November 23, 2020
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 brass fuel tank with level indicator. This engine was originally found on a Victor tractor chassis flat-belt pulley. It features a Wizard friction-drive-generator that works, 16-inch flat-belt pulley, and flywheels that measure 30 inches in diameter. It was manufactured in Marion, Indiana.
Brown and Cochran 6hp
Winning bid: $32, 550 – 36 bids
This Brown and Cochran is repainted with brass piping. It features a riveted cooling tank, flat-belt pulley and brightwork, and is mounted on a steel frame. The engine is manufactured in Lorain, Ohio.
Lambert Gas Engine
Winning bid: $44,100 – 34 bids
The Lambert is tank-cooled and restored with brightwork and brass piping. It runs nicely and features a copper cooling tank. It’s mounted on a wooden base with 34-inch flywheels.
Hornsby Akroyd 5bhp Engine
Winning bid: $23,625 – 55 bids
This “14-gallon” engine features a single flywheel, nice original paint, a pot muffler and hot bulb. It’s mounted on a wooden platform.
Crossley Bros. Model K
Winning bid: $31,500 – 59 bids
This Model K features a single flywheel and older repaint. Its 4½-inch bore, and a 10-inch stroke with flywheels that measure 35-inches in diameter.
Otto 5hp
Winning bid: $24,675 – 51 bids
This repainted Otto is mounted on a cart and features Lonergan oilers, a correct rod wipe oiler, and a shop built water pump. It was restored in 2000 and has a gear-drive magneto.
Crossley Bros. Model N Engine
Winning bid: $16,800 – 45 bids
Still with original paint, the single flywheel engine is mounted on a wooden platform. It also has a pot muffler and hot tube.
Buckeye Gas Engine Co.
Winning bid: $20,475 – 34 bids
This repainted engine has had some brightwork done and is mounted on a wooden skid. Its features include a galvanized cooling-tank, an igniter trip that has been brazed, and a flat-belt pulley.
By Gas Engine Magazine Staff | Nov 23, 2020
