That may be the case, but they had what has to be the most memorable surf ad campaign ever.
One ad was denied by Surfer mag. The one with Dora posed in front of crossed boards as if he was crucified. The remaining ad campaign for Da Cat did not run in Surfer at all.
A few were pretty classic, too.
And since this topic has been resurrected once more...
Did anyone see the recent auction where a glass off "restored" Cat sold for $30k?
Seriously, 30 thousand for a board that has had more "work" than Cher. Some people have lots of money and little sense.
There were many other boards in that auction which were far more desirable and sold for much, much less.
I"m going to respond to a few comments since I brought this topic up again. Obviously, someone paying $30k for a foam 1966 model board that has been restored, not original or rare has money to burn. Plus how much has that board been restored? Glass taken off, new logo, reglassed and pigmented, redone fin; not a1966 board. For us collectors back in the 80's and 90's, it was all about being original, how clean, and the rarity of the board. Like I said before, I was the one who contacted and worked with the LA Detective on the fake da cats in April1995; I have an article from April 8, 1995 The Daily Breeze. When I brought home my black cat from the guy it was a quick transaction off the freeway ramp. When I got it home, I realized it was not real comparing it with my other two 1966 DaCats. To set the record straight on how many fake ones there were; only four. Shortly there after I sold my entire surfing collection for 2 reasons. Danny Brawner, Randy Lewis, Auctions, Longboard Grotto, someone trying to make copy DaCats or people begging me to sell them one of my boards that didn't even surf. To me when I collected in the 1980's and 90's it was fun to learn and share information and trade with other collectors. Someone made a comment about DaCats being a "dog", It is true I rode one of my DaCats in the 90"s not my favorite board to ride for many reasons in the design/shape. But what 60's boards can you compare to longboards now days. It is true that Dora took the Yater Spoon idea and incorporated it into his board. I made a comment that they posted in the Daily Breeze back in 1995; "There's a trust thing among those who love the old surfboards. You trade and sell and have fun with it. But this has left a dirty taste."
One ad was denied by Surfer mag. The one with Dora posed in front of crossed boards as if he was crucified. The remaining ad campaign for Da Cat did not run in Surfer at all.
A few were pretty classic, too.
Miki Dora crucifix.jpg
merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assorted
And since this topic has been resurrected once more...
Did anyone see the recent auction where a glass off "restored" Cat sold for $30k?
Seriously, 30 thousand for a board that has had more "work" than Cher. Some people have lots of money and little sense.
There were many other boards in that auction which were far more desirable and sold for much, much less.
merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assorted
I"m going to respond to a few comments since I brought this topic up again. Obviously, someone paying $30k for a foam 1966 model board that has been restored, not original or rare has money to burn. Plus how much has that board been restored? Glass taken off, new logo, reglassed and pigmented, redone fin; not a1966 board. For us collectors back in the 80's and 90's, it was all about being original, how clean, and the rarity of the board. Like I said before, I was the one who contacted and worked with the LA Detective on the fake da cats in April1995; I have an article from April 8, 1995 The Daily Breeze. When I brought home my black cat from the guy it was a quick transaction off the freeway ramp. When I got it home, I realized it was not real comparing it with my other two 1966 DaCats. To set the record straight on how many fake ones there were; only four. Shortly there after I sold my entire surfing collection for 2 reasons. Danny Brawner, Randy Lewis, Auctions, Longboard Grotto, someone trying to make copy DaCats or people begging me to sell them one of my boards that didn't even surf. To me when I collected in the 1980's and 90's it was fun to learn and share information and trade with other collectors. Someone made a comment about DaCats being a "dog", It is true I rode one of my DaCats in the 90"s not my favorite board to ride for many reasons in the design/shape. But what 60's boards can you compare to longboards now days. It is true that Dora took the Yater Spoon idea and incorporated it into his board. I made a comment that they posted in the Daily Breeze back in 1995; "There's a trust thing among those who love the old surfboards. You trade and sell and have fun with it. But this has left a dirty taste."
Fake DaCats The Daily Breeze Aricle April 8 1995.jpg
Fake DaCats The Daily Breeze Aricle April 8 1995.pg 2.jpg
This was a fun thread. Lots of good stuff..
That which can be assorted without evidence was read in an illegal magazine.
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