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1880 Lenoir Four-Stroke Engine Sells For Six Figures

A true survivor, this four-stroke engine exhibits an incredible patina that tells its story. This is a unique example of an 1880-1885 Moteur Lenoir gas engine in very complete and unprecedented condition. The engine is an early second-generation model and is the only one known of its kind. It is in original condition and even

Kenny and Wendy Wolf Collection, 2nd installment results

Check out these auction results from the Kenny and Wendy Wolf collection, including the winning bids on these fascinating machines. August 11 – 13, 2020, in Peru, Indiana Gemmer Horizontal Winning bid: $79,800 – 47 bids The original Gemmer engine is unstamped but estimated to be 4hp. It has a copper water tank and unique

C.H. Wendel Archive: Reference Books, Steam and Magazine Literature

On August 12, 2019, Old Iron lost C. H. Wendel — community member, author and Gas Engine Magazine contributor — whose passion and knowledge for gas engines was unmatched. May 21st, 2020, was the close of an online auction featuring his personal collection of vintage printed materials. Following are the results. “We were

Kenny And Wendy Wolf Collection Auction – Second Installment

Kenny and Wendy Wolf Collection Second installment preview conducted by Aumann Auctions, Inc. Online-only auction takes place June 30, auctions begin closing at 6 p.m. An open house will be held June 25 through 27 at the 30th Annual Hoosier Flywheeler show in Peru, Indiana — 3474 West 200 North Peru, Indiana, 46970. The auction will feature over

Kenny and Wendy Wolf Collection: Results from the First Installment

This Callahan salesman sample is believed to be the only one in existence and sold for $23,625. Old iron brought big bucks at the first of two installments of the Kenny and Wendy Wolf Collection auction, Nov. 7-9, 2019. The online auction, hosted by Aumann Auctions Inc., featured more than 100 gas engines as well

The Kenny and Wendy Wolf Engine Collection

Nov. 6, 2019, kicked off the first of two auctions of the Kenny and Wendy Wolf engine collection. Kenny and Wendy, as many readers know, have been buying, selling and collecting engines for some 50 years, with some of the rarest and most interesting engines ever made passing through their hands at one time or

A Life in Old Iron: C.H. Wendel, 1939-2019

C.H. “Chuck” Wendel in 2008. Wendel researched and recorded the products of the myriad gas engine manufacturers in the early days of industry. If there’s one name everyone in the old iron community knows, it’s C.H. Wendel. The author of some three dozen books covering the vast landscape of agricultural technology of yore, Charles Harry

Jim Erdle’s Legendary Antique Tractors Sold at Auction

Every once in while, maybe once in a lifetime, even priceless things are sold. Like the legendary tractor collection of 85-year-old Jim Erdle. Jim’s eye for rare and unique tractors has earned the respect of the masses over the years and allowed him to assemble one of the finest tractor collections of all time. But all

Aumann Auctions, Inc. Continues to Exceed Expectations Nationwide

Aumann Auctions, Inc. a MarkNet Alliance Member, had the privilege to conduct the Barb & Ron Koogler John Deere Collection Auction. The Koogler’s had a pristine collection of literature, memorabilia, toys, pedal tractors and antique tractors that drew in a crowd of over 400 bidders from all over the world, as far away as Australia.

Auction Results from the Lake Side Farms Tractor and Engine Collection by Aumann Auctions

Some top sellers from the Lake Side Farms Tractor and Engine Collection Auction: 1922 Rumely Oil Pull Model K 12-20: $65,000 New Era Little Giant 6 hp engine: $40,000 Caterpillar 30 with swap tracks: $37,500 IHC Titan sideshaft 4 hp engine: $32,500 Dieter 15 hp portable engine: $22,500 Mid-range sellers: Advanced Rumely color poster, framed under glass:

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