1959 CHRIS CRAFT CAPRI 18' - Low Reserve!

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Must sell my original 1959 18' Chris Craft Capri. I bought it from the original owners son in 1999. 10 years ago the hull and motor were completely gone thru and restored. The entire boat was re-bunged and is super tight. In 2007 the original 283 engine was fixed/rebuilt and restored and only has a hand full of hours since. Comes with the original trailer, a copy of the plans, parts catalog, and operation manual and many extra parts and original pieces. With a little bit of time or money this boat could be an award winning show boat. The Boat books out at $38,300.00 - I moved and it will no longer fit in my garage.
The boat is being sold as is (please see the pictures)- It has minor scratches and cracks and could use lacquer in a few spots, it needs to have a new oil gague pressure line run, the steering wheel could be restored, the original back seat has a split in it, the hub caps need to have dents taken put of them. What is not original - I had (2) 20,000 gallon bilge pumps installed. (which means the boat could have a hole in it the size of a softball and not sink) It has a new gas pump and filter (originals are included with other spare parts in the sale). It also has a airplanethrottle control which allows minor adjustments making it much easier to plane on the water.
Own a piece of history -this is the same model that is featured on the cover of the book Wood through Water. Please ask any questions prior to bidding. Might be interested in trading for original Harley Knucklehead. Thanks Sean - feel free to contact me with any questions @ 303-906-1616.