1930s - Extremely Rare Antique Weeden 643 - Live Steam Tractor

Description: LIVING ESTATE SALE (Details at the end of description) For your consideration is a Weeden 643 Live Steam Tractor made in the USA in the early 1930s. From the Weeden Site :"The Weeden No. 643 tractor was introduced in 1924 and produced into 1937, 8 1/2" long X 4" wide and stands 11 1/2" high." This is an amazing collectible and it probably belongs to a museum.It is 100% complete, 100% original and I have the feeling that it was not fired (I am NOT sure).But I was unable to make it run on air.I checked the lines that are open, the piston/cylinder/distributor are moving properly.So, I just don't know... Maybe a timing problem ?As it took me 10 minutes just to put a small screw back in place, I am clearly not qualified any longer for precision work. I did fall in love when I saw it and probably paid too much for it. To break even, I need $578 and hopefully will find someone who appreciates the very rare item as much as I did. Please select the shipping system that suits you best. Condition : This 90 years old collectible probably belongs in a museum. It is 100% Original, 100% Complete and possibly (?) unfired. But I was unable to make it run. I would cosmetically rate it a C7. VERY IMPORTANT : I am offering four shipping options. You can check the cost by clicking next to shipping on "See Details" or make your choice at take-out. The default is usually UPS Ground as Expedited Shipping can be expensive and is not necessarily more reliable. Please keep in mind that I do not control the cost of shipping that is calculated by eBay. Free pick-up is always available (Rock Hill, SC). LESS IMPORTANT : Items are packed and ready for shipping when I make the listing. Combined shipping cannot be done if one item is larger than 8 x 8 x 8 packed. If it is possible, smaller items can be combined upon request prior to the payment. Guarantee : Item is guaranteed to be as described. I am a very honest seller hoping to deal with honest buyers. If I know something is wrong, I will disclose it but I certainly can make an honest mistake and will do my very best to correct it. Warning : Many of these older collectibles are not in compliance with today's safety standards. It is the responsibility of the buyer to determine whether or not they are still suitable for their intended purpose. Adult supervision is indispensable with any steam engine. Packaging :Items are packed carefully and should remain undamaged through a standard level of care during handling. LIVING ESTATE SALE DETAILS :I had my first steam engine when I was 9 years old. That was 65 years ago. I have been collecting them for 25 years and I am now 74. None of my descendants is interested in the collection, so I decided that it was time to liquidate. As of October 2024, I still have over 1,300 engines of all kinds to list. I believe in full disclosure. It takes me about an hour to list one item, between the assessment, the testing, the video, the photos, the description and the very careful packaging. I try to have very reasonable prices. At comparable quality, my prices are probably the lowest on the market.SV/AI

Price: 578 USD

Location: Rock Hill, South Carolina

End Time: 2024-11-29T12:43:23.000Z

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