Vintage Riva is a company based in the legendary Principality of Monaco dedicated to managing and refurbishing vintage Riva yachts. There is nothing that captures the elegance and flair of the Dolce Vita quite so perfectly as the smooth mahogany lines of a lovingly restored luxury vintage Riva.

Owning a luxury Riva yacht is a true luxury however, they often require the very best maintenance and upkeep and this is where VintageRiva steps in. The firm caters to all the needs that might arise from owning a vintage Riva yacht. They are the most well equipped group to work with vintage Riva yachts because they are the result of collaboration between three groups that all have a history with the Italian shipyard. The first connection is Monaco Boat Service, this luxury firm is based in the Principality of Monaco and deals with the sale, service, repair and storage of luxury Riva yachts. It was founded in 1959 by Franco Vanini and Carlo Rossi, both of whom learned their skills at the Riva plant in Sarnico. However, by 1977 Lia Riva and her husband Patrizio Ferrarese took over the management. Nowadays the full range of the luxury service extends beyond the Principality to include most of the Riviera. The second group to contribute to the service of Vintage Riva is Revisione Assistenza Motoscafi. Located just a stones throw away from the original Riva ship yard, R.A.M. was the worlds first Riva yacht assistance and service center. VintageRiva works with this group in order to restore classic mahogany Rivas to their full former glory. The workshop was founded in 1957 by Carlo Riva and has since then passed on to Anselmo Vigani, who is the current manager. There, the classic and timeless nautical marvels encounter some of the very best technology in the yacht industry. The mahogany yachts are spruced up, remodelled and returned to their very best condition and eternal glory. The R.A.M. works exclusively with the antique wooden yachts. The modern fiber glass yachts are given to the care of Officina Italiana Design. This nautical design firm is the third partner of VintageRiva and they have the very best solution for refurbishing the modern fiber glass Riva yachts. It was founded in 1994 by Mauro Micheli and Sergio Berretta, two men who are deeply passionate about Riva yachts. VintageRiva are aware that a Riva branded yacht is more than just simple possession, it is a rare and precious asset. For this reasons VintageRiva presents to each of their customers a valid notary certificate stating that their craft is a genuine vintage Riva. Moreover, the exclusive service provided by VintageRiva also includes a two year guarantee on the hull of the vessel and a guarantee that the engines of their yachts are serviced until they are in perfect condition. Members are also given privileged purchasing policies on other vintage Rivas, a two year availability of berths in Monaco, Cannes, St Tropez and Rapallo. Last but not least each member is presented with a high quality book on the history of luxury Riva yachts and a gold coated ignition key.

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