Chris Craft 1955 Cobra 21'

Motor Vehicle

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Boatique Boathouse Collection, LLC.

Chris Craft's first foray into the world of fiberglass to create the aft dorsal fin element.

Chris Craft's first foray into the world of fiberglass to create the aft dorsal fin element.

Name/Title

Chris Craft 1955 Cobra 21'

Entry/Object ID

3.1955.21.RN.158

Description

1955 Chris Craft Cobra 21'

Motor Vehicle Type

Runabout

Category

Early Classic

Make and Manufacture

Manufacturer

Chris Craft

Model

21' Cobra

Manufacture Place

* Untyped Manufacture Place

Algonac, Michigan

Manufacture Date

1955

Make and Manufacture Notes

Name - Touch of Glass

Motor Vehicle Details

Engine

Details

Cadillac V8 250 HP

Engine Position

Inboard

Horsepower

250 HP

Vehicle Numbers

Number Type

Hull Number

Number

BR-21-32

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

21 FT

Provenance

Notes

One of only 55 21' Chris Craft Cobras built for one year of production in 1955. Chris Craft's first foray into the world of fiberglass to create the aft dorsal fin element. Comprehensively restored by Curtis Bauman Wood Boat Restoration, Grass Valley, CA. Cal Connell Cadillac 250hp engine, one of 3 engine options offered in 1955. 2012 Performance custom trailer. Further restoration work completed by Van Dam in 2010-2011. 2012 Phoenix custom trailer.

Update Date

December 2, 2025