The late afternoon sun was beginning its gentle descent toward the western ridges of the Swiss Alps, casting long, golden fingers of light across the tranquil waters of Lake Como. Inside the restored subterranean watergate of Villa Bellisima, the gentle slap of water against the ancient stone slips echoed like a peaceful heartbeat. Dante Moretti stood on the wooden catwalk beside his 1968 Riva Aquarama Super, checking the oil pressure…
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