Riva - Riva, La Legende - 2002

The Riva brand is as well known in the nautical field as Rolls-Royce is in the automotive world. It is synonymous with prestige, elegance, and speed on the water. Yet, nothing predicted that a small family workshop would become a universally recognized symbol. But, in the early 1950s, a young prodigy from the Bergamo region simply decided to make the best boats in the world. A tireless worker and bold entrepreneur, he created varnished mahogany motor boats with stunning lines and breathtaking performance. Like Enzo Ferrari or Ettore Bugatti, Carlo Riva belongs to that breed of Italian engineers and artists who marked the twentieth century with the beauty of their creations. The legend tells of Carlo Riva's extraordinary adventure, illustrated by numerous documents from his personal archives and color photos of the most beautiful models now preserved by passionate collectors. A book that will appeal to Riva enthusiasts and motorboat lovers, but also to those who appreciate a good story. Magnificently illustrated with black-and-white and color images, many of which are unpublished, printed on beautiful pages and elegantly bound.