In production from 1962 to 1996, the Aquarama was the most famous of Carlo Riva’s luxury designs.
It takes its name from its wraparound windscreen, which is reminiscent of the Cinerama film format that was popular in the 1960s.
In all, 769 boats were built and ended up in the hands of the likes of Peter Sellers, Prince Rainier of Monaco, and Ferrucio Lamborghini among many other celebrities.
Riva Lamborghine No. 278 was ordered in May 1968 by Ferruccio Lamborghini, the founder of the Italian sports car company that bears his name.
Dissatisfied with the standard V8 engine, he took a pair of 350 bhp 4.0 V12 Lamborghini engines from the Lamborghini 350 GT and adapted them.
This made it not only the fastest Aquarama ever built, but an Aquarama with the heart of a Lamborghini.