Gerry Lopez “Big Wednesday” Lightning Bolt   8’3”  1978  (10)

We’ve been asked, what are the “Star of the Show” boards?  No question, this is one of them!  Gerry Lopez’s personal board that he rode in the final sequence of “Big Wednesday”.  Many collectors think this is the most significant board of the movie.  Let’s let Gerry describe in his own words how this board came about:  “We had filmed the beach sequence on location at the Bixby Ranch, where a set had been built to look like ‘the pit’ at Malibu.  I’m shown pulling my board out of the car and getting ready to go out.  That was actually Jan Michael Vincent’s board and when it was decided to film the actual surf sequences in Hawaii, they told me I would need to build myself another board that looked exactly like Jan’s board to match the scene we had filmed at the Ranch.  The board on offer this time, is the actual board I built to ride for the movie.  It is an 8’3” winged pin tail designed for big Sunset.  I also used it a few times at the Pipeline, but it was really an ideal Sunset board.  It is the very last Lightning Bolt board in my personal collection.  It has had a great life and the pedigree to prove it…. Just watch the end sequence of “Big Wednesday”!

So one lucky collector is going to go home with Gerry’s very last Bolt and not only that, but the one he rode himself in “Big Wednesday”!  Pre-auction estimate: $15,000-$25,000

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PAT CURREN/ STEVE McQUEEN SPEED SPECIAL #4   9’8″  1962   (10)

Without question, probably the “Star of the Show” board!  A perfect condition Pat Curren Newport Beach California Speed Special and board number #4 at that!  3/4″ redwood stringer, with redwood nose and tail block, featuring “butterfly” joinery.  White foam, no dings and like new condition.  All that would be enough to make this board special.

But, this board came from the Steve MQueen collecton at his Santa Paula Airport hanger and was found amongst his movie props, motor cycles and race cars!.  An amazing piece of surf history from one of the most famous actors of all time and from one of the best surfboard shapers of all time!  This is a one of a kind board with incredible history!  Offered to discriminating collectors at NO RESERVE!  Pre-Auction estimate: $15,000-$20,000

Pat Curren board, found covered in dust at Steve McQueen's Santa Paula Airport storage hanger

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Pat Curren/Yater Gun # C-2     10’11”    1963   (10)

The is the “Holly Grail” of Elephant Guns!  The Pat Curren shaped, Yater Manufactured series of guns were the most exclusive ever made.  Only 11 were produced and only 6 are known to still exist.  This is # C-2!  Glassed with isophalic resin, triple 10oz volan fiberglass cloth and featuring a 1 5/8” redwood/spruce T-Band stringer combination, along with red/black glass on gun fin.  Pat Curren was renowned as one of the pioneer big wave riders and the innovator of the modern big wave gun.  This is like finding a “Stradivarius” of big wave guns!  Pre-Auction estimate: $20,000-$30,000

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Gerry Lopez Lightning Bolt “Rocket Tail”  7’0”  1975  (10)

Well this is certainly an interesting twist!  Developed by Steve Walden on the North Shore and then promoted by Bill Stembridge, this is Mickey Munoz’s take on the intriguing “Rocket Tail” design.  A Gerry Lopez authorized Lightning Bolt, with a tail that looks like it’s off an X-15 rocket!  Sky blue opaque bottom, with ice blue tint deck.  Royal blue Lightning Bolts with black shadow bolts and matching resin and ink pin lines.  Removable fin and Gerry Lopez logo.  Without a doubt, one on the most unique Lightning Bolts we’ve ever seen!  Pre-Auction Estimate: $2500-$5000

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Greg Noll Pintail Mickey Dora “Da Cat” Model  9’8”  1967  (9)

The peak of the “Da Cat” run, came in the summer of ’67, with the thinned out, foiled, pintail version of the popular Mickey Dora Model.  This particular board, had all the bells and whistles: vibrant, full fabric deck inlay and matching fabric inlay in the slot channels on the bottom.  Black rails with contrasting blue pin lines.  Removable black “Da Cat” speed fin.  With bold colors showing in the logo’s and no dents in the deck and minimal tanning on the bottom, indicate this board saw very little use and is in superb, near original condition.  Without a doubt the most sought after “model” board, this would be an exquisite addition to anyone’s collection!Pre-Auction Estimate: $12,500 – $17,500

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COLLECTION OF “SURF THEMED” BEER BOTTLES AND CANS

This is a fun offering from the auction collection.  Three dozen various beer bottles and cans featuring surf and ocean themed branding.  Dating back over twenty-five years and covering the full gauntlet of silly to the serious.  Including “Endless Summer”, big waves, small waves, from sharks to beaches, kelp to Kelly.  An eclectic collection for the discerning auction enthusiasts “Tiki Bar”, Surf Restaurant or for your own pleasure!  Pre-Auction Estimate: $250 – $750  NO RESERVE

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1930 Original Waikiki Beach Boys Autographed Sweat Shirt

This we consider one of the all time offerings in the ten year history of the Hawaiian Islands Vintage Surf Auction!  An all original 1930 sweat shirt, featuring over thirty autographs of the most prominent Waikiki Beach Boys.  Including Duke Kahanamoku’s signature and those of his brothers, Dave, Louis, Sargent and Sam.  Plus, the likes of “Splash” Lyons, “Panama Dave” Baptiste, “Tough Bill”, “Turkey” Love, “Chick” Daniels, Curly Cornwell and every other notable beach boy of the era.  In addition to the signatures a beautiful drawing of Waikiki on the front, featuring a classic beach scene.  In good condition, with the ink still strong and not faded.  This piece was given to a visiting couple in 1930 who were staying at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel and befriended all the beach boys.  It was then lovingly passed down through two more generations and keep in a sealed drawer and only taken out rarely to be admired.  Now for the first time, being made available for auction.  No question about it, this is a rare find and an ultra rare piece of Hawaiian surf history!

Pre-auction estimate: $15,000 – $25,000

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Tom Blake “Catalina” Surfboard 5’3”  1948  (10)

This is one of those unique finds.  Part of the Tom Blake Catalina series of boards,  this is what was known as a “Breaker” board and designed specifically for surfing.  Most of the Catalina models were paddleboards, but what makes this so interesting is the size.  At 5’3” long X 18” wide and 4” thick, it was built so younger, smaller riders, could take to the waves.  Plywood construction, with brass Blake drain plug, wood burned Catalina logo and distinctive inlay design stain on deck.  All original finish, in untouched, unrestored condition.  A great opportunity to have one of the Blake indorsed boards, without the high price.

Pre-auction estimate: $5000- $7500   NO RESERVE!

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Pacific Systems Homes “Swastika Model”  10’0”  1934  (9)

Up until 1936, the “Swastika” moniker was used by Pacific Systems Homes to mark their model surfboards.  With the rise of the Nazi powers in the middle 30’s, the symbol was phased out.  This is an all original, un-restored, model featuring redwood and pine laminated wood, with a varnish finish and the engraved logo on the tail with the typical red paint applied inside.  Minor chambering of this board resulted in slightly less weight.  Cross hatch engraving on the deck for traction control.  A beautiful example of one of the most desirable of all wood board in existence!

Pre-auction estimate: $20,000 – $30,000

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Surfboards Haleiwa – Mike Diffenderfer Personal Semi-Gun    8’2” 1974  (10r)

A rare label: Surfboards Haleiwa that was Mike Diffenderfer’s personal North Shore Semi-Gun.  For a couple years in the early-mid 70’s, “Diff” was working with Nick Benuska shaping on the North Shore and this board was his favorite for Rocky Point and small Sunset Beach.  Some very unique personal touches, such as the two-tone wood inlay in the bottom, plus black high density foam nose and tail block, with matching black and yellow tint glass on fin.  Double offset reverse T-Band stringer configuration, with the “Iwa Bird”, Surfboards Haleiwa logo’s top and bottom. A nice personal find, from one of surfing’s most iconic shapers.

Pre-auction estimate: $1500 – $3000 NO RESERVE

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