1956 Chris Craft 18’ Holiday with Buick Nailhead” & Trailer

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1956 Chris Craft 18’ Holiday with Buick Nailhead” & Trailer:
$14900.00

FOR SALE: A Stunning 1956 Chris-Craft 18' Holiday Resto-Mod – Tri-Power Buick Nailhead V8"NAILED IT" - A Turnkey Topside Vintage Hot Rod1956 Chris-Craft 18' Holiday that perfectly blends classic mid-century mahogany aesthetics with serious vintage muscle. This is not a project boat you have to spend five years and $40,000 finishing; the most expensive and time-consuming topside restorations are already done.The Powerplant:
The centerpiece of this boat is a period-correct, custom Buick "Nailhead" V8 repower featuring a highly desirable Tri-Power (3-carburetor) setup. This boat was built to be a gentleman’s hot rod. The engine cover was intentionally left off to showcase the impressive engine build, custom intake, and ski pylon. It sounds incredible, pulls hard, and turns heads everywhere.The Topside & Interior:
All the notoriously expensive cosmetic work is completely finished and in pristine condition: Show-Quality Upholstery: Beautiful custom green diamond-tufted seating with white piping that perfectly complements the vintage hot-rod aesthetic. Complete Original Hardware: Every piece of original, brilliant chrome, gauges, and the classic four-piece framed windshield is present and intact (a massive savings for the buyer). Immaculate Woodwork: The mahogany topside and deck varnish are gleaming and beautifully maintained. Upgrades: Features a modernized, beautiful wood swim platform on the transom.The Hull & Bottom:
Honest transparency for classic boat buyers: The hull is solid with no visible damage or rot. It features a **traditional wooden bottom** (not a 5200 epoxy bottom). Like all original traditional wooden hulls, it simply needs a standard "soak" to allow the planks to take up and seal before hitting the lake. It could use a fresh coat of bottom paint and routine seasonal maintenance, but it is structurally sound.The Bottom Line:
If you know classic boats, you know what a bare hull costs to restore. Sourcing missing Chris-Craft chrome and paying for custom marine upholstery alone would cost you thousands. This boat offers a pristine topside and a legendary V8 at a fraction of the cost of a fully modernized show boat.Dual-axle trailer included. Serious inquiries only. If you are looking for a cheap, rotting barn find to lowball, this isn't it. If you want a gorgeous, high-horsepower classic survivor that is ready to be the coolest boat on the lake this summer, let’s talk.