The traditional boat world is a small one, and Lockheed has been a familiar and much-admired sight at events such as Trad and St Katharine Docks for several years. She is a familiar hull, always beautifully presented and perfectly executed.She does not demand attention, but she always gets it… a quiet sort of admiration.Behind that presence lies a remarkable story of vision, determination, and reinvention.Built in 1937 by Boats & Cars Ltd of Kingston upon Thames, Lockheed began life as a beautifully proportioned Thames cruiser, elegant in line and unmistakably of her era. Decades later, she was discovered as little more than an abandoned bare hull, sitting forgotten in a field. What followed was not simply a restoration, but a labour of love.Her owner, Michael, took on the extraordinary challenge of bringing her back to life, transforming her from derelict shell to one of the most celebrated classic boats on the river today. The result is nothing short of exceptional.Completely rebuilt and relaunched in 2023, Lockheed is a 39ft mahogany-on-oak classic that seamlessly marries 1930s elegance with cutting-edge electric propulsion. Beneath her timeless exterior lies an advanced 93.4kWh electric propulsion system with twin steerable electric pods, offering whisper-quiet cruising, effortless manoeuvrability, and a practical cruising range that comfortably allows a return trip from Shepperton to Oxford, or Tower Bridge and back, on a single charge. But Lockheed is more than her engineering.Her maiden voyage after restoration was to the Henley Traditional Boat Festival in 2023, where she stunned judges and enthusiasts alike, taking home four awards including Best Structural Restoration, Best Restoration & Presentation, Best Electric Boat, and the ultimate accolade… Best in Show. She later added a Gustave Trouvé Award for best retrofit electric boat, cementing her place as one of the most exciting classic electric launches in the country. She has since been featured multiple times in Motor Boat & Yachting and Classic Boat, admired not only for her beauty but for the boldness of her concept.Inside, she is beautifully executed… warm timber finishes, thoughtful detailing, and a sociable layout designed for elegant river entertaining or intimate weekends afloat. Outside, her sweeping lines and immaculate brightwork turn heads wherever she goes.Michael openly says he was never a “classic boat expert” when he began. What he did have was passion, determination, and an eye for possibility. Lockheed became his obsession, his education, and ultimately his triumph.Now, reluctantly, Lockheed is offered for sale.Wooden boats need owners who will use, cherish, and continue their story.Offered at £135,000, Lockheed represents a rare opportunity to acquire not only an award-winning classic, but one of the most talked-about and sucessful electric restorations in Britain.