Chris Craft 1955 Cobra 21'

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Chris Craft 1955 Cobra 21'

Motor Vehicle

Description1955 Chris Craft Cobra 21'

Entry/Object ID

3.1955.21.RN.158

Motor Vehicle Type

Runabout

Category

Early Classic

Make and Manufacture

Manufacturer

Chris Craft

Model

21' Cobra

Manufacture Place

* Untyped Manufacture Place

Algonac, Michigan

Manufacture Date

1955

Make and Manufacture Notes

Name - Touch of Glass

Motor Vehicle Details

Engine

Details

Cadillac V8 250 HP

Engine Position

Inboard

Horsepower

250 HP

Vehicle Numbers

Number Type

Hull Number

Number

BR-21-32

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

21 FT

Valuations

Valuation Type

AMS Survey

Value

$225,000.00

Date

Jun 12, 2023

Provenance

Notes

One of only 55 21' Chris Craft Cobras built for one year of production in 1955. Chris Craft's first foray into the world of fiberglass to create the aft dorsal fin element. Comprehensively restored by Curtis Bauman Wood Boat Restoration, Grass Valley, CA. Cal Connell Cadillac 250hp engine, one of 3 engine options offered in 1955. 2012 Performance custom trailer. Further restoration work completed by Van Dam in 2010-2011. 2012 Phoenix custom trailer.

Created By

don@boatiqueboathousecollection.com

Create Date

01/30/2024

Updated By

don@boatiqueboathousecollection.com

Update Date

12/02/2025

Chris Craft's first foray into the world of fiberglass to create the aft dorsal fin element.

One of only 55 21' Chris Craft Cobras built for one year of production in 1955.

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