Auction details
JIM FLORIO ESTATE RC MODEL AIRPLANES & RELATED
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Internet-only (timed) auction
Started:
24th Oct, 2025 …
Description
THIS IS THE SECOND AUCTION FOR THE ESTATE COLLECTION OF JIM FLORIO. JIM WAS THE DESIGNER OF THE FAMED FLORIO FLYER. HE WAS CO-OWNER FLORIO FLYER CORP AND HAD A LOT OF INGENUITY IN THE WORLD OF MODEL AIR PLANES. IN THIS AUCTION WE BE FEATURING A B29 BOMBER RC MODEL PLANE WITH A WINGSPAN OF OVER 11 FT AND A LENGTH OF ALMOST 100 INCHES (PLEASE SEE THE PICTURES). MANY RC CONTROLLERS, SEVERA LOTS OF RC PLANE ENGINES, LOTS OF BALSA WOOD, AND MANY DIFFERENT LOTS OF PLANE BUILDING SUPPLIES. WEALSO HAVE INCLUDED A HANDFUL OF VINTAGE TO SOMEWHAT MODERN AIRPLANE KITS AS WELL AS MODERN AIR PLANES. SOME APPEAR TO BE NEW IN THE BOX. ... IN THE UPCOMING AUCTIONS AUCTIONS WE WILL BE FEATURING OVER 300 MODEL AIR PLANE ENGINES, SEVERAL DIFFERENT TYPES OF PARTS, SEVERAL LOTS OF BALSA WOOD, OVER 200 DRAWN AND COPIED MODEL AIR PLANE BULEPRINTS, COVERING MATERIALS, A GRIZZLY SAND BLASTER CABINET, AIR COMPRESSOR, YEARS OF MODEL AIR PLANE RELATED MAGIZINES, INFORMATION FROM THE FLORIO COMPANY, AND MUCH MORE. WE ASK THAT YOU READ THE TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR THE AUCTION AS WELL AS THE SHIPPING & PICK UP INFORMATED LOCATED IN THE "DETAILS" SECTION OF THE AUCTION. IT IS OUR PLEASURE TO BRING THIS COLLECTION TO MODEL AIRPLANE ENTHUSIASTS. THANK YOU, JEFF PENNINGTON, PENNINGTON AUCTIONS.
Auction lots (253)
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Lot 200
40
B29 BOMBER (4) ENGINES, PILOTS, GUNNERS, SEE DESC.
SHIPPING ARRANGEMENTS WILL NEED TO BE MADE BY BUYER. OVERALL LENGTH IS APROX 99 INCHES WITH APROX WINGSPAN MEASURING 142 INCHES.
Lot 205
6
FOX 50TH ANNIV MODEL 35 STUNT ENGINE
Lot 207
3
(1) FOX #09 & (1) FOX #07 ENGINES
Lot 208
8
FOX #35 50TH ANNIV COLLECTORS EDITION ENGINE
Lot 210
5
(1) FOX #15 CL & (1) FOX #25 CL ENGINES
Lot 212
8
(1) K&B ENGINE, (1) EPHIL & (1) ENYA MUFFLER
Lot 214
10
(1) BRAT & (2) OTHER ENGINES
Lot 215
9
LOT OF FIELD TOOLS & MISC. PARTS
Lot 216
2
LOT OF (4) SUPER TIGRE MUFFLERS
Lot 217
7
ASSORTED MUFFLERS, HEADERS & STACKS
Lot 219
5
LOT OF MASTER AIRSCREW PROPELLERS
Lot 220
1
LOT OF THREE BLADE PROPELLERS
Lot 221
2
LOT OF MISC.SHORTER PROPELLERS
LESS THAN 6"
Lot 223
7
LOT OF MISC. VARIOUS SIZE NOSE CONES
Lot 225
4
LOT OF VARIOUS SIZE NOSE CONES
Lot 226
9
LOT OF (4) OS MAX ENGINES
(1) 20 FP(3) 25 FP
Lot 234
8
(1) RUSSIAN & (1) JAPAN MADE ENGINES
Lot 236
7
(1) O.S. MAX 50RC & (1) O.S. MAX 50FR ENGINES
Lot 238
12
(3) O.S. MAX ENGINES
S35, S35, S30
Lot 240
11
TIAPAN 2.5 GOLD TOP & ARDEN ENGINES & 2 MISC BOXES
BOXES ARE NOT FOR THE ENGINES PICTURED
Lot 241
5
LOT OF VARIOUS SIZE SMALL WOODEN PROPELLERS
Lot 242
2
LOT OF VARIOUS SIZE SMALL PROPELLERS
Lot 243
7
LOT OF TOP FLITE PROPELLERS
Lot 244
2
LOT OF REV-UP GRAUPNER PROPELLERS
Lot 245
8
VARIOUS SIZE ZINGER PROPELLERS
Lot 246
2
LOT OF VINTAGE WOOD PROPELLERS
Lot 247
1
LOT OF VINTAGE WOOD PROPELLERS
Lot 248
2
LOT OF TOP FLITE PROPELLERS
Lot 249
7
LOT OF LARGER MISC SIZE PROPELLERS
Lot 251
3
BIN FULL OF USED PLASTIC SPINNERS
Lot 252
7
VARIOUS PARTS - ENGINE ETC.
Lot 253
3
GASKETS, SPRAYBAR NUTS & MORE
Lot 254
4
BOX OF 12 - MCCOY GLOW PLUGS
Lot 255
10
MISC LOT OF LANDING GEAR ETC.
Lot 256
6
ENGINE CONES & TRIM ACCESSORIES
Lot 257
2
LOT OF LANDING GEAR PARTS
Lot 261
1
LOT OF MISC. TISSUE PAPER
Lot 262
7
LOT OF LANDING GEAR ASSEMBLIES
Lot 263
7
LOT OF NYLON STEERING ARMS & MORE
Lot 264
3
PLANE BUILDING ACCESSORIES - UNTESTED
Lot 266
7
LOT OF THRUST BEARINGS & MORE
Lot 268
3
5 DRAWER WOODEN PARTS BOX
25W X 7-1/2H X 10" DEEP
Lot 269
2
MASTER AIRSCREW THREE BLADE PROPS
Lot 270
9
(2) 6IN. EZ JUST CONTROL HANDLES
Lot 271
2
LOT OF (4) EZ JUST CONTROL HANDLES
Lot 272
1
LOT OF (4) EZ JUST CONTROL HANDLES
Lot 273
1
LOT OF (4) EZ JUST CONTROL HANDLES -VARIOUS COND.
Lot 274
3
THIIMBLE DROM CONTROL LINE REEL
Lot 278
2
LOT OF CONTROL LINE
.012.018.015 MOSTLY
Lot 283
2
LOT OF LANDING GEAR & MISC.
Lot 284
2
LOT OF VARIOUS SIZE COVERINGS
Lot 286
3
LOT OF LANDING GEAR BRACKETS
Lot 287
1
MIXED LOT OF TIRES (2.0-3.75)
2IN TO 3.75
Lot 288
8
LOT OF TIRES, VARIOUS SIZES - NIP
Lot 289
6
LOT OF TIRES, VARIOUS SIZES - NIP
Lot 290
1
PR OF 2-1/4" VINTAGE WHEELS
Lot 294
1
TIRES, 3-1/8" UP TO 3-1/2"
Lot 296
1
LOT OF VARIOUS SIZE TIRES - MISMATCHED
Lot 297
3
WILLIAMS & OTHER WHEELS
ONE IS BAD
