Got this old late 1949 13 ft. Willis Flying Saucer last year off eBay. Have done just a few things to it (name, striping, etc. etc.). I have less than $3,500.00 in it. I got it to tow behind my '51 just for fun. I had it at one boat show last summer and one car show in the fall. At the car show with over 65 entrys I took "Most Outstanding In Show". That was determined by the most votes from the public. Overheard a few comments (from some antique car owners) like "bet there will be a few cars next year towing boats". The car and boat together get a lot of smiles and thumbs up when on the road. A lot of fun for not much money.
Here's Butch Baily's restored "Miss Desoto" Butch has been a Long time "Willys Freak" and Hot Rodder Here's the restoration http://www.vintagehydroplanes.com/missdesoto_restore1.html Here'it is Done AWSOME! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKgdK1vKlzU
I picked this one up a couple months ago. Hand made in 1950 by a guy who lived on Deep Creek lake in Maryland.
Unlimited hydro running twin Ford S.O.H.C. engines. It went like the hammers of hell down the straights, but handled like a slug in the turns......
I wonder if this is the same Salt Walther who raced Indy cars & crashed in the '73 fireball at start of race? Salt Walther in Country Boy Miss US U5 Lauterbach Atlas Van Lines vs Miss US Miss Madison My Cupiee Miss Eagle Electric Lincoln Thrift Lincoln Thrift
Yes it's the same Salt Walther. That's my load, starting to get into the "cab-over" and helicopter engine era.... not gonna go there!
Ah hell, found a couple more buried deep..... Quite a contrast huh?......Thunder boats to woooosh, yuk.....
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