Vehicle Description
The Wright Flyer, (also known as the Kitty Hawk, Flyer I or the 1903 Flyer), made the first sustained flight by a manned heavier-than-air powered and controlled aircraft-an airplane-on December 17, 1903. Invented and flown by brothers Orville and Wilbur Wright, it marked the beginning of the pioneer era of aviation. This first flight was roughly the distance of the wingspan of a modern day 747. We've come a loving way baby!
For consignment, a museum prototype roughly emulating the construction of the Wright Flyer of 1903. This piece does not fly and has no real engine, just a replica of what was in reality. It is correct in dimension and materials used for the wings and close to the original design. It is a fascinating look into the past and the early days of a heavier than air craft which started making the world a smaller place.
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Exterior
Constructed from steel rods and wood propellers, as well as yards of canvas wrapping, it employs the canard biplane configuration with a wingspan of 40-feet 4-inches, a camber of 1-20, a wing area of 510 square feet, and a length of 21-feet 1-inch. T he right wing was 4 inches longer because the engine was 30 to 40 pounds, (on the actual plane), heavier than Orville or Wilbur. Unoccupied, the machine weighed 605 pounds. As with the gliders, the pilot flew lying on his stomach on the lower wing with his head toward the front of the craft in an effort to reduce drag. The pilot was left of center while the engine was right of center. He steered by moving a hip cradle in the direction he wished to fly, (from whence the saying "flying by the seat of your pants" evolved!). The cradle pulled wires to warp the wings, and simultaneously turn the rudder for coordinated flight. The pilot operated the elevator lever with his left hand, while holding a strut with his right.
Engine & Cockpit
The engine is a simple box with no insides and is constructed of wood for this prototype. Struts are steel rods and there are plenty of connecting wires to keep the wings stable. The drive from the propellers was via a chain and gear setup taken directly from the Wright brothers bicycle building experience. On this example, the propellers are not able to make a complete revolution as they hit wood struts that support the rear steering vertical flaps if you will. Landing gear is a simple framework that acted like a ski per se until it dug into the ground.
This example is in good condition with canvas in excellent condition, structurally sound and mostly correct as to the original prototype flown on Kill Devil Hill. It is a wonderful accurate display which can be studied, touched and laid on, (simulated piloting), to experience the early sensation of actual flight, albeit primitive. It is definitely an educational piece ready for installation into a facility or museum. It does not run as there is no engine, just a wood replica of its shape and size.
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Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
Vehicle Equipment
- Exterior Color:
- Ivory
Vehicle Warranty
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About Classic Auto Mall
Classic Auto Mall is a world class consignment house located in southeastern Pennsylvania with indoor showroom space for up to 1,000 collectable and special interest vehicles offered for sale. We are conveniently located just west of Philadelphia. This one of a kind building is climate controlled and security monitored and is the ultimate destination for classic and specialty car lovers. The building is located right on the Pennsylvania Turnpike with terrific frontage and exposure. Additionally, this one of a kind building houses one of the finest barn find collections in the world with over 400 vehicles on display. The facility and grounds have plenty of room for indoor and outdoor automotive related events, car shows, car club meets, ride and drives and more.
Classic Auto Mall by the Numbers:
- 336,000 square foot climate controlled building 8 acres under one roof
- Showroom space for 1,000 vehicles for sale and 400 barn finds on display-Capacity of 1,400 vehicles indoors!
- 40-acre property with 1,500 feet of frontage on the Pennsylvania Turnpike
- 28 acres paved, lined and lighted parking lot with space for 2,500 vehicles Parking for 1,000 additional vehicles on the outside green space
Classic Auto Mall is within easy driving distance of many cities and destinations on the East Coast including:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 48 miles New York City 132 miles
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 35 miles Washington, DC 123 miles
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 78 miles Maple Grove Raceway 9 miles
Hershey, Pennsylvania 65 miles King of Prussia Mall 30 miles
Manheim, Pennsylvania 39 miles
This wonderful facility started life as a clothing outlet mall in 1985 and then evolved into a furniture outlet mall until it closed its doors in 2011. The building reopened as Classic Auto Mall January 1, 2017. There is a 188 room Holiday Inn with a walk-thru entrance attached to the facility that has a full-service restaurant, lounge, meeting facilities and an indoor swimming pool. The hotel just underwent a $3,000,000 renovation.
With an abundance of car collectors, car clubs and racetracks located within a short distance, this fantastic facility is ideally situated.
Our consignment program has classic car lovers excited to have a facility like this to store and offer their prized possessions for sale. We market vehicles worldwide and get top dollar for your one special car or your entire collection! Please contact us further to discuss your needs.
Terms and Conditions
- Secure Purchase
- Cashier's Check/money order
- Cash (in person)
- Personal check (once cleared)
General Terms
Notice to Bidders: The vehicles we list for sale at eBay are also for sale at our retail location. Please contact us to confirm vehicle availability.
We reserve the right to end an auction early. Deposit: We require a non-refundable $500 deposit within 48 hours of winning the auction. Please call to make arrangements for payment. We accept the following forms of payment: Cash in person, wire transfer, certified funds, institutional financing. All sales transactions must be completed within 7 calendar days of auction close.
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Fees and Taxes
State or local taxes, title, license fee, processing fees, registration fee, dealer documentary fee, finance charges, emission testing fees, and compliance fees are additional to the advertised price.
