1955 U-60 Miss Thriftway

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"1955 U-60 Miss Thriftway!"

Last update: October 11, 2008
Added photos to EVENT PHOTOS section
for the Lake Chelan Fun Day


Dedicated to Ted Jones

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CHRIS DENSLOW PHOTOS

Vashon Unlimiteds, LLC and Photographer Chris Denslow have combined to bring a seleced set of photos together for the hydro enthusiast. The full collection includes five pictures representing milestones in the short history of our re-creation of Bill Muncey's first winning hull. The first time MISS THRIFTWAY was put in the water, her first runs at speed, her first appearance at a sanctioned unlimited event (Tri Cities), the first solo run with MISS BARDAHL and finally Mr. Denslow's tribute to both MISS THRIFTWAY and MISS BARDAHL in a composite he calls "Return of the Champions".

The set of 4 photos are 8"x10" and sells for $30 plus $5 S&H. (or $10 for individual photos)
The "Return of the Champions" is a 12"x18" and sells for $20

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September 23,2006 - First engine start       Video 1 (4.60mb)     Video 2 (4.57MB)

Calling all Collectors!
The Miss Thriftway crew would like to obtain a program from every race the 1955 hull raced in. We have eight of the thirteen programs. If you have a program from any of the races listed in the chart below, and would be willing to part with it (for fair market value), please contact Steve Compton.

Still need:
1955 Silver Cup    | 1955 Presidents Cup
1956 Gold Cup
1957 Silver Cup

Prints by Alan Ameel Check out these awesome prints!
If you're a connoisseur of hydro photos and prints, you owe it to yourself to check out Alan Ameels website! Alan has taken the classics, put his talent to work and made a collection to die for. Printed in 6" x 18" size, These unique prints show details that you can only get with an artists touch.

Hydro Art Prints Website

VIDEO CLIP byproductions - Seattle, WA.
Thriftway clips courtesy of the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum


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ORIGINAL BOAT DATA:
Year Built: 1954-55
Designer: Ted Jones
Builder: Les Staudacher
Owner: Thriftway of Washington State Store Owners
Willard Rhodes, President
Fate: Destroyed at the Governors Cup September 29, 1957
on the Ohio River - Madison, Indiana

RACE RESULTS

DATE RACE NAME LOCATION PLACE
Aug 7, 1955 A.P.B.A Gold Cup Seattle, WA. 2nd
Aug 27, 1955 Silver Cup Detroit, MI. 5th
Sep 18, 1955 President's Cup Washington D.C. 2nd

Aug 5, 1956 Seafair Seattle, WA. 8th
Sep 1, 1956 A.P.B.A Gold Cup Detroit, MI. 1st
Sep 16, 1956 President's Cup Washington D.C. 1st
Oct 14, 1956 Sahara Cup Lake Mead, NV 7th

May 5, 1957 Apple Cup Lake Chelan, WA. DNF
July 21, 1957 Mapes Mile HIgh Gold Cup Tahoe City, CA. 2nd
Aug 11, 1957 A.P.B.A Gold Cup Seattle, WA. 1st
Aug 31, 1957 Silver Cup Detroit, MI. 2nd
Sep 22, 1957 President's Cup Washingon D.C. 3rd
Sep 29, 1957 Governors Cup Madison, IN. 6th Destroyed
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