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Great Lakes 2T-1MS

1919-1940 - Golden Age
(Static Exhibit)

Country: United States
Year: 1931
Engine: Menasco Pirate
Horsepower: 125
Wingspan: 28 ' 6"
Top Speed: 110 mph (176 km/hr)
Gr. Weight: 1580 lbs (717 kg)
Original/Reproduction: Original

Great Lakes Aircraft produced 240 of their “Sport Trainer,” starting in 1929. They were soon famed as delightful aircraft capable of aerobatics. However, the company fell victim to the Great Depression. In more modern times the design was revived for limited production and as a home-build. Our Great Lakes was used for company promotion and as a trainer in Connecticut. It performed in our air shows from the early 70s until around 2000.

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Grout Steam Car

Ground Vehicles

Year: 1903

In an effort to show the superiority of the Grout Steam car over the horse, the above slogan was used in advertising literature accompanied by a graphic depiction of a horse’s skeleton. Just four years later Grout discontinued their steamer line. In 1904 Grout introduced a gas-powered car but few were made as the company […]

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Hanriot

1896-1913 - Pioneer Era
(Under Restoration)

Country: France
Year: 1910
Engine: ENV (original equipment), 1939 Franklin of 50 HP in Aerodrome’s example
Horsepower: 35
Wingspan: 30 '
Top Speed: 50 mph (80 km/hr)
Gr. Weight: 500 lbs (227 kg)
Original/Reproduction: Reproduction

René Hanriot built and raced motorboats, so it is not surprising that this airplane appears to have a racing skiff for a fuselage. The light weight, “monocoque” fuselage was advanced for the time. Hanriot’s son flew this type airplane in European competitions, and at age 15, was the youngest licensed pilot in Europe. Our reproduction flies in our airshows and reached over 1000’ of altitude for an extended flight at Hammondsport, NY in 1976.

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Heath Parasol LNA-40

1919-1940 - Golden Age
(Static Exhibit)

Country: United States
Year: 1932
Engine: Continental A-40
Horsepower: 37
Wingspan: 31 ' 3"
Top Speed: 80 mph (128 km/hr)
Gr. Weight: 700 lbs (318 kg)
Original/Reproduction: Original

In 1926, Edward Heath started the homebuilt aircraft movement by designing a small, light airplane using surplus, WWI Thomas-Morse Scout wings and a Henderson motorcycle engine. He sold complete aircraft and a kit of parts that a builder could assemble with common hand tools. Heath died in a test flight, but his little airplane is still being home-built and his company went on to become famous for producing outstanding electronic assembly kits. Our example was built in 1932.

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Hupmobile

Ground Vehicles

Year: 1912

Advertisements for the Hupmobile claimed that it was the dominant car of its type and never had a serious rival. Hundreds were shipped around the world to destinations such as Egypt, Russia, Japan, New Zealand and Australia. The Hupmobile was available in Runabout, Roadster, Touring Car and Coupe versions and prices ranged from $750 through […]

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I.H.C. Auto Buggy

Ground Vehicles

Year: 1913

The high carriage wheels and solid tires of the I.H.C. auto buggy were used because the company felt that they were “ageless attributes of any good automobile” even though most other car manufacturers had already adopted smaller pneumatic tires by this time. Under good conditions the I.H.C. could achieve 15 to 20 M.P.H. A removable […]

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Indian 4

Ground Vehicles

Year: 1931

The Indian Four evolved from the “Indian Ace”, a model that was produced for one year following the Indian company’s purchase of Ace Motor Corporation in 1927. The Four was designed by Arthur O. Lemon, the former Chief Engineer at Ace, who incorporated modifications such as trailing-link forks and quarter-elliptic leaf spring. Later the engine […]

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Indian 4

Ground Vehicles

Year: 1935

The Indian Four design was developed and produced through the Great Depression until it was discontinued in 1942. The 1936-37 models saw a cylinder head modification that was expected to improve fuel vaporization and produce more power, however, it also produced a great deal of heat. This, along with a valvetrain that required regular adjustment, […]

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Indian Motorcycle

Ground Vehicles

Year: 1917

Indian had at one time the largest motorcycle factory in the world. Starting in 1901 the Indian Company achieved fame prior to the First World War due to their great success at racing circuits around the globe. Advanced and sturdy designs insured their success for many years but changes on their board of directors led […]

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M1917 Light Tank

Ground Vehicles

Year: 1918

The M1917 Light Tank was an American copy of the French Renault FT which was manufactured by three American companies during and after World War I, including Van Dorn Iron Works, Maxwell Motor Company and C. L. Best Company. The American M1917 tanks were made under a special license agreement with the Renault company of […]

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