Original late 1890s / early 1900s Ernst & Plank stationary gasoline engine toy made in Nuremberg, Germany. Ernst Plan is known for making numerous variations of steam engine toys and magic. This is a much rarer 4 cycle gasoline engine toy model, that was runs off a torch and hot tube ignition system. Model has its original white porcelain hot tube and tin chimney. This hot tube is heated via the brass torch that is lit with a match and fueled by pipping from the external fuel tank. This model is made of numerous materials to include cast iron, brass, copper and tin. This is a very nice example of this model that wonderfully shows the original construction and materials. It has a very nice patina and aged look to it. It has what I believe is the original serial number on the base in white paint “No 167″ just below the belt pulley. It also comes with the original instructions card, I have never seen another original instructions card with the other Ernst Plank engines I’ve seen before. It also has the original fuel tank / base that come apart in two pieces. Not sure if these are supposed to be glued together or what? It is missing some original parts, most notably the original rocker “V” shaped rocker arm which operates the intake and exhaust valves on either side of the engine. I had a reproduction rocker arm that has turned out very nicely so far. It could use some grinding along the edges, a pin to hold it in place on the bottom of the engine, and two screws to make it complete. Or you could leave the engine without one if you just want it as a display piece. It is also missing some of the original pipping, fuel tank lid, and bits and pieces. You can reference the picture in the instructions card to see what all it originally came with. I’ve followed Ernst Plank engines like this for years and most are found missing pieces. This one is about as complete as I’ve seen. You could utilize a “parts” engine to complete this engine or have the missing parts made. Or display as is. I’ve priced this engine accordingly based on its condition. This is the nicest looking of the engines I’ve seen, but that’s just my opinion. The item “Early 1900 Ernst Plank Stationary Hit Miss Gas Engine Motor Steam Otto Schoenner” is in sale since Sunday, November 11, 2018. This item is in the category “Business & Industrial\Light Equipment & Tools\Stationary Engines\Engines”. The seller is “vintagefarmadv” and is located in West McLean, Virginia. This item can be shipped worldwide.