The year of 1974 was a good one for the American Boat Company, especially when it comes to this particular American Eagle. The kinks from the first year of production were out of the way and the market was starting to fall in love with the model's design. While it has not been verified that the unique paint scheme on this boat was factory original, it does appear to fit the era of production. The cream, purple, and red color palette combined with the custom rear seating sets this boat apart from other American Eagles we've seen. Credit must be given to the quality of the interior workmanship as it matches the era and does not look out of place. While the original rear bench seats that came with the American Eagles were squared off in the corners, this custom interior takes cues from the Century Riviera 6-Meter rear seating minus the armrests.
The power plant in this beauty appears to be one of the 'Big Block' varieties that was commonly matched with the Berkeley Jet Drives. On top of the logical association between the jet drive and the common engines, the gold valve covers are a dead giveaway of an Oldsmobile engine.
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Karen Rose
6/9/2023 09:07:59 am
Looking for an American jet in red white and blue
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Don
8/25/2023 03:46:55 pm
I’ve got a nice 1976 eagle red white and blue small block jet for sale. $7000CAD. Alberta Canada
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Jon Lange
9/4/2023 02:39:24 pm
Do you still have your American for sale and if you do can you send pictures. Thanks, Jon
TRAVIS DIX
9/18/2023 12:47:29 pm
If you still have this boat, could you please call me. I will be in Alberta later this month. 509 951 2904 (US)
Cliff curtiss
6/19/2024 07:11:51 pm
Is it for sale?
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