pages.  photos and stats of the boats and crews.  tons of information.  near mint to mint condition.  8.50

1994 T-PLUS MEDIA KIT. large bifold folder with b&w glossy photo of the boat and smaller photo of driver Steve David. Large color illustrated promo card. Promotional pamphlet. business card. 6 pages of newspaper and magazine reprints. 10 pages of press releases on letterhead stationary. GREAT information. No flaws, near mint to mint.  15.00

1993 OH BOY OBERTO U-75 MEDIA KIT. large bifold portfolio. includes: business card; 5 pages of press releases on their stationary. no flaws. near mint to mint contents.  15.00

1995 MISS BUDWEISER Hydroplane Media Kit. Large white bifold folder. contains: 16 pages of press releases on letterhead stationary. no flaws. near mint to mint. 12.00

1995 MISS CASCADE HOMES U-7 MEDIA KIT for the Tri- Cities race -. Spiral bound. 8 pages of press releases. no flaws. near mint to mint.    14.00

1995 MISS CASCADE HOMES U-7 MEDIA KIT for the Texaco Cup race. large folder with clear acetate cover. 8 pages of press releases. no flaws. near mint to mint .  14.00

1995 PICO AMERICAN DREAM MEDIA KIT. Owner Fred Leland, driver Dave Villwock. large bifold folder with 3 full color glossy photos, full color promotional mini poster and 5 pages of press releases on PICO AMERICAN DREAM RACING Unlimited Hydroplane letterhead stationary. GREAT information. no flaws. near mint to mint. the folder is larger, oversized and does show wear along the top edge.  16.50

1996 31st BUDWEISER COLUMBIA CUP with WINGS MEDIA GUIDE for Unlimited Hydroplanes. 12 pages. Old Stock, unused, never read. minimal storage wear on edges. near mint condition. 5.00

1996 PICO AMERICAN DREAM MEDIA KIT. Owner Fred Leland, driver Dave Villwock. Large "leatherette" portfolio binder has gold embossed logo on front cover. includes full color glossy postcard stock promotional photo of the boats with stats on reverse; 2 trading cards - one of the boat and one of the driver DAVE VILLWOCK; a full color illustrated business card; the race results chart from the 1996 Evansville race; 8x10 color xerox of the 3 of them at the side of the boat, signed by DAVE VILLWOCK; 8x10 color xerox of the boat with signatures of Fred Leland, Dave Villwock, Dan Walters and Cliff "sorry do not know his last name"' and last is a press release about their victory at Evansville on their letterhead, mounted under plastic sheet on the right side of the folder. Very different and high quality item. Near mint to mint.   19.50

1995 T-PLUS MEDIA KIT. large bifold folder with b&w glossy photo of the boat and smaller photo of driver Steve David. Large color illustrated promo card. 7 pages of newspaper and magazine reprints. 8 pages of press releases on letterhead stationary. GREAT information. No flaws, near mint to mint.  14.00

1996 KISW MISS ROCK 99.9 FM MEDIA KIT. large bifold portfolio. includes 2 peel off stickers; 4 pages of press releases on their stationary. no flaws. near mint to mint contents.  14.00

1996 MISS BUDWEISER Hydroplane Media Kit & Guide. Smaller format, spiral bound with red covers, "pockets" on inner covers. contains: 4 full color 35mm slides (the boat, Driver Mark Evans, Bernie Little & Mark Evans, Bernie Little sitting on the side of the boat); 40 pages of great information; 3 pages of press releases on letterhead stationary. no flaws. near mint to mint.  15.00

1997 LLUMAR U-8 MEDIA KIT. large bifold folder includes: catalog; 3 brochures; 3 ad sheets; 2 pages of press releases on letterhead stationary. no flaws. near mint to mint.  8.50

1998 LLUMAR U-8 MEDIA KIT. large bifold folder includes: business card; catalog; 2 brochures; 3 ad sheets; 2 pages of press releases on letterhead stationary. no flaws. near mint to mint. 8.50

1999 MISS BUDWEISER Hydroplane Media Kit. Large white bifold folder. contains: 4 full color 35mm slides (the boat, another one of the boat - overhead view, the whole crew next to the boat, Driver Dave Villwock); 25 pages of press releases on letterhead stationary. no flaws. near mint to mint. 14.00

1999 LLUMAR U-8 MEDIA KIT with NATE BROWN as driver. large bifold folder includes: catalog; 2 brochures; 5 ad sheets; large full color promotional card of the boat with inset photo of NATE BROWN Driver; 4 pages of press releases on letterhead stationary. no flaws. near mint to mint.  12.50

1999 LLUMAR U-8 MEDIA KIT  with JIMMY KING as driver (issued for the San Diego race). large bifold folder includes:: business card; 2 brochures; 5 ad sheets; large full color promotional card of the boat with inset photo of JIMMY KING Driver; 1 page of press releases on  letterhead stationary. no flaws. near mint to mint.   12.00

1999 APEX LASER - Supercuts UL-23 MEDIA KIT. Unlimited Light Hydroplane from Spokane. Full color cover. booklet style. color photos inside. 12 pages. GREAT information. No flaws, near mint to mint.   8.00

1999 MISS ELAM PLUS U-16 MEDIA KIT. large bifold folder includes: full color glossy photo of the driver Mark Evans; large 8x10 full color Kodak glossy of the boat; large color promotional card; company catalog; business card; 5 pages of press releases on letterhead stationary. no flaws. near mint to mint. 14.00


BOOKS and MAGAZINES and NEWSPAPERS

1973 illustrated brochure Toledo CLEAR WATER CUP RACES unlimited hydroplane race.  approx. 8.5" by 3.75" trifold brochure. blue and red on white. opens up to 8.5" by 11". Atlas Van Lines pictured on cover. Pictures the rare MISS MIAMI U-75 on the back. inside are photos of Miss Miami; Notre Dame; Atlas; Pizza Pete and the scare U-77 COUNTRY BOY. no flaws. crisp and clean. mint unused condition. Scarce piece. racing from left to right. 10.00

magazine. September 1957 YACHTING Sail and Power.  color cover artwork of U-234 and U-237 Hydroplane race boats.  article: Miss Thriftway retains Gold Cup.  156 pages.  interior is tight and clean.  cover displays nicely.  missing small piece from bottom of spine.  very good plus or nicer.  15.00

1962 SEAFAIR Magazine "World's Fair Edition".  Published by and for Members of Greater Seattle.  cover photos of former UW football great HUGH McELHENNY; Seafair Trophy; Bob Hope; et al.  inside has photo and articles on Juliet Prowse; Bob Hope; Aqua Follies; Gisele McKenzie; Brakeman Bill; Seafair Parade photos.  article with photos of all the inductees to the Hydro Hall of Fame: Jerry Bryant; Bill Cantrell; Joe Taggert; Lou Fageol; Les Staudacher; Ted Jones; Bill Muncey; Mike WElch; Bill Stead; Stan Donogh; Willard Rhodes; Jack Regas; Gar Wood; Jim Spinner; Stanley Sayres.  article on the Seattle exhibition NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Forty Niners with photos of Mel Triplett; Tommy Davis and Fran Tarkenton.  lots more. 12 pages.  tight and clean.  excellent and scarce!  only one I have ever seen.   39.50

magazine.  July 1958 NORTHWEST BOATING WORLD.  great cover photo by Bob Carver showing CHUCK HICKLING of Seattle piloting Bill Muncey's Thriftway Chevrolier to victory in the Canadian Gold Cup on 6/13/58.  inside give the tentative lineup for the Gold Cup Race Entry List.  very scarce magazine published in Seattle.  tight and clean.  excellent plus.  35.00

magazine.  August 1958 NORTHWEST BOATING WORLD "Gold Cup Issue".  cover photo of U-77 MISS WAHOO racing U-60 MISS THRIFTWAY.  photos and stats on the 15 boats entered for the race.  also has great photo article on "Evolution of a Hydroplane".  very scarce magazine published in Seattle.  tight and clean.  excellent plus.  45.00

1968 INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW Program/Brochure.  War Memorial Auditorium in Boston.  6 page trifold.  approx. 8.5" by 11".  Has photo of MISS BARDAHL Champion Racing Boat.  also has photos of "CYCLOPS" Art Arfons and DE DE LIND the 1968 Playboy Magazine Cover Girl.  all three were special features at the show.  clean.  vertical fold through center.  scarce oddball item!  22.50

MR. PRINGLE'S.  16 page full color OFFICIAL 1987 SCRAPBOOK yearbook.   spiral bound.  great full color photos from the 1987 season.  no flaws.  near mint plus to mint.  9.00

THUNDER & LIGHTS.  "A program for the Unlimited Lights & Vintage Unlimited Hydroplanes".  magazine format.  high gloss, slick paper.  full color photos.  60 pages plus the covers.  issued at end of 2000 or beginning of 2001.  Articles include: Evolution of the Unlimited Lights, Vintage Profiles, Unlimited Light Profiles, Vintage Race Sites, Madison the Movie, Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum, Unlimited Lights Statistics and more.  The vintage profiles include: U-4 Miss Burien; U-6 Miss Madison; U-8 Hawaii Kai III, U-12 Miss Budweiser '67, Miss Bardahl U-40.  these are great profiles with fantastic color photos.  a high quality production.  from what I can find out, a very limited print run.  unused.  near mint to mint.  9.50

Scarce, rarely found. 1995 APBA AMERICAN POWER BOAT ASSOCIATION 1995 RULES FOR INBOARD, INBOARD ENDURANCE AND UNLIMITED RACING. 118 pages plus covers. near mint plus to mint. Fantastic reference work. If you are into boat racing, then your library needs this!  6.50

Scarce, rarely found. 1995 APBA AMERICAN POWER BOAT ASSOCIATION 1995 REFERENCE BOOK. Lists all the records, all the events! 95 pages plus covers. Mint. Fantastic reference work. If you are into boat racing, then your library needs this!   6.50

November 1965 issue of POPULAR BOATING Magazine. "America's most Widely Read Boating Magazine. 98 pages pages of articles, photos and great ads. Full page color ad for the 1966 PLYMOUTH BARRACUDA. There is also a full page photo illustrated ad for Larsen Snowmobiles. Also, full page ad for CHAMPION Spark Plugs with 3 different photos of Ron Musson's MISS BARDAHL U-40 Unlimited Hydroplane Race Boat. tight and clean. No subscription label. Spine is intact. Minor age spotting along the top edge of the cover. Overall excellent plus or better.   10.00

1981 BOATRACING MAGAZINE for the boating enthusiast. Series II, Vol. VI. 48 pages of photos and articles and great ads. Unlimited Hydroplane Boat Racing stuff. Published by Wil Muncey. Has been hole punched for a 3-ring binder otherwise excellent to near mint. Scarce.  7.00

1981 BOATRACING MAGAZINE for the boating enthusiast. Series II, Vol. VII. 48 pages of photos and articles and great ads. Unlimited Hydroplane Boat Racing stuff. Published by Wil Muncey. Has been hole punched for a 3-ring binder otherwise excellent to near mint.  7.00

1981 BOATRACING MAGAZINE for the boating enthusiast. Series II, Vol. VIII. 48 pages of photos and articles and great ads. Unlimited Hydroplane Boat Racing stuff. Published by Wil Muncey. near mint. Scarce.   7.50

1981 BOATRACING MAGAZINE for the boating enthusiast. Series II, Vol. IX. 48 pages of photos and articles and great ads. Unlimited Hydroplane Boat Racing stuff. Published by Wil Muncey. to near mint. Scarce.  7.50

1982 BOATRACING MAGAZINE for the boating enthusiast. Series 2, Vol. 14. 48 pages of photos and articles and great ads. Unlimited Hydroplane Boat Racing stuff. Published by Wil Muncey. near mint. Scarce. 7.50

1982 BOATRACING MAGAZINE for the boating enthusiast. Series 2, Vol. 17. "Review of the 1982 Season". 62 pages of photos and articles and great ads. Unlimited Hydroplane Boat Racing stuff. Published by Wil Muncey. near mint. Scarce.  7.50

1982/83 BOATRACING MAGAZINE for the boating enthusiast. Series 2, Vol. 18. 62 pages of photos and articles and great ads. Unlimited Hydroplane Boat Racing stuff. Published by Wil Muncey.  near mint.  Scarce.  7.50

1984 BOATRACING MAGAZINE for the boating enthusiast. Series 2, Vol. 27. "The Official A.P.B.A. Season's Program. 62 pages of photos and articles and great ads. Unlimited Hydroplane Boat Racing stuff. Published by Wil Muncey. Cover still attached, but coming loose, otherwise near mint. Scarce.  7.50

1984 BOATRACING MAGAZINE for the boating enthusiast.  Series 2, Vol. 24.  Title story is "Brave New Unlimiteds" with illustration of BUDWEISER on cover.  Official news stand magazine of Unlimited Hydroplane Racing.  published by Muncey Publications.  very good.  6.00

1988 MISS BUDWEISER "Bernie Book" Magazine. Color cover photo of Bernie Little and illustration of the 1987 UNLIMITED WORLD CHAMPION Hydroplane boat BUDWEISER. 28 pages with well over 100 color photos. Great item. nice, glossy paper. Old Stock. unused  never read. no flaws, near mint to mint.  7.00

1994 MISS BUDWEISER Magazine. Color cover photos of Bernie Little and MISS BUDWEISER. 1993 World Champion. The Tradition Continues.... 92 victories, 14 world champions, 9 gold cups. 28 pages of color photos related to the MISS BUDWEISER. over 149 full color photos, plus articles. Near mint to mint.  7.00

Circa 2000 issue, THUNDER & LIGHTS "A Program for the Unlimited Lights & Vintage Unlimited Hydroplanes" Magazine. approx. 60 pages. gorgeous full color photos of all the boats plus older black and white photos. A wealth of information. Might show very minimal storage wear on edges. Near mint plus to mint condition.  5.00

PROPELLER MAGAZINE.  Official Publication of the American Power Boat Association (APBA).  Outboard, inboard, all the way up to Unlimited Hydroplane race boats.  Great magazine, photos, ads, articles.  Slick, glossy.  Hard to find back issues!  Issues from Nov. 1987 and up, have full color photo covers!  all are tight and clean and in excellent plus or better condition.  They may have mailing label, or mailing label may be removed.
Nov. 14.  1980.  Has 2 pages of unlimited Hydroplane photos.  7.00
11/13/81.  cover photo of Chip Hanauer climbing out of the Squire Ship unlimited hydroplane as it bursts into flames.  2 page photo article on Bill Muncey.  excellent plus.  10.00
11/1/87  $6
11/87 The Year in Review.  tons of great photos.  10.00
12/87;  8/88;  6/89;  2/91   each:  $5
3/91  APBA HALL OF CHAMPS  $6
8/91;  5/92;  6/92;  7/92;  12/92:  each $5
9/93  National Champs  $5
3/94   $5
4/94 Hall of Champions  $5
2/95  $5;  8/95   $5
9/95 National Champions  $5

beer coaster.  1984 BUDWEISER, GOLD CUP APBA, TRI-CITIES JULY 29 with illustration of the trophy.  3.25" diameter with scalloped edge design.  Red on white.  mint.  2.50

SKIDFIN Official Magazine Hydroplane racing.  square bound.  glossy.  lots of color photos.  we have the following near mint to mint issues.  each is $10
 2003  #2.     *     2004  #3.     *     2005   #4.
2005.  #5.     *     2007.  #6.     *     2008.  #7.

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