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The Regular Stuff: Chat, Buy, Sell, Off Topic, etc. => General Discussion - Scale Model Gas Engines - Hit & Miss - Throttle Governed - Non-Compression – etc => Topic started by: Steamandoil (Tim) on June 21, 2021, 12:13:56 am

Title: Re: eBay Jensen #20
Post by: PO9R4S4CHE on June 21, 2021, 02:53:02 pm

One of these days Ill be able to flex and scorw a Jensen for $6543.21.  i put in a bid at 300 and it blew up to over 1000 on day 1.  i was mind blown seeing its final sale.  funny number too.  $6543.21[attachimg=1]

Title: Re: eBay Jensen #20
Post by: Steamandoil (Tim) on June 21, 2021, 09:10:55 am

Thanks both of you! I’m not a “collector” of high end stuff. (I don’t think!) But I remember Nick traveling a while back to buy a rare generator worth a lot. I had a hunch it might be rare generator on original plant.
So I learn. I haven’t run anything since winter but I have a red tag 65 and a red tag 75 coming from yesterday’s auctions. That’s probably a total of 25 engines but I’m not a collector!(?)

Title: Re: eBay Jensen #20
Post by: St Paul Steam on June 21, 2021, 06:13:49 am

We know for sure it was made in 1951, it had some history being with the last owner for 35 yrs, it was in very good condition. the new owner is an avid Jensen collector & NOT a member here. This went for nearly double what my Jensen friends thought it would go...you just need 2 bidders who "really" want it.

Title: Re: eBay Jensen #20
Post by: classixs on June 21, 2021, 01:53:23 am

I was quite surprised as well!
Assumed it would go high for a 20, but when deducting the value i would have set on a standalone Omega generator, there´s still enough left for a nice Jensen 50.

However, it is extremely rare seing a powerplant with this generator.
So if i was aiming to complete a collection, getting close to it and had the funds available, i would most likely have gone "all in" as well.
No telling if another comes up within the next decade...eventhough this impressive sale does help raising the chance that one or more will.

Title: eBay Jensen #20
Post by: Steamandoil (Tim) on June 21, 2021, 12:13:56 am

I haven’t posted lately but I lurk on a regular basis. So fill me in: What makes the $6k Jensen #20 special? I’m guessing the generator plays a part also. Less than 5k was the highest Jensen I remember seeing up until today.
And is the new owner a forum member or are they just keeping it confidential?
Cheers
Tim