Ep 32 - Riva Speedboat to the Stars

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Ever wonder what that glamorous, gleaming, mahogany-sided boat James Bond was driving on the Côte d'Azur was?

Most likely, it was a Riva Aquarama—the Italian luxury runabout built in Sarnico, Italy, for the past 62 years. Now owned by the luxury yacht builder Ferretti Group, Riva has been the choice of film stars, race car drivers, and fashion moguls. Riva is the pinnacle of Sixties speedboat style. As one owner said, "The Riva Aquarama is the most stylish boat of all time."

Ciao, Riva!

Forza Riva! Introduced at the 1962 Milan Boat Show, the Aquarama redefined cool.

Riva's being built in the 60's on Lake Iseo

The pinnacle of Sixties speedboat style

Mr. Lamborghini, Italian car entrepreneur takes delivery of his new Riva in 1968

With twin Lamborghini V-12s gulping aria e benzina through a dozen Weber sidedraft carburetors, Ferruccio’s Aquarama must’ve made operatic thunder.

Britt Ekland and Peter Sellers enjoying La Dolce Riva in Monaco, 1966

Anita Ekberg, who chose zebra-pattern upholstery for her Riva, took care of her alabaster skin in the Mediterranean sunshine.

Brigitte Bardot cruising with friends

Boat of the Royal family of Monaco, sports the red & white heraldry of the Principality

Now owned by The Ferretti Group, Riva remains the ultimate in speedboat style.

Audio & Visual Production by Griffin Bengraff