1961 21' Chris Craft Continental Hardtop w/430

[Shelby#18]

Here is the newest project. Only 96 21' Continentals were made, 26 had hard tops, of those only 11 were configured with the 430 M.E.L. Engine. Because of the amount of photos taken, and the fact that most of them are not of the engine, the link below will be updated a few times a month.
http://www.marineserviceunlimited.com/P ... -Continen/
Currently there are three Continental Hardtops being restored at the same time from three different restorers. All of them are in contact with each other helping out with parts needed to complete these boats.
Here is what they looked like.

[Shelby#18]

The motors just left for a rebuild last week. Here are the photos of them. There are two because after the hardtop a softtop will follow.

[Theo]

What a beautiful boat. Ride on.

[Shelby#18]

One more motor left the shop last week (for a total of 3). I'll be going up there in August to visit. I'll post some photos of the motors after I get back. Hopefully some of the work will have started.

As you can see from the link above in the first post, the boat work is well under way. Though it will be about 1-2 yrs before it hits the water.

[Chris Craft crazy]

I love that model.... I'm sure it will be a fabulous restoration ...

[Shelby#18]

Completed motor photos soon! What a chore. I think we had to go through 5 maybe six motors to complete two good ones.

Anyway the build goes on. The link in the 1st. post is still active. Boat will be complete this year!

[Shelby#18]

Motors are now on the first link! You'll have to scroll down the photos to the end.

[Theo]

Absolutely stunning Rick.

[Shelby#18]

After almost 4 years the project is complete. It won Best of Show restored at Port Huron ACBS 2018.
The link at the top has all the pictures of the restoration and the trophies.
Got to give a big thanks to my restorers Dave & Scott at Marine Services Unlimited!
I still have not even had time to go out and see the boat.

Sorry I haven't been on in a while. Ailing parents, relocating, and setting up a new factory has really taken a toll on my time. But I thought you guys would like to see the completion of this project.