Lot #96: Vintage new in the box 2 stroke glow plug engine

Donated by local sports memorabilia shop this item is in vintage new in the box condition. Cox .049 Texaco Special Duration model airplane engine. It is a vintage, new-in-box collector's item designed for model aircraft. It is a 2-stroke internal combustion glow plug engine with a displacement of .049 cubic inches. The engine was specifically designed for "Texaco" class free-flight models, which require longer engine run times, and features a lower compression head to handle a larger propeller for better climbing and longer flights. The engine uses glow fuel, with Cox recommending a mix containing at least 20% castor oil. These engines are considered collector's items and are available for sale through various online marketplaces, often new in the original box Pickup category timeslot {A}