American Wooden Runabout (Enthusiast Color Series)

Magnificent mahogany-hulled runabouts with growling inboard engines deliver high-speed thrills as they slice through the waves! This fabulous color volume examines the engine, hull development and styling of Chris-Craft, Gar Wood, Lyman, Century, and Hackercraft runabouts. From the period just prior to WWI through the swingin' '60s, this book features restored and factory-original examples of the stylish creations that became the sports cars of the nautical set.