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CHRIS CRAFT COBRA

Only produced in 1955, the Cobras were rare. Chris-Craft made just 55 of the 21-foot Cobras and 51 of the 18-footers. Few have survived. The Cobra’s lines are so captivating that they stand up well in this less-than-artful presentation. This is the mark of an exciting design.

The metallic gold fin was Chris-Craft’s first attempt to incorporate the streamlined look of post-war airplane design coupled with the use of fiberglass on its wooden boat runabout lineup.

The Cobra model created a halo-vehicle for Chris-Craft and the entire boating industry. At each major boat show, Chris-Craft wanted kids stopping in awe, women remembering its elegance, and men absolutely in a “gotta-have-that-boat” mindset.

For production year 1955, Chris-Craft kept the hull of the 19-foot Racing Runabout and added new styling to the deck and hull design above the waterline to create the first Cobras. This new boat was larger as a result of the restyling: The 21-foot Cobra was eight inches wider and 23 inches longer than Chris-Craft’s 19-foot Racing Runabout, although they shared a common hull below the waterline. Then, the company added either a big block Cadillac or Hemi Chrysler V-8 engine. It was one fast classic boat!

 

This 1:8 scale Chris Craft Cobra model features:  

- Scratch-built from Chris Craft's official plan.

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Plank-on-frame construction

- Hundreds of copper nails

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Heartwood Honduras Mahogany

 

27"L x 9.5" W  $1,990 Shipping and insurance in the contiguous USA included. Other places: $250 flat rate.

54" long $5,960 Shipping and insurance in the contiguous USA included. Other places: $500 flat rate.

Model is built per commission only. We require only a small deposit (not full amount, not even half) to start the process $500  The remaining balance won't be due until the boat is completed, in several months.

  

"I am a wooden speed boat fancier who believes a good model is the next best thing to owning one. As a child I assembled a plastic kit model of the Chris- Craft Cobra, complete with the Lil Beaver electric motor. It is long gone, but I am hoping to replace it. I was impressed with your version of the Cobra. The Chris-Craft logo appeared correct from the photos...

Thank you for your attention.

 John W.

Davenport, Iowa"

Learn more about the Chris Craft Cobra here: https://www.hagerty.com/media/marine/chris-craft-cobra/