Challenger V8 Prototype Engine

Challenger V8 Prototype Engine

Craftsman: Bachtold, Thoms, and Dettrick

Knapp Collection #: 08

Catalog #: 2011.27.1

Contributor: Paul Knapp 

This Challenger V8 prototype engine is 12″-long, 12″-wide, 14″-high, and weighs 25 lbs. The engine was finished in the mid-1960s.

Conley “427” V8

Conley “427” V8

Craftsman: Gary Conley

Knapp Collection #: 315

Catalog #: 2011.35.10

Contributor: Paul Knapp

In 1988-89, Gary Conley fabricated the molds and patterns to produce a casting kit for this 4.27 cubic inch V8 and made it available in several variations.

COSWORTH DFV 1/3 Scale Formula 1 V8 Engine

COSWORTH DFV 1/3 Scale Formula 1 V8 Engine

Craftsman: Marcel Bouland

Knapp Collection #: 611

Catalog #: 2019.33.8

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This COSWORTH DFV 1/3 scale Formula 1 V8 engine has a bore of 1-inch and a stroke of .826-inch for a total capacity of 4.64 cubic inches.

Duesenberg Tether Car and Engine

Duesenberg Tether Car and Engine

Craftsman: Wayne Short

Knapp Collection #: 425

Catalog #: 2016.8.18

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This Duesenberg tether car and engine is about 10″-wide, 8″-high, and 21″-long. It sports a faithful reproduction of the Duesenberg .60 cubic inch engine.

Ford Model A 4-Cylinder Engine

Ford Model A 4-Cylinder Engine

Craftsman: Profi M. E.

Knapp Collection #: 94

Catalog #: 2009.9.12

Contributor: Paul Knapp 

This 1/5 scale replica of the 4-cycle, water-cooled engine in the famous Ford Model A of 1928 has a bore of .675″ and a stroke of .827″.

Four Atwood Crown Champion Model Engines

Four Atwood Crown Champion Model Engines

Craftsman: Bill Atwood

Knapp Collection #: 442, 443, 444, 445

Catalog #: 2016.8.24

Contributor: Paul Knapp

In 1939, Mr. Atwood designed his line of 10cc racing engines known as the Crown Champions to compete in the popular model racing circuits.

Guttu Offy Special 

Guttu Offy Special 

Craftsman: George "Ron" Guttu

Knapp Collection #: 569

Catalog #: 2019.9.9 

Contributor: Paul Knapp

The Guttu Offy Special has a miniature Offy engine that was scaled from drawings of the full-size original. It sports Ron’s custom made Winfield carburetors.

Holt Caterpillar Tractor Engine 

Holt Caterpillar Tractor Engine 

Craftsman: Ron Schindele

Knapp Collection #: 696

Catalog #: 2022.8.7

Contributor: Paul Knapp

Ron Schindele’s extraordinary rendition of the well-known Holt Caterpillar engine sold by Cole’s Power Models. His custom wound dynamo puts out about 40 volts.

Howell V-Twin Engine 

Howell V-Twin Engine 

Craftsman: Ramon Hoagland

Knapp Collection #: 694

Catalog #: 2022.8.5

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This Howell air-cooled V-twin engine was built by Ramon Hoagland. The engine is 18″-long, 11.5″-wide, 11″-high, and weighs 21 lbs.

Howell V4, 4-Cylinder 4-Stroke Model Engine

Howell V4, 4-Cylinder 4-Stroke Model Engine

Craftsman: Ramon Hoagland

Knapp Collection #: 667

Catalog #: 2021.9.5

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This Howell V4, 4-cylinder, 4-stroke model engine was built by Ramon Hoagland, of Colorado, in 2013.

Micro Dooling 61

Micro Dooling 61

Craftsman: John D. Ellis   

Knapp Collection #: 153

Catalog #: 2011.27.11

Contributor: Paul Knapp 

This miniature Micro Dooling is exactly 1/3-scale, burns methanol on spark ignition, and turns 38,200 revolutions per minute.

Miller 2-Cylinder DOHC Race Engine

Miller 2-Cylinder DOHC Race Engine

Craftsman: Ed Miller

Knapp Collection #: 479

Catalog #: 2016.8.31

Contributor: Paul Knapp

Ed Miller’s second engine is an inline twin DOHC with 1″ bore, 1.25″ stroke, and burns methanol (via his custom carburetors) on spark ignition.

Miller DOHC Water-Cooled 2-Cylinder Race Engine

Miller DOHC Water-Cooled 2-Cylinder Race Engine

Craftsman: Ed Miller

Knapp Collection #: 478

Catalog #: 2016.8.30

Contributor: Paul Knapp

Suitable for a radio-controlled car or boat, Ed Miller’s first engine is this dual-overhead-cam (DOHC) single with a bore of 1″ and a stroke of 1.25″. 

Morton M-42 4-Cylinder Flathead Model Car Engine

Morton M-42 4-Cylinder Flathead Model Car Engine

Craftsman: Jim Hawk

Knapp Collection #: 158

Catalog #: 2008.10.47

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This Morton M-42 burns gasoline on spark ignition and will turn a 14-6 propeller in excess of 6,500 RPM. The engine is 9″-long, 5″-wide, and 5″-high.

Offy 270 Racing Engine

Offy 270 Racing Engine

Craftsman: Roger Butzen

Knapp Collection #: 782

Catalog #: 2024.5.18

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This impressive Offy 270 racing engine was built by Roger Butzen in 2000.

OHV Inline Slant 4-Cylinder Engine 

OHV Inline Slant 4-Cylinder Engine 

Craftsman: Dick Pretel

Knapp Collection #: 591

Catalog #: 2019.11.4 

Contributor: Paul Knapp 

This overhead valve inline slant 4-cylinder engine is tilted 30 degrees to resemble the Pontiac Tempest and Chrysler engines used in the early 1960s.

Profi “DOHC 50” 4-Cylinder Inline Racing Engine

Profi “DOHC 50” 4-Cylinder Inline Racing Engine

Craftsman: Profi M. E.

Knapp Collection #: 237

Catalog #: 2011.27.20

Contributor: Paul Knapp 

This 50cc engine burns methanol on glow ignition and sports a pressure lubrication system. It measures 10″-long, 6″-wide, 6″-high, and weighs 2 lbs.

Riggle NOVI DOHC 1/4 Scale Sprint Car

Riggle NOVI DOHC 1/4 Scale Sprint Car

Craftsman: Jim Riggle

Knapp Collection #: 300

Catalog #: 2011.32.14

Contributor: Paul Knapp 

This 1/4 scale Novi V8 sprint car was designed and built by Jim Riggle, of North Dakota, in the mid-1980s. The model car is 37″-long, 16″-wide, and 12″-high. Jim used this sprint car as the test platform for his new model of the NOVI V8 engine.

Rodless Rotary Engine

Rodless Rotary Engine

Craftsman: Peter Grunstra

Catalog #: 2013.42.1

Donor: Peter Grunstra

This 2-cycle rodless rotary engine, suitable for aircraft or autos, is a prototype built by Peter Grunstra.

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