Category: Golden Age (1919-1939)

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Pratt & Whitney R-985 Radial Engine Offered For Sale

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A 450 hp Pratt & Whitney R-985 radial engine has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

R-985 450hp Early Antique Model Engine. Has external oil lines for rocker shaft and value covers held by clips. We think this was built in the mid 1940’s… Engine turns free…

The engine is located in Auburn, California and is currently being offered for US $8,000. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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For Sale: Restored 1936 Porterfield 35-70 “No Damage History, Always Hangared”

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A 1936 Porterfield 35-70 with “no damage history, logs complete and always hangared” has hit the market.

The aircraft (N326GH / S/N 182) reportedly completed a five year restoration in February 2018 and had an annual in January 2020. It has 1052 TT and 52 SMOH. The machine is located in Port Orange, Florida and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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For Sale: 1939 Piper J3-C65 “Always Kept in Hangar”

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A 1939 Piper J3-C65 has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

TT 2867 hrs. Engine SMOH 530 hrs. Compression high 70’s. Recent installations include Grove Brakes, ACK ELT, New Spark Plugs, 500 hr mag service. Always kept in hangar. Annual due Nov. 2020.

The aircraft was reportedly restored in 1989 with related details included in the listing. It is located in Durham, Connecticut and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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For Sale With Reduced Price: DC-3A With Airframe Spares, Extra Engine

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1940 Douglas DC-3A S/N 2239 (N28AA) is available for sale with a newly reduced price.

It was the fifth DC-3A delivered to Braniff Airways in 1940 as N25666. In April 1953 the aircraft was sold to Trans Texas Airways who operated it for the next 15 years. It then flew with various airlines including Eastern Express Airlines, a subsidiary of Eastern Airlines. It was eventually acquired by the late Ron Alexander, who performed an overhaul of the machine, installing a new passenger interior and applying the polished / painted finish. It was sold to the current owner in 2017.

The airframe reportedly has 83,025 TTSN while the two Pratt & Whitney R-1830 engines have 930 and 1479 SMOH. It includes an avionics package, “numerous airframe spares,” and a spare R-1830 engine w/ 650 hrs SMOH.​

The aircraft is located in Georgia and is now being offered for $290,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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1938 Waco AVN-8 With “5 Hrs Since Major” Relisted For Sale With Reduced Price

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A 1938 Waco AVN-8 has been relisted for sale with a reduced price.

The aircraft reportedly has “5 hours since major, 5 hours since complete recovery with Ceconite, 5 hours since prop rebuild, 330 Jacobs, Cleveland brakes, mohair and leather interior.”

The machine is located in St. Louis, MO and is now available for US $97,500, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Lukgraph Announces New Hawker Nimrod Mk.1 Kits in 1/32 and 1/48 Scales

Lukgraph has announced the upcoming release of Hawker Nimrod Mk 1 model kits in 1/32 and 1/48 scales.

According to the company, the fuselage, wings and empennage surfaces will be cast while all other components will be directly 3D printed. The kit will also include photo-etched parts to enhance the interior and “painting schemes 2 or 3 in both scales.”

3D prints included in the set: All struts, wheels, exhaust pipes, headrest, air intake, radiator, rear support (with additional brass wire). 3D printing is also the whole interior and here it is a novelty – the grate is already assembled as a whole (in one piece). Additionally, seat, instrument panel, control column and all elements inside… The kit will be given without resin casting blocks – they will be removed and the model will be pre-cleaned. Supports for 3D prints – the minimum quantity to guarantee a good print. Windscreen as photo-etched frame + laser cut foil 0.5 mm, secured with double-sided foil ensuring perfect transparency.

As of this writing, the models are awaiting their turn for production and are expected to be released “before this winter.” The company states that “due to the advanced release technology, the model should be easy to assemble even for people who have not dealt with resin kits.”

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“One of a Kind” 7/8 Scale Gee Bee Offered For Sale

A “one of a kind” 7/8 scale Gee Bee R-1 has been spotted for sale.

The aircraft described as a “model” in new condition and the sale reportedly includes plans on how it was built. Construction is said to be “all wood” including the motor.

It is located in Berlin, Massachusetts and is currently being offered for US $5,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Pearl Harbor Survivor: Restored 1933 WACO UIC Offered For Sale

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1933 WACO UIC S/N 3767 (N13408) has hit the market.

The airframe reportedly has 1425 TTSN (140 hrs since restoration) while the Continental W-670-6A engine has 375 TT (185 hrs SMOH by Aero Engines). Additional features include disk brake conversion, Jasco alternator, Eclipse direct drive starter, wheel pants (not presently installed), locking tailwheel, 75 gallon fuel, navigation lights and beacon. Avionics include a Garmin 250XL map / com, King KT76A transponder / encoder and PS Engineering PS-1000 4 place intercom. A fresh annual is reportedly included with sale. Continue reading Pearl Harbor Survivor: Restored 1933 WACO UIC Offered For Sale

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Douglas DC-3A Offered For Sale With “Numerous Airframe Spares,” Extra Engine

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1940 Douglas DC-3A S/N 2239 (N28AA) has hit the market.

It was the fifth DC-3A delivered to Braniff Airways in 1940 as N25666. In April 1953 the aircraft was sold to Trans Texas Airways who operated it for the next 15 years. It then flew with various airlines including Eastern Express Airlines, a subsidiary of Eastern Airlines. It was eventually acquired by the late Ron Alexander, who performed an overhaul of the machine, installing a new passenger interior and applying the polished / painted finish. It was sold to the current owner in 2017.

The airframe reportedly has 83,025 TTSN while the two Pratt & Whitney R-1830 engines have 930 and 1479 SMOH. It includes an avionics package, “numerous airframe spares,” and a spare R-1830 engine w/ 650 hrs SMOH.​

The aircraft is located in Georgia and is currently being offered for $350,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.
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“Absolutely Complete, Unique” 1919 Aircraft Offered For Sale

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An aircraft described as having been built by aviator Charles Dumont following WW1 is currently available for sale. The listing states (in part):

Purchased from the family who had kept it out of sight for almost a century.
This aircraft is absolutely complete and can be restarted quite easily. Can be shipped by 20-foot container worldwide. For serious buyers only, firm price

The machine is located in Bort l’Étang, France and is currently being offered for US $50,000. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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