A WELL PRESENTED MODEL OF THE TIMOSSI-FERRARI RACING HYDROPLANE ARNO XI [1951]
with polished, planked and pinned mahogany hull, chrome-plated brightwork fittings including propeller, steering gear and rudder, Ferrari-red engine cowling inscribed Nando Dell 'Orto, company insignia and exhaust pipes, fitted cockpit with stitched leather seat, helm, dials and wind shield, loosely mounted on a black display stand. Overall measurements -- 9 x 35in. (23 x 89cm.)

The Arno XI was built to the order of Achille Castoldi by the Timossi yard on Lake Como in order to achieve a record speed for the class. Enzo Ferrari was persuaded to provide a 4.5 litre V12 engine which, when twin superchargers were added, generated an astonishing 502bhp which drove the boat to 150.19mph in October 1953 - a record which still stands for an 800kg boat. The vessel is still extant and can be seen occasionally on Lake Como; it changed hands in May 2012 for E868,000.

Condition Report
Probably modelled in 2003 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the record. Fine overall condition

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