A truly exceptional opportunity to own “Godiva”, a 1959 Albatross Continental (Hull No. 1134) — one of the finest surviving examples of this iconic British classic. This ultra-rare four-seater model, powered by the legendary Coventry Climax FWE engine, has undergone a meticulous concours-standard restoration, sparing no expense.
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A truly exceptional opportunity to own “Godiva”, a 1959 Albatross Continental (Hull No. 1134) — one of the finest surviving examples of this iconic British classic. This ultra-rare four-seater model, powered by the legendary Coventry Climax FWE engine, has undergone a meticulous concours-standard restoration, sparing no expense.
Built from aircraft-grade aluminium and showcasing elegant mid-century design, Godiva captures the timeless allure of 1950s luxury boating — ideal for collectors, display, or refined coastal cruising.
Builder: Albatross Marine, St. Olaves, Norfolk
Designer: Archie Peace
Year: 1959
Length Overall: 4.75 m (15’7″)
Beam: 1.52 m (5’0″)
Draft: 0.31 m
Hull Type: Deep V planing
Construction: Flush-riveted Duralumin, cream-painted
Engine Make: Coventry Climax FWE
Builder: Andrew Tart Engineering
Power: 45 hp
Fuel Type: Petrol
Drive Type: Direct drive (2-blade propeller)
Cooling System: Freshwater cooled
Top Speed: Approx. 40 mph
Range: Approx. 150 miles
Running Hours: 2 (freshwater use only)
Last Service: 2023
Custom wiring loom with safety kill switch
Full suite of period-correct gauges (rev counter, oil/temp, fuel, ammeter)
Removable steering wheel for added security
Original “frog” navigation light and pennant mast
New tailored tonneau covers
Cream & blue upholstered seating with new deck covering
Integrated fire extinguisher and electric bilge pump
Remote battery isolator
1 x 53-litre fuel tank
1 x new battery (2023), alternator charged
Supplied with a new, fully galvanised Albatross-designed road trailer
Pushpit and pulpit
2 x Davits
6 x Fenders
2 x Mooring warps
Electric bilge pump
Fire extinguisher
Length Overall: 4.75 m
Beam: 1.52 m
Hull Material: Aluminium
Fresh Water Tank: —
Fuel Tank: 1 x 53 L
Holding Tank: —
Location: Dartmouth, Devon
Phone: +44 7563 715118
Email: sales@boatsgroupinternationalllc.com
Website: boatsgroupinternationalllc.com