Own a piece of history.
1948 Higgins Full Restored to original manufacturer specs. 2023 UPDATE: The Andrew J received the Platinum Award in the Cruisers Category among 10 Cruisers attending. She also received an award for The Spirit of Participation as well as Best Higgins. ACBS International Show up at Bay Harbor, MI. You are viewing the only
1948 26' Higgins Deluxe Sedan Cruiser known to exist. You're not alone if you have never seen or heard of Higgins boats. To date, only 220 total Higgins pleasure boats are known to exist. This will make a great addition to your personal collection or a great way to entertain and impress corporate clients.
Based in New Orleans, production records were lost as a result of hurricanes. Higgins Industries produced WWII Military Craft during the war and then turned the plants into pleasure craft production after the war. She has won multiple ACBS Best of Show, Best Preserved and People's Choice awards and is still in Concourse condition. Her trailer was built and specially modified to keep
her safe and sound while not in the water. A true barn find she was sent to Dan Nelson to return her to her original glory. This was not just a rebuild it was a top-to-bottom restoration to original manufacturer's specifications.
The transom and cabin sides have been restored with beautiful Mahogany veneer, which maintains her Preserved Status. David Van Ness rebuilt the engine and drivetrain to original factory specs - 135 HP Chrysler Crown 6 Cylinder Engine and Paragon Transmission. The engine has approximately only 200 hours on it as she was used primarily at various ACBS (Antique and Classic Boat Society) boat shows and events. The seller states that she is such a joy to cruise in
with the windows open and the breeze flowing through the shaded cabin and the folks in the rear enjoying the sunshine.
Even rainy days are fun-filled cruising out of the elements. She has always been stored inside in a temperature-controlled environment and properly winterized after each season. She has been in storage since 2020, when Covid 19 arrived. Now that the weather is warming up, she will get her bottom wet and tuned up to go cruising. We are looking for people all over the country who share our love for boats. If you have a passion for our product and like the idea of working from home, please visit Where Freedom Takes You [dot] com to learn more. This listing has now been on the market a couple months.
Please submit any and all offers today! Reason for selling is ready for a new project. At Pop Yachts, we will always provide you with a TRUE representation of every vessel we market. We encourage all buyers to schedule a survey for an independent analysis. Any offer to purchase is ALWAYS subject to satisfactory survey results. You have questions? We have answers. Call us atto discuss this boat. Selling your boat has never been easier. At Pop Yachts, we literally sell thousands of units every year all over the country. Calland we'll get started selling your boat today.
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Used 1948 200 miles
Condition She has received Best of Show and Peoples Choice at the Toledo Antique and Classic Boat Show and the grand finale was receiving BEST PRESERVED CRUISER in Table Rock, MO at the Annual International Show hosted by The Antique and Classic Boat Society - ACBS the Grand-Daddy of the Wooden and Classic boat shows.
These awards are only given
Used 1948
