1959 Albatross Continental
My boat named Godiva is an extremely rare example of a four seat, Climax engined Continental Albatross. Very professionally restored, with a fully galvanised Albatross designed road trailer. New seats, floor covering and tonneau covers.
A concourse restoration with no expense spared, fully documented.
The photographs of Godiva illustrate the meticulous attention to period detail achieved throughout.
1959 Albatross Continental
My Albatross, named Godiva was probably not owned by Brigitte Bardot, Aristotle Onassis, Prince Rainer, Grace Kelly or The Duke of Edinburgh.
In period these aeronautical inspired boats were available with a variety of mundane engines. However, the Coventry Climax engine was and remains to this day sophisticated and very light weight. Features much appreciated by Cooper, Lotus and many other race car builders. Hence the engine in Godiva has been built by a highly successful racing car engine builder Andrew Tart here in the U.K. This engine has zero running hours and with no salt water running.
Godiva is a beautiful expression of post Second World War technology, a technology that included beauty e.g the Jaguar C Type and D Type, DC-4 Dakota aircraft and Citroen saloon cars.
Godiva is an extremely rare example of a four seat, Climax engined Continental Albatross. Very professionally restored, with a fully galvanised Albatross designed trailer. New seats, floor covering and tonneau covers. A concourse restoration with no expense spared, fully documented.
Cruising Speed. 20kn
Max Speed. 35kn
Fuel Tank. 12 Gallons
Total Power. 55hp
Inboard Engine.
Integrated fire extinguisher.
Electric bilge pump.
Remote battery isolator and ignition dead cord.
Full instrumentation, including period correct rev counter, coolant temperature, oil pressure, oil temperature, fuel and ammeter instruments.
Equipped significantly with a removable wheel and ignition pull cord.
Period correct navigational lights.
Screen.
Flush deck cleats.
6 new fenders
Fore and aft tailored seating area covers
New seats. Seats 4 people in comfort.
New floor covering.
Godiva features a completely new and bespoke wiring loom.
Engine number FWEcompletely rebuilt in 2022 by Andrew Tart race engine engineers.
Hull number 1134 underwent complete restoration including flush riveting and professionally applied and correct period paint finish.
Godiva sits on a new dedicated galvanised road trailer.
The photographs of Godiva illustrate the meticulous attention to period detail achieved throughout.
No salt water exposure to date.
