*1968 Mercury Molinari Racing Tunnel Boat Hydroplane*Angelo Molinari and his son Renato hand-built these boats from hand-laid mahogany plywood exclusively for Tunnel boat racing under contract with Mercury. Molinari dominated tunnel boat racing in the 1960s and 70s. * Mercury 1000 Tiger Thunderbolt BP engine and lower units * Matching numbers untouched factory BP engine and lower unit * Extremely rare BP lower unit with shifting gear case * Original tag from factory on cylinder head bolt * Original set of spark plugs * Original Thunderbolt wires * Original unrestored racing boat in exceptional condition * Perfect for vintage events. * Complete with period correct ballast tank. * Original Balbi trailer with Angelo Molinari Cantiere stencil * Engine has never been disassembled * 18 Hull * Number 60 out of 99 ever produced.Most of the boats if not all of this period of racing suffered serious damage and repairs. This is an exceptional example as built by Molinari free of damage.Very few survive at all none in this superb of condition From a private collection held for many years. An unbelievable time capsule.In the hands of a club racer these boats went 60-70 mph a professional could take it up to 80 mph. Renato himself was frequently clocked at 90 mph in this same model.
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Transmission: Automatic
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Exterior: Hand-Laid Mahogany Plywood
Interior: Black
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