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It’s one thing to create a masterpiece, quite another to preserve it. The Italian company Bellini Nautica, which has been restoring redwood Riva for more than half a century, has assembled an exclusive collection of these boats, which I was introduced to by Romano Bellini, the owner of the shipyard and a unique museum.<\/p>\n
Probably everyone knows about Riva boats. The legendary brand inspires a sigh of admiration when it comes to vintage series from the shipyard’s golden age. In the 1950s and 1960s, Riva boats were not just associated with dolce vita – they were dolce vita themselves. They were chased by celebrities, they were filmed in films, and not everyone could have Riva. The masterpieces were produced in a limited edition, and the exclusivity of these boats never required proof.<\/p>\n
Years passed, fashion, concepts and models changed. Much of the historic Riva fleet has been lost over time. That is why the collection we want to tell you about has a special value. Romano Bellini did not begin to create it from scratch: they were old friends with the owner of Riva. Romano shows a photo signed by Carlo Riva: \u201cIn 2012, he was at my shipyard, watched the restoration process, took a ride on the Aquaram and literally shed a tear, saying that we are doing the work of the highest quality\u201d.<\/p>\n
And this is true: now the “vintage” division of Riva itself is carrying out restoration work at the Bellini shipyard. According to Romano, his company is the only authorized production of Riva, and all yachts refitted at Bellini Nautica automatically confirm the status of the brand’s original products.<\/p>\n
The only Riva Lancetta in the world of 1951 returned from almost nothing and now on the move<\/p>\n
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