Aquarama (1962-96): The original Riva Aquarama line was delivered from 1962 to 1972.
This included first classic @RivayachtOfficial Aquarama, of which 288 were sold, and the Super Aquarama, with 203 splashing.
The Aquarama Special then emerged, running from 1972 to 1996 with 278 boats built. The most expensive classic Riva ever built was probably an Aquarama, which crossed the block at Mecum Auctions in Kissimmee, Florida, back in 2011, for an impressive $975,000.
Bidders from around the world competed to own the boat, which was considered extra special, because it was the last of the original, wooden-hulled Rivas to be sold to the public. Hull No 774 was completed in 1996 and delivered new to the founding family of the giant Sony Corporation on 23 December 1998. Surely the ultimate Christmas present, it was one of six “End of the Era” commemorative editions produced. Its owners, however, clocked up fewer than 20 hours aboard her in 12 years, with their most ambitious voyage being a return trip across Lake Garda for lunch.
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