Vintage 1953 1955 Zippo Lighter U-55 Gale V Unlimited Hydroplane Boat Racing Pat For Sale

Cleaning out family members home. Listing items here and there. Found a bunch of zippos. Listing individual/pairs and a lot.
They haven't been touched in decades. This one is for the U-ff Gale Hydroplane Boat racing. We all live near detroit, so not uncommon. But most of his stuff was automotive. Some wear on it but overal not bad.
The below is from AI if ya wanna read it.Thx
Up for sale is an incredibly rare and historically significant vintage 1953–1955 Zippo lighter celebrating the legendary U-55 Gale V Unlimited Class hydroplane racing boat the Gale V was the crown jewel of 1950s boat racing, famously winning the prestigious APBA Gold Cup in 1954. The front of this lighter features a beautifully detailed, applied brass-tone silhouette of the iconic needle-nosed hydroplane hull tearing across the water.This lighter features the early three-line block text layout on its flat bottom with the "PAT. 2517191" inscription, dating its manufacture precisely to the 1953–1955 golden era of the Gale racing fleet. The brushed-chrome case shows honest vintage character with heavier pocket wear and surface scratching from age, giving it a fantastic, authentic "survivor" look. It has been left completely unpolished and untouched to preserve its historical value for specialized sports, automotive, and Zippo collectors. Please study all photos for exact condition details. Ships securely with tracking and full insurance. Sold as-is