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Jack Savage
Softcover
96 pages
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Chris-Craft of the 1950s
$175.00
Climb aboard for a delightful cruise in the runabouts, cabin cruisers, and luxury yachts of the ’50s. Unprecedented growth spawned a record number of Chris-Craft creations, including Rivieras, Cobras, Sportsmans, and Constellations, plus Cavaliers and Kit Boats, the Sea Skiffs, and Roamers. Dozens of incredible color photographs put you at the helm for a high seas tour through the popular boats of this prolific powerboat company.
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