Earle Barnes 1937 Torpedo 23'

Go back

Prev Next

Earle Barnes 1937 Torpedo 23'

Motor Vehicle

Description1937 Earle Barnes Torpedo 23'

Entry/Object ID

2.1937.23.RN.185

Motor Vehicle Type

Runabout

Category

Antique

Make and Manufacture

Manufacturer

Earle Barnes

Model

23' Torpedo Runabout

Manufacture Date

1937

Make and Manufacture Notes

Name - Billy Bea II

Motor Vehicle Details

Engine

Details

Lincoln 260 HP

Engine Position

Inboard

Horsepower

260 HP

Vehicle Numbers

Number Type

Hull Number

Number

N/A

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

23 FT

Provenance

Notes

In 1935 Earl Barnes was commissioned to build this stunning vessel. Everything on the boat was done by hand including the castings which he carved out. It was originally powered by a Lincoln Zephyr V12 Engine. In total Earl Barnes completed roughly 25 boats but few have survived.

Update Date

01/14/2026

Billie Bea II was built by Earl Barnes. The boat took Earl Barnes one year to build; everything was done by hand including the castings which he carved out.

Earle Barnes 1937 Torpedo 23' picture number 2

Earle Barnes 1937 Torpedo 23' picture number 3

Earle Barnes 1937 Torpedo 23' picture number 4

Earle Barnes 1937 Torpedo 23' picture number 5

Earle Barnes 1937 Torpedo 23' picture number 6