Ventnor 1949 Deluxe Runabout 19'

Motor Vehicle

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Ventnor runabouts are highly collectable and the Deluxe/Sport Runabout is recognized for its Art Deco design and integrated dorsal fin.

Ventnor runabouts are highly collectable and the Deluxe/Sport Runabout is recognized for its Art Deco design and integrated dorsal fin.

Name/Title

Ventnor 1949 Deluxe Runabout 19'

Entry/Object ID

3.1949.19.RN.267

Description

1949 Ventnor Deluxe Runabout 19'

Motor Vehicle Type

Runabout

Category

Classic

Make and Manufacture

Manufacturer

Ventnor

Model

Deluxe Runabout

Manufacture Date

1949

Make and Manufacture Notes

Name - La Fin

Motor Vehicle Details

Engine

Details

Gary Marine 6 Cyl

Engine Position

Inboard

Horsepower

150 HP

Vehicle Numbers

Number Type

Hull Number

Number

19-1034

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

19 FT

Provenance

Notes

Comprehensively restored in 2010-2011 by Van Dam. Rare Gray Marine Fireball 150hp dual carbureted engine. Van Dam receipts note this boat as a 21' Ventnor Deluxe Runabout, but production records note it as 20'. Ventnor runabouts are highly collectable and the Deluxe/Sport Runabout is recognized for its Art Deco design and integrated dorsal fin. Built in Ventnor, NJ and designed by Adolf Apel, a highly regarded designer in the world of racing and record setting.

Update Date

December 2, 2025