It's been 39 years since this 1959 Chris Craft Continental was purchased by Bob Gallagher. The restoration of Bonnie Sue II is finally FINISHED. Owner and restorer Bob Gallagher says, "I have been a member of ACBS for over 40 years, starting in 1984 when I purchased...

NEWS UPDATE: This original post was started on July 31, 2020, with periodic updates through May 16, 2021.  Now this first week in November 2023, a new chapter to the story unfolds. Through this website, a message arrived from England addressed to Bruce Hurst.  It came...

 Heartland Classics Chapteris honored to receive one of twoACBS CHAPTER OF THE YEAR AWARDSfor their 2023 accomplishments.​ It's official now - the trophy is here in the Heartland.    Congratulationsto all the membersof Heartland Classics Chapter of ACBS At the Annual...

 Free Boat Give Away to Good Guardian  Available on Grand Lake, Oklahoma   1966 Chris Craft Cavalier 35′  powered by twin 210 hp Chris Craft engines.    "Alicia's Boat" was owned and restored by Dan Diehl on Grand Lake of the Cherokees in northeast Oklahoma.  It is...

 World War II-era boat found in California lake is on its way to Nebraska By Dmitry Martirosov   This article appeared in the Lincoln Journal Star on July 1, 2023 This holiday weekend, history returns to the Cornhusker State. Just in time for the Fourth of July, an...

SPEEDO-Designed for the kids By Sean Michael Our bachelor Uncle Johnny learned cabinet making and boat building from his immigrant Swedish uncle -skills he was pleased to pass on to his niece and nephews.  Uncle Johnny became accomplished in the design, repair and...

David Vickers and Forrest Bryant, Heartland Classics members, have published episode 5 of a full-scale episode of Mahogany & Chrome®, which was shot in the 1,000 Islands. The episode is titled, “If These Planks Could Talk.” The beautiful scenery is a bonus as they...

 Heartland Classics on Display Held at the Tulsa State Fair, 4145 E 21st Streetat SageNet Center  – Expo Square January 31 - February 5, 2023   Would YOU like to participate?  Contact Chuck Gibbs 918.645.9000  law4hire@morelaw.com Bring a boat or motor to display...