Projector

New Shoreham, RI  2021

 

Potato Digger

Waterford, CT  2020

 

Cigar Store Indian

Middletown, CT  2017

There wasn't a cigar store be found nearby this Indian, only a restaurant. 

Antique Outboards

Some of the antique marine engines on display this year's exposition looked like they've hardly been used.

Others obviously have been well used.

It appeared that Evinrude engines made up the majority of engines on display.

 Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT  2017

Testing

Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT  2017

While it is fun to look at and admire these antique marine engines, the real fun comes in starting them up and watching them run as shown here.  

Single Vertical Marine

Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT  2017

These antique steam engines require constant maintenance.  This particular engine was built by a John Titus in Oyster Bay, NY back in 1891.  It consists of a single cylinder and generates 16 horsepower. 

Wolverine Semi Diesel

Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT  2017

I'm not sure what makes this a "semi" diesel.  The specs are as follows, for those much more mechanically inclined than I.

1926 Wolverine

Semi-Diesel

8-1/2" Bore, 12-1/2 Stroke

2128 Cu. Inches (35L)

Air Start, Burning Wick Ignition

Steam Power

Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT  2017

Christian Brothers Doctor Pump Engine

Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT  2017

This engine is featured every year at the Antique Marine Engine Show.  It was built around 1903 and was originally on the steamer "Guntersville".

Pair of Scouts

Springfield, MA  2017

1916 Indian Powerplus

Springfield, MA  2017

The Indian Powerplus  celebrated it's 100th anniversary last year.  It was the first motorcycle to feature a clutch and a kick starter rather than the traditional bicycle pedals.

1932 Indian Scout Pony

Springfield, MA  2017

The original selling price for this motorcycle was $225.  

Indian 'Eighty'

Springfield, MA  2017

I have never been on a motorcycle and never had any great desire to ride one.  Seeing some of these classic bikes makes me wonder what I might have missed in life.  

Indians

Springfield, MA  2017

The Indian Motorcycle Co, the first motorcycle company in America manufactured motorcycles in Springfield from 1901 to 1953.  The History of Springfield museum now houses the Esta Manthos Indian Motorcycle Collection which contains over two dozen rare Indian Motorcycles.  

Mermaid

Niantic, CT  2017

This mermaid caught my eye standing in front of an antiques shop in Niantic.  I think she has seen better days. 

Once a Wagon

Mystic, CT  2017

Antique Wagon

Mystic, CT  2017

Olde Mistick Village is a unique shopping area right off of I-95 and serves as an "unofficial" gateway to Mystic and the other historic attractions in the area.  The Village consists of 60 shops and restaurants and was designed to resemble a New England town from the 1720's.  Scattered throughout the village are antiques such as this wagon which add to the charm of shopping here. 

Garden View

Harkness Memorial State Park

Waterford, CT  2017

More engines

Some engines looked in pretty good shape, and were ready to run......

Some are definitely works in progress.....

Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT  2016

Packard Engine

Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT  2016

This engine was built by the Packard Motor Car Co. of Detroit, Michigan around 1940.  The engine has 12 cylinders and generates 1300 HP.  Three of these engines would provide  power for the US Navy's  Patrol Torpedo (PT) boats during World War II.   This engine was operating and created quite a roar when throttled up.