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The spectacular Salon Privé London meets 
the unmistakable Riva Super Florida, 
presented by VENTURA Yachts, at the most 
important luxury car event of the year.
Three days in April 2026 of concours-level luxury, motorcars of 
exceptional quality, beauty and luxury in all its forms, Salon Privé 
London was back at the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London. 
Whether you were a serious collector, a supercar enthusiast, or a 
family looking for something special, every day was different and 
unmissable. Again this year, Ventura Yachts joined the celebrations 
by displaying their legendary Riva Super Florida, defi nitely one of 
the most beautiful objects in the world, complementing some of 
the world’s fi nest motorcars. The Super Florida is a timeless icon 
of luxury boating, a perfect combination of style, craftmanship and 
performance. The mirror-polished wood fi nish refl ects the sun and 
water, adding a touch of visual magic to the whole show. 
Returning again to the historic grounds of the Royal 
Hospital Chelsea in London, The Treasure House Fair 
proudly presented its fourth edition in June 2026. For one 
special week at the pinnacle of London’s summer season, 
the Fair brought together a curated blend of art, antiques 
and design. With seventy of the world’s foremost dealers 
gathering to showcase their fi nest works, the Ventura display 
complemented the fi ne exhibits by featuring the classic RIVA 
ARISTON, which was produced between 1953 and 1974.
The Riva Ariston we brought to the event embodies timeless chic 
with its impeccable mahogany fi nish, refi ned craftsmanship, and 
ageless elegance. Measuring 6.6m in length, this exquisite high- 
performance runabout has a luxurious interior and a powerful 
6-cylinder engine. Now a fi rm collector’s piece, the Ariston remains 
one of Riva’s most celebrated and beautiful models. The Ventura 
team enjoyed introducing visitors (and potential clients) to this 
‘work of art’. It is not surprising that the Ariston was the boat that 
Carlo Riva was most fond of. In his own words: “Designed with love, 
born pure and strong like a pedigree horse. Unforgettable! It was 
my lord of the sea.’’
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TWO CLASSIC RIVAS
TWO CLASSIC SHOWS
Building on well received collaborations in previous years, VENTURA presented a classic Riva masterpiece in two very different 
London showcase events in 2026. Starting the year in April with the spectacular Salon Privé London and followed by a total 
change in mood in June at the equally memorable Treasure House Fair. VENTURA Director Michael Newton-Woof outlines the 
solid reasoning for supporting these spectacular events. “All of us at VENTURA are constantly looking for ideas where we can 
use ‘product placement’ to the very best advantage, promoting our magic ingredient, ‘people buy from people’ delivered by our 
talented people, face-to-face and in the perfect environment. We see these event opportunities as building ‘The Ferretti Family’ 
by participating in intimate ‘family events’ where we can position the VENTURA brand right in the heart of our typical client 
environments. We are blessed to have an internationally celebrated brand ambassador in our portfolio: the unmistakable classic 
Riva runabouts that defi ned the style of the 50’s and 60’s. These beautiful classics sit equally well in the refi ned world of art and 
also in the testosterone fuelled world of classic and performance cars. So welcome to the Treasure House Fair and the Salon 
Privé London, product placement in action.”
RIVA SUPER FLORIDA
Ventura Yachts joined the Salon Privé event displaying a 
classic Riva Super Florida – a timeless icon of luxury boating, 
celebrated by many as one of the most beautiful objects in the 
world. The Americans called it a ‘Jet-set glamour runabout’ 
and the ‘Rolls Royce of Boats’. The 6m, Riva Super Florida, 
built in mahogany and produced from 1953 to 1969, is a 
perfect combination of style, craftsmanship and performance.
RIVA ARISTON
The Carlo Riva Ariston took its rightful place amongst the 
glittering sea of fi ne art. Embodying timeless chic with its 
impeccable mahogany fi nish, refi ned craftsmanship and eternal 
elegance. This exquisite high-performance runabout features 
a luxurious interior and a Chris-Craft 6-cylinder MCL engine. 
Now a fi rm collector’s piece, the Ariston remains one of Riva’s 
most celebrated and beautiful models, much admired by all 
who were introduced to her at the fair.
For the motoring enthusiasts, Supercars, hypercars and classic 
treasures were placed on show in the grounds, as the concours 
displays were launched. It was certainly a moment serious petrol-
heads had been waiting for. A special addition for 2026, Maserati 
UK, Porsche GB and the Lotus Drivers Club were all in attendance, 
each celebrating a milestone anniversary that added extra prestige 
to an already incredible event.
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