GERMAN TAIFUN "HOBBY" AND "HURRIKAN" MODEL AIRPLANE DIESEL ENGINES, LOT OF TWO,
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GERMAN TAIFUN "HOBBY" AND "HURRIKAN" MODEL AIRPLANE DIESEL ENGINES, LOT OF TWO, comprising a Hobby example, cylinder case embossed "1" in a circle over "Taifun" and reverse side with "Hobby", underside embossed "Made in Germany", black painted cylinder fins and propeller nut, inscribed with SN "T0456"; remaining a Hurrikan example, green anodized cylinder fins, crankcase end and propeller nut, crankcase embossed "Hurricane", and each mount embossed "Taifun", underside embossed "Made in Germany", inscribed with SN "27607", includes an unopened packaged brass silencer wing unit. Hurrikan crankshaft turns freely, Hobby crankshaft is frozen, and each is untested for functionality. Each fitted in original corrugated boxes with print on each side, each box marked "Bestell - Nr." and "1420" and "1422", includes needle valve, decals, manufacturers instruction manuals and registration card with corresponding serial number. 1957 and 1959. 2 1/2" x 3 3/4" and 2 1/2" x 2 3/4" overall.
Literature: Clanford - A Pictorial A to Z of Vintage and Classic Model Airplane Engines, p. 184, top right and third row left.
Provenance: From the collection of Fred Kaiser, East Sandwich, MA.
Literature: Clanford - A Pictorial A to Z of Vintage and Classic Model Airplane Engines, p. 184, top right and third row left.
Provenance: From the collection of Fred Kaiser, East Sandwich, MA.
Condition
Excellent overall condition in like unused condition, expected wear and minute imperfections, possible missing components and repairs.
Buyer's Premium
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GERMAN TAIFUN "HOBBY" AND "HURRIKAN" MODEL AIRPLANE DIESEL ENGINES, LOT OF TWO,
Estimate $80 - $120
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