Total Restoration Riva Aquarama Lamborghini 278 (HD)

[@davidstewart4570]

When absolute perfection just isn't quite enough! Wow. And one of the 0.01% of YT videos in which the music actually added to the experience. Wonderful.

[@corvairkid17]

David thrussel "the voices of reason" apparently. Definitely a keeper!

[@maka1967]

Agreed,the music choice is genius

[@maka1967]

Agree 100%… to the point I tracked down the (very rare and hard to find) album ( Italian Girls Like Ear Catching Melodies)

[@bruceleepunch1975]

Felt like it was out of an "In like Flynn" movie with James Coburn...

[@Hydrnaught]

I had to turn it off it did my head in.

[@ransomescrawlers2572]

Like many others who have watched this video I would like to Thank You for bringing some thing of marine and automotive history back to life, and given us all the chance to see and enjoy the many hours of truly skilled and devoted crafts men involved in the project, To loose such a historical craft would have been a shame Thank you once again,

[@ZoidPickle]

Well said matey 👍

[@tip00former1]

f botch-job. read my comment above

[@keithgarland3404]

Possibly the best restoration, boat, and video ever uploaded on KZbin, absolutely superb, thank you.

[@williamavery9185]

Looks more like a total rebuild. Only the brightwork reused. Nice boat tho.

[@MurraydeLues]

That boat has so much style, even the wake is beautiful.

[@pistonburner6448]

Same can be said about Carlo

[@steelframe]

A perfect film about a perfect boat! What a classic...The new one is maybe better than the original. The music was spot on. Wish I had more thumbs to give!

[@williamdoublelink]

Like many of us watching, I simply did not want this video to end. I gazed in awe at my first Riva in Porto Azzuro, Isola d’Elba in the early 60s. Apart from Ms Sofia Loren, a Gullwing SL, both witnessed in Lugano, around the same time, I’d never seen anything previously OR since, which stole my heart quite so completely; compliments to everyone involved in restoring this magnificent icon. Particular thanks to the outstanding craftsmen & women who applied their extraordinary skills, patience & dedication, we are in your debt. Thank you to you ALL! 🙏🏼♥️

[@guyspooner4580]

1968 was a good year for aesthetics

[@Sunsetsurferforever]

So Impressive craftmanship and also inspiring because most of the guys who did this restoration wasnt even born at the time this Riva was new. True craftmanship is not forgotten.

[@Vollhirni]

The boat in itself has to be the most stunning Boat ever. The Lamborghini parked near the Dock is just the topping on a perfect moment. Thank you for sharing. Have fun with that gorgeous machine, whoever you are!

[@polygamous1]

He is selling it after restoration n donating the money to save the children charity he just "felt" so guilty like Most rich do haven't you heard

[@Mav-Revision-Zero]

I think thats a Aston Martin maybe a DB 5.

[@nikolamladenoff3516]

@@Mav-Revision-Zero It's a Lamborghini 350GT.

[@marcryvon]

@@Mav-Revision-Zero Wrong Jonathan, as Nikola stated, it is a Lamborghini 350 GT. The very first cars Ferrucio built following his bout with Enzo Ferrari, asking for a better built, more confortable Gran Turismo car. Enzo brutally responded and asked Ferrucio to get out of his office. The 350 GT was Lambo's answer to all this.

[@GuideTheNation]

if anyone wondered, this exact car is up for sale. They are asking 525,000€ for it :D

[@ChevyBM]

Wow, just wow! My family owns a mahogany boat from 1968 and we have restored it but this is just so at a next level! You guys have my full respect and thank you for keeping this piece of art in use!

[@Wolfdings]

Incredible beauty, incredible history, incredible work! And on top of all this, a very good makeup of the video - and the first restoration footage, where the music is as captivating as the rebuilding process itself. Great work there!

[@MrDecaliostro]

I love the way it came out! Just pure perfection! Most iconic and beautiful boat ever made!

[@MarioDConti]

Un grosso grazie per aver riportato in vita qualcosa di decisamente superbo nella storia del gusto, della marina e dell'automobilismo italiano. In questo video avete mostrato il minuzioso lavoro degli artigiani esperti per i quali esiste solo la perfezione. Spero che tutti quegli skills and craftsmanship vengano tramandati.

[@zak_7354]

Beautiful piece of work. And it has two Lambo V12's? Perfection.

[@silentstormstudios]

Wow, this was awesome. I'd say it was more of a re-manufacturing than a restoration, but still just gorgeous!

[@carloborromeo5595]

Stunningly beautiful!! The best of both worlds! Reminds me of how my grandfather and father made boats by hand... with total passion.

[@team3383]

some wood or fiberglass wold have been involved also I think. Your remark about working with passion is true. People (even the most successful - whatever that means?) work for money and ego trips nowadays. cf Trump....

[@dphotos007]

Riva, Garwood, Grand Banks and Chris Craft were the masters in wood boat building. Thanks for this video.

[@luka5208]

Now it's the Dutch...that's why it was restored in Holland.

[@torstenthiele770]

Das wohl schönste Boot das jeh zu Wasser gelassen wurde, ein Dankeschön an alle beteiligten an diesem Projekt, einfach nur WUNDERVOLL!!!

[@jorgenbrandt5739]

Such beauty and craftsmanship, just stunning... Why on earth would anyone dislike this video?

[@darylkesler8470]

as a person with cabinet an automotive restoration experience. I truly appreciate all of the work in getting this one done! well done indeed.

[@moparmaniac5206]

Who ever reads this. We don’t always need the brand newest of items when we already have ones that are here. We should spend our time on making the old new again, because at the end of the day, we only have a limited amount of resources, so reuse what you can, because the price of everything is always going up, and we are losing professional artistry. Tailoring Suits, Coach Building cars, Building extravagant wooden boats, all arts that are fading away simply due to everyone wanting something brand new. So if you do buy something new, hold onto it for as long as possible, but if you have something old, restore it, because someday, these will be looked upon with beauty and in reference to the new things in society

[@danieleparenti7661]

Finiture di qualità eccellente, motori al top e particolari di alta classe, fanno di questo motoscafo un icona senza tempo dello stile italiano nel mondo! Bellissimo video che riporta la mente indietro nel tempo, agli anni sessanta, quando la parola globalizzazione era inesistente….per fortuna!

[@lumpsTV]

What a stunning video showcasing an incredible boat and skilled craftsmen! The music selection is truly outstanding. I must admit, I stumbled upon this clip six years ago, and ever since, I've been captivated by Italian cinematica albums. Kudos on a job well done! Thank you.

[@bicyclist2]

Just more prof that things were much better in the old days. Beautiful. Thanks.

[@dwebster50]

My boating days in the St Lawrence, I remember spending the day with my family at Potters beach and beside me and with all the others boaters were a Riva ...exactly like this boat ...the family were from Montreal...the daughters were gorgeous . I took pictures of it and I had no idea the history behind the Riva ...so cool to finally see its history ...thankyou for posting Alberta Dave

[@WAH420]

How TF can 278 people dislike this? What great craftmanship and a work of Art! from a 3rd gen outboard tech and being in boats all my life. Cheers, Billy Wah

[@CurtisTarwater]

Billy - those haters are Ferrari fans...😂

[@RHJ3]

Wood, Chrome, Metal mixed with Italian styling and performance. This is boating! Perfection!

[@tedschuurmans]

What an awesome project ! May I assume it is better than new ? Perfect finish and interior. The sound of the engines is great. A Dutch ode to the nostalgic Riva. Great job guys !!

[@kevinbarletta7741]

Loving this. In 1974 I bought A 1953 century and started to restore it. I was 16 years old and was buying the supplies I needed from Peterson‘s boatyard in Nyack New York.In one of the boat sheds sat this boat ,I sat in the drivers seat thinking I wish I had this boat . My inspiration for restoring and owning my first boat was my uncle had a 1928 Garwood. I also wish I had that boat today 🤔🤩

[@johnsimpson4191]

Kev Stay off the Drugs. You're talking utter SHIT..

[@rofra11]

Congratulations ,thank you for sharing these wonderfull pic´s and movie´s. These times, long ago ,must have been the time when real inventors like Carlo Riva created LEGENDS ! I was born in 1963 and i have seen these Boats nearly new when i was several times on vacation with my parents at the Lago Maggiore . I used to sit next to the RONCO harbour of POROLI Boats Dealer . I still get a goose skin when i recall the noise of the engines ,the wonderfull shape of the RIVA Boats ,the shiny chrome and all these details................... I will never own one of these beautys, but i will stand at the lakes and will as often as i can enjoy the view and sound. Maybe some time one of these luky guys will invite me for a short trip across the lake. Thats one of the best things to do with all the money some people are hoarding. And i won´t like to read a comment about saving the world with that money i just mentioned. We all know that will never happen. But just let the Mountain of money rise and rise without doing anything with it is stupid. Avanzare restaurazione RIVA Barca !

[@jamie3731]

Beautiful boat new and a stunning restoration, a testament to the craftsmanship of the people who made it and those who restored it to this standard, amazing.

[@dierkrieger]

Italians are masters at building cool Boats, ships, cars and any other thing that's beautiful.

[@izoyt]

were great, maybe.

[@doctordoom02]

Once we ruled in style and good taste... Now we don't. Well, except for food. That will be always our best and no one will ever compare.

[@marcryvon]

But so unreliable. Still are today. Sad.

[@tesvdvlist13]

Great to have that styling built by the Dutch ;-)

[@cosmaninashiva6115]

Ja, das muss man zugeben !!

[@alx491]

Dit is zzoooooooooooooooo moooooooi ,gefeliciteerd met het sublieme en mooie nederlandse vakmanschap, van de timmerman tot de jongen die het chrome doet, en de visie van het complete team, petje af voor jullie allemaal.

[@BucketWheat]

AMAZING BOAT, and the CRAFTSMANSHIP that built it!! Not "Just a boat"...but an ABSOLUTE work of ART!

[@Loulovesspeed]

Sadly, too many people don't understand that, but it is no less true!

[@MikeJF355]

WOW! I'm just lost for words. Just so beautiful and stylish. Well done.

[@jh0742]

What a stunning boat, love the passion the Italians have, its like a espresso compared to a long black. Hope you get my meaning.

[@rickbullock4331]

After seeing this, I understand why these boats cost as much as they do. The amount of chrome plating alone is mind boggling. What a beautiful marriage of two glorious Italian brands. A beautiful masterpiece.👍👍👍

[@TheRaffaele72]

l'Italia bella complimenti a tutti grazie di far vivere questo sogno

[@MrBlaser51]

I worked at restoring antiques as a young man & later. What excellence in the craftsmanship !!! So truly great for the soul to watch such accomplished artists !!! Thank you to save something for the world !!!

[@Kxji]

The sound of that Riva is amazing!

[@Nostrildomus]

Pleasant , like the Italian jazz melody's chasing the restoration in this video presentation . Thanks all

[@doctoredable]

The hull of the Riva riding through the water is not nearly as impressive as the Lamborghini V12 engines.

[@gerrywhelan6608]

well, the sound is of course courtesy of the twin Lamborghini V12s. Possibly the most beautiful engine ever conceived. The Riva hull is absolutely THE most beautiful speed boat hull ever conceived. Unbeatable combination!

[@jamesingrey]

Just Italians being Italians. What a county, what a people!

[@johnvanhal2450]

Don't forget the restorers....

[@jackjohnson3220]

amazing to see the V12s rev, no vibration, so balanced!

[@Ralph2]

Whilst watching I was imagining the glorious smells of worked Mahogany, of Yacht Varnish and glue ....A huge effort of restoration but so worth it, what a wonderful tribute to the age of glamour and style.

[@thomasarussellsr]

Absolutely beautiful boat. Twin V-12s? Damned I'd bet she's faster than a cat with its tail on fire. That is a ridiculous amount of chrome parts, but it looks amazing on ther beautifully finished wood. The mahogany deck is stunning. Thanks for sharing the rebuild journey with those of us that could never afford such a finely crafted vessel.

[@timr.9924]

holy moly - I had no time to watch the "movie" - but I still did. What a fantastic work. Great music und great makeup of everything. I actually can picture the owner smiling while driving this beauty. :-D

[@keithnoneya]

Simply Awesome. Love the throaty rumbling sound of the motors effortlessly running, with the sight of the wake fading into the distance as the boat slips gracefully through the bay. I can almost feel and smell the ocean air and hear the tinkling of the silky smooth drinks in the racks, waiting to tickle my throat. Awe the comfort & blissfulness of a well built motor boat. Such things are meant to be cherished, enjoyed and remembered for life. Thank you for the encounter and the wonderful music to fancy my ears and imagination while watching your stupendous project. Bravo! Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

[@vppnbrent]

What a fabulous job you did. That boat was a total wreck. You and your team have amazing skills. Congrats. Almost a sin to take it off the trailer.

[@thomasarussellsr]

It would be a sin not to put it in the water. Living on a trailer spells certain death to fine wooden boats. The wood drying out can wreck it. Boats need water, especially wooden boats.

[@boldorboy08]

What a stunningly gorgeous thing of beauty. The quality of the restoration is outstanding. Thanks for sharing.

[@Daaremikkel]

Amazing to see how in the original factory they used hand planers for the final fit and finish of the planking. The restoration was an amazing job. Almost like building a new boat from scratch.

[@fw1421]

Beautiful restoration. I can’t imagine how many hours went into it. Just the chrome work had to cost a fortune! Love all the Jazz in the soundtrack!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@toddgaak422]

Even the wake that thing cuts is sleek and beautiful.

[@josephwinkler4863]

You gotta love working with genuine mahogany Beautifully done

[@okgo8315]

Joseph Winkler I could almost smell the mahogany when they cut it....... on totally dangerous and illegal machinery unfortunately. No Health and Safety in Italy then!!

[@josephwinkler4863]

Martin Fisher very true they would stick your thumb and your last paycheck in a bag and send you walking ! NEXT!

[@brucegambill6303]

The true amount of work, thought , dedication and skill put forth in this worthy restoration practically exceeds my ability to comprehend. Absolutely breathtaking results!

[@frankieracing1048]

That thing is so nice and classy, and it rips so hard ! Wonderfull

[@SuperDcopeland]

Very classy beautiful old boat. I’ll bet it’s priceless and with two v12s she cuts thru the water pretty quick

[@racrx7]

A sexy, timeless classic that out rivals anything of the modern era 😍. But oh the maintenance...

[@codysp]

Stunning.

[@HobbyCentralHD]

What a wonderful story and result! As has been noted several times already, this is one of very few videos in which the music truly enhances the journey and enriches the viewing experience. I would love to have a score list of the pieces included in fact. Is that available?

[@J05BNL]

One of the most beautiful boats ever build. Awesome job on the restauration.

[@BobBee]

Beautiful restoration! It's a dream boat. Love the sound of the Lambo tho

[@Robert.S459]

Riva = Timeless classic. Originally built by craftsman with skill, pride and love. Wonderful restoration completed with the same passion.

[@tonyjarvis5286]

Only the Italians, such style and grace, don't they just make the best of just about everything, tiles, leather jackets, kitchen appliances, cars, boats, food, etc, etc. Such " passion".Beautiful ,thank you guys, you rock!

[@panprazony7405]

Sorry for not speak english ... ;) Aż łezka zakręciła mi się pod okiem , ze zdumiienia z tego co zobaczylem :) Miło jest widzieć że istnieją tacy ludzie jeszcze na tym świecie (choc wiem że szkutnictwo tradycyjne-w drzewie wymiera - to widze że nadal warto iść w tą strone , bo zapotrzebowanie na mistrzów renowacji jachtów ,łodzi z poszyciem drewniannym rośnie) Jestem młodym człowiekiem , zaledwie po tech.budowy okrętowych kadłubów ( Conradinum)ale chciałbym mieć kiedyś możliwości pracować z takim zespołem , kocham przywracać rzeczy do życia , tym bardziaj takie dzięki którym będą uzywane przez kolekne dziesiątki lat i sprawiać przyjemność tym co z nich korzystają. Choć brakuje mi doświadczenia , to będę szedł w tą strone , by wam dorównać, bądź was przegonic w perfekcji :D i stworzyć taki zespół jak wasz ;) Pozdrawiam, Łukasz z Gdańska. Trzymajcie tak dalej , a świat dzięki wam będzie ciekawszy !!! ;)

[@PaulNiblett]

Simply a gorgeous boat. Absolutly stunning.

[@sebastienmorel2950]

Great video, I love the music. When I was a kid, I spent the summer vacations on the french riviera. There was a Riva Aquarama (belonging to a tycoon who had his mansion close to my grand-father's house) coming almost everyday from Saint-Tropez. It was tethered to the pier of the beach for hours and I liked to swim around it, looking at its details.

[@mrbluenun]

Hi, There is no words than can convey just how magic and marvellous and the work skill and therefore the finished boat and engines in this one-off is. I am greener than green if thats possible with envy! Thanks for the upload. Just one thing, I do not remember seeing the final drive before the transom, so being just an ordinary working man who has been invalided for 25 years, can you tell me whether this is driven by a propeller? I wish I could meet the artisans who built and renovated this, only problem is I cannot speak Italian, so it's a non-starter . Take care and I am crying as I used to be good with my hands but just do not have the strength anymore to use the skills I had. mrbluenun

[@thomasarussellsr]

You could likely still build models of boats and stuff with wood and such. Smaller pieces cut and bend much easier. The skill to make the smaller pieces fit properly is still a high skill process.

[@jakespeed63]

Nothing short of magnificent. God bless you and your team, for rescuing this slice of marine history. The music was incredible!!

[@GenoLoma]

Well, that was a thoroughly enjoyable 23 minutes.. What a beautiful restoration.. well done :)

[@bentennyson2398]

Never saw a lamborghini engine in a boat before, absoloutly beautiful combination.

[@RichieRouge206]

Just an amazing video of two icons - fabulous music too 😍

[@bernardwarr4187]

Italian coach built cars and Riva boats are a thing of art and incredible the amount of work that went in to them. Impossible today?

[@tweeny55]

Such a pretty,pretty piece of craftsmanship...amazing thing

[@76AERDNA]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ i live a few kilometers from where the Riva factory is, on Lake Iseo

[@CCHLuckow]

Brilliant video ! Love that sound the Lambo engines make !!

[@karlwalters3763]

OMG, this is so beautiful, just like so many things from this era. I really think this era was the pinnacle of design from a visual perspective.

[@c3pook]

This boat is the quintessence in the luxury recreationnal boat, ever !!

[@daleskidmore1685]

Beautiful boat, beautifully restored, with a sound track that defines its era; the engines sounded amazing too. Thank you for sharing.

[@mikeperth8027]

I'm a sailboat guy, but there is something erotic about the shape and look of this boat.

[@AutomaticMilk]

You’re not wrong. Those curves are so subtle and refined. The way it cuts through water is so smooth.

[@friendlypiranha774]

Sophia Loren owned one

[@mikeperth8027]

@@friendlypiranha774 Two Italian beauties together would have been a sight to see.

[@Collateralcoffee]

I think this is the first video that I commend for the music. Of course, the video itself is next level. But the music is actually what it should be: Complementing the video! Very well done!

[@massimobernardo-]

bellissimo restauro, complimenti bravi

[@doctoredable]

What a union of high performance engines and elegantly designed marine hulls. Fantastic!!

[@joolscornwell1307]

Fabulous boat fabulous boat and fabulously restored.. 👌😎

[@sophiejaysstuff4026]

Two things I've never said on you tube. Amazing Lamborghini Boat and The music was great!

[@JimmyLarsen33]

Absolutely brilliant music

[@lennartadler504]

👍

[@twisterwiper]

Yeah, not often music makes a nice addition to a KZbin video. Very fitting.

[@ThumbsUP-ThumbsDOWN]

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[@alessandrobianchi8991]

avete fatto un'opera d'arte,siete dei veri professionisti,la più bella ristrutturazione che ho mai visto,complimenti complimenti e ancora complimenti.

[@roscoejones4515]

Beautiful. All she needs is a fire suppression system in the engine bay. I am serious.

[@oxyrisin]

Definitely

[@mhagnew]

One backfire away from a goddamn shame! Amazing boat, top marks to everyone involved.

[@ohnename1358]

I think it needs a Gina on it

[@jimmygrant3212]

roscoe jones fire suppression system only works after the explosion/fire happens… at that point you better start swimming.

[@dreaman1981]

Che Spettacolo !!!!! Riva&Lamborghini...... un connubio unico nel mondo e nella storia, tutta italiana!!!

[@armaanid]

Really amazing work! Great job guys!!!!

[@bajer9695]

absolutely beautiful. wow

[@abitant]

From Italy.........wonderful!

[@dougfitch3649]

There is hardly anything of beauty created in industrial design anymore. This is timeless!

[@Krikstar123]

20:56 BOBINA SUPERPOTENTE! Italians sure know how to name stuff!

[@vincenzodipisa3237]

Best comment ever!

[@ThulsaDoom]

Beautiful boat! Great video. Thanks for letting us hear the engines.

[@stevesievers1248]

A time when style was almost as important than performance.

[@davidkendall1614]

Gorgeous boat. I thought James Bond might appear at any minute to take it a across the Grand Canal.

[@rixplace1374]

watching crafstmen at work especialy in an italian workshop is lke listening Toscanini conducting, the tools in that shop are ikethe ship being restored priceless. In 1991 a RIVA was used as the floating carriage for the coffin of a neighbor of ours across Saranac Lake in the Adirondack Mts from its 35 year boathouse home to his grave site.Six gentleman sailors followed in another RIVA as his coffin bearers. As his coffin was lowered in to his grave hundreds of boat horns an sirens could be heard for miles around

[@Rattaplanify]

I've watched it three times I enjoy it so much. You don't have to like it, maybe it's not your thing. But why dislike it?

[@paulrowan1501]

Around 18:27 with throttles wide open- OMG! How many knots at top end, I wonder?

[@westernwinchester70]

48 Knots. newatlas.com/lamborghini-riva-aquarama/29402/

[@jamesthegardener338]

@@westernwinchester70 That's 89 km/h or 55 miles/hour. I wonder what the max hull speed of the Aquarama was.

[@kiwi49er]

A thing of beauty. Wish more boats were still made this way. The mass produced brands will never garner the emotion a craft like this can.

[@ironcross5885]

It's like throwing you're best piece of furnature in the water.

[@1fat66]

You have a piece of furniture as nice as that?!

[@aidenmclaughlin1076]

It’s what it’s built for, what’s the point of having a piece of furniture if you don’t sit on it?

[@scottlittlewood4527]

If you sat on my dining table I'd be furious.

[@johnvanhal2450]

​@@scottlittlewood4527😂😂

[@kenniththomas2167]

Simply the very best speedboats in the world, Italian flair, style, perfection