Splendida Abbate Villa d’Este 5.96, a mahogany boat from 1954 with an unmistakable charm and prestigious history. This is a unique model, a rare example of the construction excellence of the Abbate shipyard, a symbol of Italian style and nautical craftsmanship. With its length of 5.96 meters, this vessel combines elegance, harmonious lines, and sports performance thanks to the powerful Interceptors 8-cylinder engine with 215 horsepower, capable of providing authentic emotions while sailing. In 1962, it won the famous Trofeo Acquakana on Lake Como, establishing itself as a true icon of historical motorboating. Today it is kept in excellent condition and perfectly healthy, ready to be admired in the water or kept as a collector's piece. A rare jewel for connoisseurs seeking authenticity, historical value, and timeless beauty. Do not miss the opportunity to discover this extraordinary boat up close: contact us for more information or to arrange a visit. **Additional Descriptions:** Vintage mahogany wooden boat, handcrafted in 1954 by Abbate shipyards. Equipped with Interceptors V8 engine with 215 HP, in perfect efficiency. Overall length: 5.96 m. Planing hull with classic lines, perfectly preserved original details, glossy finishes, and mechanical components in order. Boat ready for use and maintained with the utmost care in covered storage. Ideal for collectors, enthusiasts of the history of motorboating, and lovers of Italian nautical design from the 1950s. **TECHNICAL REPORT ON THE CONDITION OF THE BOAT** _Type_: Vintage mahogany wooden boat _Shipyard_: Abbate, Lake Como – Italy _Year of construction_: 1954 _Engine_: Interceptors V8 – 215 HP _Overall length_: 5.96 m _Category_: Historical collector's runabout _Building material_: Hand-polished solid mahogany _Hull_: Planing, classic lines _Condition_: Excellent, original, and perfectly efficient **Technical and Constructive Description** The Abbate Villa d’Este 5.96 represents one of the most refined expressions of artisanal production from the famous Larian shipyard in the 1950s. Built entirely from solid mahogany, this boat expresses the authentic Italian nautical tradition, the result of high-level manual techniques and meticulous attention to structural and aesthetic details. The planing hull with harmonious and flowing lines guarantees a perfect balance between stability and performance, while the Interceptors V8 engine with 215 HP offers powerful and smooth thrust, ensuring a brilliant and emotionally impactful sailing experience. Every element—from the glossy finishes of the mahogany deck to the original chromed steel details—testifies to a rigorous and respectful conservative care of the model's authenticity. The vessel is ready for sailing and maintained in covered storage, ensuring perfect structural and mechanical integrity. **Historical Notes** In 1962, the Abbate Villa d’Este 5.96 won the prestigious Trofeo Acquakana on Lake Como, establishing itself as a true icon of historical Italian motorboating. This recognition enhances its historical and collectible value today, making it a rare and sought-after specimen by the most discerning connoisseurs in the industry. **Final Observations** A perfect synthesis of elegance, power, and tradition, the Villa d’Este 5.96 is a boat that combines vintage charm with contemporary performance, ideal for those wishing to own an authentic symbol of Italian nautical design from the 1950s. Each detail testifies to the artistic and technical value of a shipyard that has made the history of world motorboating.