The Pre '30 Gas Engine Auction #1

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20114 IL Route 16, Nokomis, Illinois 62075
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3hp Golden Gate
Lot 250: 3hp Golden Gate

No visible serial number. Nice complete engine. Older repaint. Water jacket has old freeze crack and ignitor star has repairs. Wood battery box with coil. Mounted on skid. Engine is loose. 

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High bidder:5258
$56,100.00
Bids:79
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Geiser 2hp Baby
Lot 251: Geiser 2hp Baby

The smallest of the Geiser engines, marketed as “The Geiser Baby”, this engine, Sn. 2815, features a well machined hit and miss fly ball governor, counterbalanced crankshaft, gravity fed carburetor, tank cooling and is on its original factory cart. This engine retains an incredible amount of its original decorative pinstriping and is an extremely well preserved example.

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High bidder:5014
$45,100.00
Bids:114
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York 4hp, Flinchbaugh Manufacturing
Lot 252: York 4hp, Flinchbaugh Manufacturing

A very well presented York 4hp engine made by the Flinchbaugh Manufacturing Co., in York Pa.  This hopper cooled engine features their patented variable speed pendulum governor, is on its original factory cart with hand brake, has rear mounted factory dynamo with inverted mounted Thordarson cast iron ignition coil on the same bracket.  Original operating instructions are still mounted on the inside lid of the battery box. Does run! 

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High bidder:5025
$20,790.00
Bids:34
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22hp Gould, Shapley, & Muir Co.
Lot 253: 22hp Gould, Shapley, & Muir Co.

Twin cylinder opposed engine. Dual carb, Wico mag, dual fuel pump, side shaft. 1 exhaust rocker has been repaired. Engine is loose. 

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High bidder:5232
$27,500.00
Bids:197
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Gearless Olds 15hp
Lot 254: Gearless Olds 15hp

Developed in the 1890’s by P. F. Olds & Son with a very unique gearless valve operating design.  By 1890 the company was incorporated as Olds Gasoline Engine Works, then in 1899 the firm merged with Olds Motor Vehicle Company creating the Olds Motor Works.  This engine is one of the larger existing gearless models and is estimated to be 15hp.  Typical of Gearless Olds Engines, this engine has a horizontal fuel pump and features the clear glass gasoline overflow vessel. This engine has a fully finished crank and connecting rod and other finished machined surfaces.  This engine also has a built in clutch pulley with lever operation.  This engine recently underwent a full mechanical restoration, runs well and is mounted on a solid walnut display skid.

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High bidder:5308
$33,000.00
Bids:56
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Stickney Jr.
Lot 255: Stickney Jr.

Original cooling tank & muffler. Donut flywheel, igniter, and recast hot tube assembly. Original engine with some original decal left. Engine is loose. Mounted fuel pump

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High bidder:5274
$29,150.00
Bids:78
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15hp Fairbanks Morse Special Electric
Lot 256: 15hp Fairbanks Morse Special Electric

Cylinder stamp: 14757. Head stamp: 46144. Original paint, has match and air start. Engine is loose. Has spark saver 

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High bidder:5243
$36,300.00
Bids:119
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20hp Ostenberg Engine
Lot 257: 20hp Ostenberg Engine

Nice 2 cylinder opposed engine on cast iron base. Eisemann magneto, flat belt pulley, spark plug conversion. Also includes a set of igniters. Engine is loose. Has starting crank, 

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High bidder:5074
$7,920.00
Bids:22
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35hp Acme 3 Cylinder Engine
Lot 258: 35hp Acme 3 Cylinder Engine

SN: 227. Older repaint. Bar start- has various brass pieces throughout. Bosch mag, dual igniter switch, Wheeler Schebler carburetor, Detroit lubricator. Engine is loose. 

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High bidder:5095
$11,770.00
Bids:144
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1915 International Mogul Starting Engine
Lot 259: 1915 International Mogul Starting Engine

No tag. Older repaint, brass Lunkenheimer carburetor, new friction drive wheel. Complete and on correct base. Engine is loose. Brass rocker arm stand and rocker, engine lifts smoothly 

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High bidder:5203
$3,960.00
Bids:109
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2 Cylinder Standard Gas Engine
Lot 260: 2 Cylinder Standard Gas Engine

Older repaint. Has original Schebler carb, Detroit lubricator, gear drive mag, belt drive water pump, electric start. One head has been repaired. Mounted on steel beams. Engine is loose. 

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High bidder:5221
$20,020.00
Bids:118
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Air Cooler Motor Co. Engine
Lot 261: Air Cooler Motor Co. Engine

Twin cylinder- has dual carburetors. Detroit lubricator. Fins appear to be in good condition. No tag or visible serial number. Engine is loose. 

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High bidder:5221
$11,550.00
Bids:89
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5hp Faulk Gas Engine
Lot 262: 5hp Faulk Gas Engine

Missing tag. Stamped 34 on cylinder. Original patina, has crank guard, flat belt pulley, nickel igniter.Mostly complete. Engine is loose. 

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High bidder:5208
$8,910.00
Bids:71
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Richmond Standard/Granite Air Compressor Engine
Lot 263: Richmond Standard/Granite Air Compressor Engine

Stamped D.T.Jr. 2788. Original patina engine. Rear engine crank case, cover, and head has been repair. Includes governor weights but are off engine. Has recast hopper lids. Recast Richmond standard brass tag. Engine is loose. 

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High bidder:5030
$4,235.00
Bids:39
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4hp Field-Brundage
Lot 264: 4hp Field-Brundage

SN:5455. Original patina engine. Brass fuel pump, newly machine brass carburetor parts, and flat belt pulley. Engine is stuck. 

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High bidder:5236
$9,460.00
Bids:40
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Hawthorne Direct Current Generator
Lot 265: Hawthorne Direct Current Generator

5kw- type CF4. On case iron base. Belt drive. Stuck.

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High bidder:5282
$4,455.00
Bids:102
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3hp Christensen
Lot 266: 3hp Christensen

SN: 7768B. Repainted. Side shaft with fly ball governor, flat belt pulley, wood battery box, spark plug ignition. Mounted on cart. Engine is loose. 

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High bidder:5079
$9,020.00
Bids:64
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2hp Ward
Lot 267: 2hp Ward

SN: 3791. Repainted and on cart. Cast iron crank guard, ignitor, side shaft, flat belt pulley, and later style muffler. Engine is loose. 

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High bidder:5117
$6,050.00
Bids:96
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4hp Reeves Pulley Co. Engine
Lot 267A: 4hp Reeves Pulley Co. Engine

Sn. 6118, repainted, igniter, Lunkenheimer carburetor, cast crank guard, belt pulley, 

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High bidder:5183
$5,335.00
Bids:58
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Domestic 1-1/2hp Very Early Model
Lot 268: Domestic 1-1/2hp Very Early Model

Very early and rare Domestic beaded hopper 1-1/2hp engine Sn. 985.  Engine is on its original factory cart.  Engine retains its original finish and has an early W. H. Wilkinson cylinder oiler and Champion rod oiler with brass connecting rod.  Correct early style muffler and pulley, runs well.

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High bidder:5181
$11,000.00
Bids:124
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George Green 1hp
Lot 269: George Green 1hp

Manufactured in 1902 in limited numbers by Geroge Green of Lambertville NJ, an engine pioneer and sold to a very local market for small domestic purposes.  This tank cooled engine is of the highest quality construction with a fully machined head and connecting rod. Has a fully finished bell crank governor mechanism. Engine uses low tension igniter ignition, and has a well designed gravity fed carburetor.  Engine is on a well constructed finished oak cart with a box joint battery box. Outstanding example of a restored locally constructed engine.  Engine runs well.

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High bidder:5181
$10,010.00
Bids:137
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Carlisle and Finch ¼hp
Lot 270: Carlisle and Finch ¼hp

A very well preserved propane gas fueled, high tension, Carlisle and Finch engine from Cincinnati OH.   These engines were known to be sold as a kit from 1904 to about 1914, this engine features crowned flywheels and was most likely used to power a small Carlisle and Finch Bi-Polar Dynamo to run an early electric train set.  This engine is in its original finish and mounted on a very nice display cart with a small brass water cooling tank for easy display.  A Carlisle and Finch Manufacturers tag is included with the engine.

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High bidder:5147
$4,950.00
Bids:105
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2 1/2hp Olds
Lot 271: 2 1/2hp Olds

SN:2413. Nice original engine. Early model- 1895. Has hot tube assembly. Nice complete engine. 

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High bidder:5288
$29,150.00
Bids:199
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6hp IHC Mogul - Hopper Cooled
Lot 272: 6hp IHC Mogul - Hopper Cooled

SN: E7764. Older repaint. Accurate Type D magneto, hot muffler, large flat belt pulley. Mounted on wood skid. Engine is loose! 

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High bidder:5009
$6,600.00
Bids:116
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7-1/2 Crosley Type G1075
Lot 272A: 7-1/2 Crosley Type G1075

nice runner, mounted on cart, dual side shaft, cooling tank, repainted, belt pulley. 

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High bidder:5218
$5,830.00
Bids:74
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6hp International Mogul - Hopper Cooled
Lot 273: 6hp International Mogul - Hopper Cooled

SN: GZ557. Older repaint. Clutch pulley, IHC mag, new muffler tin. Mounted on cart. Engine is loose. 

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High bidder:5132
$6,600.00
Bids:38
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8" Delamater-Ericsson Hot-Air Pumping Engine
Lot 274: 8" Delamater-Ericsson Hot-Air Pumping Engine

Sn:8488. Older repaint. Has fabricated fire box. One wood base. Engine is loose. 

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High bidder:5010
$11,000.00
Bids:135
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1hp United States Inverted Engine
Lot 275: 1hp United States Inverted Engine

Missing tag. Older repaint, appears to be complete. Spark plug conversion. Has brass fuel tank, flat belt pulley. Cam gear has been welded. Engine is loose.

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High bidder:5301
$16,720.00
Bids:134
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7hp Sultan
Lot 276: 7hp Sultan

Sn: 3751. Older repaint. Battery and coil igniter, starting crank, flat belt pulley. Mounted on card. Engine is loose. 

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High bidder:5289
$5,060.00
Bids:83
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7hp Jacobson Side Shaft Engine
Lot 277: 7hp Jacobson Side Shaft Engine

Sn: 12065. Older repaint. Ignitor, flat belt pulley, cast iron crank guard, and battery box. Has shop built pot muffler.  Mounted on cart. Engine is loose. 

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High bidder:5079
$6,050.00
Bids:97
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Massey Harris 4 1/2HP
Lot 278: Massey Harris 4 1/2HP

Ser # 1304 end of crank – Original Paint, Clutch Pulley, On heavy cart, nice runner

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High bidder:5079
$7,700.00
Bids:139
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8hp IHC Hopper Cooled Famous
Lot 279: 8hp IHC Hopper Cooled Famous

SN: AF513E. Original patina engine. Webster mag, clutch pulley, tin crank guard. Factory IHC saw rig and new fuel tank. Has repair on rocker arm stand. Nice slow running engine. 

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High bidder:5270
$8,250.00
Bids:95
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6hp International Hopper Cooled Famous
Lot 280: 6hp International Hopper Cooled Famous

No serial number. Engine is stripped, but has Webster mag. Has repaired head, rocker arm, and exhaust. Mounted on cart. Seller states nice running engine. 

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High bidder:5130
$3,740.00
Bids:60
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6hp International Screen Cooled Famous
Lot 281: 6hp International Screen Cooled Famous

Sn: JB511E, in primer. New galvanized muffle shroud and crank guard, brass ignitor. Also includes fabricated screen cooled tank. Engine is loose. Ran approx. 3 years ago.  Includes belt drive water pump

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High bidder:5029
$9,020.00
Bids:133
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1hp IHC Mogul Jr- Funnel Top
Lot 282: 1hp IHC Mogul Jr- Funnel Top

Repainted. Flat belt pulley, gear drive mag, ignitor, correct style muffler. Mounted on wood skid. Engine is loose. 

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High bidder:5199
$2,585.00
Bids:49
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1hp IHC Jr- Slant Topper
Lot 283: 1hp IHC Jr- Slant Topper

Serial number is not legible. Older repaint. Gear drive mag, flat belt pulley, ignitor. Mounted on wood skid. Engine is loose.

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High bidder:5048
$2,200.00
Bids:48
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1hp Air Cooled Famous
Lot 284: 1hp Air Cooled Famous

SN: KB687. Complete. Older repaint, original muffler, brass fuel pump. Fins are in good condition. Mounted on wood skid. Engine is loose.

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High bidder:5182
$5,830.00
Bids:93
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9hp United
Lot 285: 9hp United

SN: 700135. Older restoration. Wood battery box with original style fuel tank, ignitor, cast oil can holder, wooden shaft mount pulley, tin crank guard. Mounted on cart. Engine is loose. 

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High bidder:5052
$3,795.00
Bids:64
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3hp John Deere Triunfo
Lot 286: 3hp John Deere Triunfo

SN: 634953. Has Argentinian tag. Igniter, correct muffler, flat belt pulley, kerosene carburetor, rebuilt JD mag. Mounted on wood skids. Engine is loose.  

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High bidder:5050
$5,060.00
Bids:38
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3hp John Deere EP
Lot 287: 3hp John Deere EP

SN: 276954. Restoration. Flat belt pulley, correct muffler, and has correct style battery box. Mounted on cart. Engine is loose. 

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High bidder:5235
$4,455.00
Bids:54
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1 1/2 hp John Deere E Spark Plug Engine
Lot 288: 1 1/2 hp John Deere E Spark Plug Engine

SN: 237722. Older repaint. Spark plug, brass tag, flat belt pulley, original style exhaust, and has fabricated coil box. Mounted on JD cart. Engine is loose. 

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High bidder:5045
$1,925.00
Bids:39
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Gould Shapley and Muir (GSM) Model K, 7hp
Lot 289: Gould Shapley and Muir (GSM) Model K, 7hp

Manufactured most likely in the 1920’s the GSM model K was a very similar design to the very popular Fairbanks Morse Z engine.  The model K is throttle governed with a gasoline starting reservoir and main kerosene tank.  This engine is in very good original condition, features a low tension Webster magneto, has a fixed pulley, and is mounted on a very appropriate cart, runs well.

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High bidder:5272
$2,090.00
Bids:53
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Cushman 4hp
Lot 290: Cushman 4hp

The popular Cushman Motor Works portable tank cooled engine on factory “Banjo” cart.  Engine is in very original condition, runs well and is ready to display.

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High bidder:5123
$1,925.00
Bids:46
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Economy JI 1-1/2hp to 2hp
Lot 291: Economy JI 1-1/2hp to 2hp

Produced by the Hercules Gas Engine Company and sold through Sears as the Economy brand engine.  This Engine a 1-1/2hp JI was the gasoline only industrial version of the 1930’s JK Kerosene engine. This engine is less seen than the JK version and has its own unique carburetor.  Engine has high tension ignition with a Wico EK magneto.  

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High bidder:5179
$880.00
Bids:52
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Economy JK 2-1/2hp to 3-1/2hp
Lot 292: Economy JK 2-1/2hp to 3-1/2hp

Hercules new design in 1930, the JK is a small compact self oiling kerosene fueled engine with high tension Wico magneto ignition.  This engine is the larger version of the JK engines, is in very good original finish, has the correct muffler and pulley and is mounted on what is believed to be a factory cart.

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High bidder:5179
$1,100.00
Bids:42
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Sandow 2-1/2hp
Lot 293: Sandow 2-1/2hp

Detroit Motor Car Supply Companies hopper cooled version of their successful low cost, lightweight, 2 cycle vertical engine.  Engine has an older restoration, appearing complete with brass carburetor, ignition timing lever and pulley.

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High bidder:5123
$2,200.00
Bids:59
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Massy Harris Type 3
Lot 294: Massy Harris Type 3

Introduced for the agriculture market in 1933 and gone by 1934 the Massy Harris Type 3 is the company's effort to create a modern variable speed, self oiling compact engine design.  Engine features an older restoration, is on a cart and runs.  Starting crank included.

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High bidder:5253
$3,025.00
Bids:91
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Lauson Frost King Jr
Lot 295: Lauson Frost King Jr

The John Larson Manufacturing Company of New Holstein, WI answer to a low cost high quality competitively priced farm engine circa 1916.  The Lauson Frost King Jr. is 1-1/2hp engine, has a drop forged crankshaft and connecting rod.  Engine has its original “hot” sumpter gear-driven magneto with low tension ignition ignition.  Engine is on a cart and runs well.

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High bidder:5087
$3,465.00
Bids:52
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IHC Famous 2-½hp Hopper Cooled
Lot 296: IHC Famous 2-½hp Hopper Cooled

Barn fresh, this 1914 IHC Famous is on its original factory cart, and has a Podlesak Low Tension Magneto.  Engine has its original serial tag, is free and ready for easy mechanical restoration.

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High bidder:5168
$4,620.00
Bids:82
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IHC 6hp M.
Lot 297: IHC 6hp M.

IHC 6 M on original skid, low tension magneto with overstrike ignitor ignition, has a factory clutch pulley. Older restoration, and mostly complete.

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High bidder:5227
$1,705.00
Bids:67
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