1937 Ventnor Race Boat 21'

Motor Vehicle

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MERCURY made it's presence felt in races against the generally more expensive and more exotic-looking APBA Gold Cup Class contenders.

MERCURY made it's presence felt in races against the generally more expensive and more exotic-looking APBA Gold Cup Class contenders.

Name/Title

1937 Ventnor Race Boat 21'

Entry/Object ID

2.1937.21.RB.120

Description

Ventnor 1937 Race Boat 21'

Motor Vehicle Type

Race Boat

Category

Antique

Make and Manufacture

Manufacturer

Ventnor

Model

21' Race Boar

Manufacture Date

1937

Make and Manufacture Notes

Name - Mercury

Motor Vehicle Details

Engine

Details

Hispana Suiza H

Engine Position

Inboard

Horsepower

300

Vehicle Numbers

Number Type

Hull Number

Number

567

Vehicle Number Notes

Same hull number as 123? Needs to be checked

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

21 FT

Provenance

Notes

One of the more distinguished examples of this breed of competitor was Marion Cooper from Louisville, Kentucky. His first ride in the Gold Cup was the 1939 event at Detroit with MERCURY. MERCURY made its presence felt in races against the generally more expensive and more exotic-looking APBA Gold Cup Class contenders.

Update Date

June 23, 2026