Thursday, September 17, 2020

20' built in 1969 by Don Philbrick, using the interior, windshield, convertible top and 392 Hemi from a wrecked Imprerial convertible just sold for 77k. Thanks Marc B!

A 392ci Chrysler Hemi 392ci V8 sends power to a three-bladed propeller through a V-drive and forward/reverse transmission. Named C-Car, it received the Thunderbird Trophy for most unique boat at the 25th annual Tahoe Yacht Club Foundation’s concours d’elegance.

Don Philbrick, of Philbrick Boat Works in Oakland, California, began building the vessel in 1959, only to sell it in an unfinished state in 1966. The new owner commissioned Don to finish the boat, incorporating the interior, soft top, and engine from Don’s personal Imperial convertible.






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