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1948 Higgins Deluxe Sedan Cruiser

$65,000

Monrovia, Indiana

Year 1948

Make Higgins

Model Deluxe Sedan Cruiser

Category Antique And Classic

Length 26

Posted 1 Month Ago

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 to boats at the pinnacle of the condition ladder. Therefore, condition speaks for itself. Most recently, she has had new OEM aluminum fuel tanks installed and an aft seat installed and crafted to OEM drawings, which was an option back in 1948. Her interior is still in immaculate condition and everything functions properly. Stock #350770 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. Reason for selling is ready for a new project.

1948 Higgins Deluxe Sedan Cruiser

$59,500

Monrovia, Indiana

Year 1948

Make Higgins

Model Deluxe Sedan Cruiser

Category Antique And Classic

Length 26

Posted 1 Month Ago

1948 Higgins Deluxe Sedan Cruiser

$125,000

Indianapolis, Indiana

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Private Seller (712) 229-0285 Photos Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 Photo 8 Photo 9 Photo 10 Photo 11 Photo 12 Photo 13 Photo 14 Photo 15 Photo 16 Photo 17 Photo 18 Photo 19 Photo 20 Photo 21 Photo 22 Close Request Information * Name First Name * Email Telephone (optional) Best Time to Contact Anytime Morning Mid-day Evening Question/Comments (optional) Shop Safely: Protect Your Money. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Contact Seller 26' Yacht1948 Higgins Deluxe Sedan Cruiser,The Andrew J - 1948 Higgins 26 Deluxe Sedan Cruiser Awarded Best Preserved Cruiser 2012 ACBS International Antique and Classic Boat Show Table Rock, MO Extremely Rare. She is the only one known to exist of this year and model. Restoration to Original Specifications by Dan Nelson Nelson Boatworks Higgins Model NOH 26 B 5 Serial #10147 Original Engine - Chrysler Crown 135 HP Serial #18479 Restored by Van Ness Purchased from Daniel Schmitt in the fall of 2005 Kinta, OK. Original owner before Schmitt Family Anderson, Lake Coeur de lane/Iowa. Boat was originally sold by Touristville Boats in Clear Lake, Iowa You are viewing the only Higgins 1948 26 Deluxe Sedan Cruiser known to exist. The number produced of this year and model is obscure because a hurricane wiped out most those records back in 1947 in New Orleans and Katrina struck the final blow. The Andrew J. was found in a barn in Oklahoma back in 2005. Contact was made with award-winning restorer Dan Nelson of Nelson Boatworks to appraise this fine craft and the determination was made to begin restoration in 2006. The Andrew J 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. Higgins Inc. was founded in New Orleans by Andrew Jackson Higgins. Higgins Industries is especially famous for their WWII and Korean War efforts in producing military craft for the Marines, Coast Guard and the Navy. Their most notable wartime craft are the famous PT Boats, the LCVP Landing Craft and LCM Craft as exhibited in the movie Saving Private Ryan, while they landed on the beaches of Normandy. The Andrew J's name was sanctioned by Dawn Higgins Murphy, Andrew Jackson Higgins daughter, who still lives down by New Orleans to this day with her husband Bob. There are only about 200 Higgins pleasure boats remaining and a small handful of military craft. The minute you step on to The Andrew J you will see the expert craftsmanship and detail that brought her to the concourse condition she is in. A custom made trailer is included. She rides easily at 60 mph over the road. I pull it with my Ford F150. Go to www.higginsclassicboats.org for more info and history of Higgins Boats and more info regarding The Andrew J. Reason selling? Arthritis setting in.. 712-229-0285 Finance this boat|Get an insurance quote|