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Vintage Surfboard History Awaits Bidders Worldwide 

Encinitas, CA – The California Gold Surf Auction presents SPRING GOLD 2025, bringing together surf enthusiasts and collectors from across the globe. This online auction showcases 48 curated lots of rare and historically significant vintage surfboards. Each piece has been meticulously vetted for its craftsmanship, legacy, and cultural value. 

“We’ve got something for everyone, and for our Australian friends -- and really anyone who loves surf history — we offer a Micheal Peterson and a Bob McTavish” said executive director Scott Bass. “From 1940s wood to Modern Classics by Curren, Velzy, Takayama and many others. We attempt to include boards that run the gamut of price ranges to keep the entire collectable surf market engaged.”

Among this year’s standout offerings are: 

- A 1968 Morey-Pope Tracker by renowned surfboard shaper and Icon of Foam Bob McTavish. 

- A 1976 Michael Peterson Triple Wing Pintail, a unique stealthy design, a metaphor for the unstoppable Queensland surfer/shaper

How to Participate: 

You can preview all 48 lots right now. Bidding begins on Saturday, April 5th, at 5 PM PST (11am AEST Sunday April 6th)  and lots begin closing consecutively every two minutes on Saturday, April 19th, at 5 PM PST (11am AEST Sunday April 6th) .

Thanks to our advanced online auction platform, surfboard aficionados can bid in real time from anywhere in the world. 

 Register now HERE and start planning your bids! You can participate via: 

- **Mobile App**: Download the "California Gold Surf Auction" app from the App Store on your smartphone or tablet. 

- **Desktop**: Simply visit HERE (https://auctions.thevintagesurfauctions.com) on your home computer.

Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of surfing history. From legendary shapes to iconic shapers, these boards are more than functional art—they’re cultural milestones that capture the spirit of wave-riding through the decades.

THE VIDEOS

 1997 Pat Curren Elephant Gun

This 1997 Pat Curren Elephant Gun is a big-wave masterpiece and a piece of surfing history—hand-shaped by the legendary Pat Curren. Pat Curren surfboards are among the rarest in the world. Estimates suggest there are only 10 surviving boards from the 1950s-60s and 15+ from his 1990s-2000s builds. This scarcity, coupled with Curren’s legendary status, makes this board a true collector’s dream.

 𝟏𝟗𝟔𝟖 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐛s / 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐦𝐚 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐟𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝

What Makes This Board Special?  Shaped in 1968 – A transformative year for surfboard design - Classic Takayama craftsmanship with volan overlaps & T-band stringer - Deck patch on the fin – A perfect blend of function & style - A rare collector’s gem last auctioned in 2007!

 1976 Brewer Balsa

The 1976 Brewer Balsa is an 8’6” handcrafted surfboard featuring a Glass-on era correct original blue Rainbow fin and the Jericho Poppler-designed purple plumeria logo. Hand-shaped by Joe Blair under the legendary Dick Brewer, this board is a prime example of classic Hawaiian gun design.

 1966 𝘽𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘿𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙙 𝙉𝙪𝙪𝙝𝙞𝙬𝙖 𝑵𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒓

This legendary surfboard is in excellent condition, boasting unique features like its striking red deck with black nose accent, a glassed-in red fin, and the iconic Bing David Nuuhiwa nose riding logo.

 Greg Noll Outer Reef Pipeline gun

This 11’4” surfboard is an exact replica of the board Noll rode at Outer Reef Pipeline in 1964, a moment that cemented his status as a pioneer of big wave surfing. It remains in pristine showroom condition, featuring the iconic logo of Noll’s cameraman

 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐘 "𝑫𝑨 𝑪𝑨𝑻" 𝐔𝐏 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐁𝐈𝐃

This rare Greg Noll Miki Dora "Da Cat" Model surfboard, shaped in the mid-to-late 1990s, features balsa wood construction with koa wood accents. The craftsmanship is extraordinary, showcasing a "Da Cat" spoon shape carved into the nose.

 1956 𝑽𝒆𝒍𝒛𝒚 𝑱𝒂𝒄𝒐𝒃𝒔 𝑩𝒂𝒍𝒔𝒂 𝑷𝒊𝒈

A near-mint example of one of the most iconic surfboards of the 1950s. This classic balsa wood surfboard, designed by Velzy & Jacobs, helped revolutionize surfboard design with its pig shape, offering enhanced maneuverability and speed.