About this item

Offered is a McCOY .35 Red Head Stunt produced in 1958 through 1965. This engine is in excellent condition with about as perfect "red head" as you can get. Engine is extremely clean and has little signs of use. Glow plug is the original McCOY golden plug with blue insulator. It doesn't get much better than this. Engine comes with original McCOY needle valve, VP Model Engine Display Case in dark walnut and reproduction of the original McCOY .35 instruction sheet.

The McCoy Red Head came in a center plug and offset plug version. This is the offset plug version. Production of this engine ended with the "Lightening Bolt" version that was released in 1967.

Recommended propellers

Break-in: 9x5, 9x6 or 10x5
After Break-in: 9x5, 9x6, 10x5 or 10x6

Recommended fuel:

Airplane fuel with 5% Nitro and at least 20% Castor.

Engine Specifications:

Bore: .775
Stroke: .740
Displacement: .35 cu in
Weight: 7.0 oz
HP Rating: .60 at 12,500 rpm

"Dick McCoy was one of the early pioneers of model engine design and construction. His special interest was in racing tethered model race cars, and he adapted early aircraft model engine designs to suit the special needs of race cars. He was good at getting the most out of an engine and his engines set many speed records. They were popular with both flyers and car racers."

- Internet Craftsmanship Museum -

First Production Year for McCoy Engines of the Era

1957 “McCoy 35 Redhead” .349 glow black cylinder, shiny case.
1958 “McCoy 29 Redhead Stunt" .299 glow black cylinder, shiny case.
1958 “McCoy 60 Redhead Racing Engine" .607 glow - sand cast case ends.
1958 “McCoy 19 Redhead Stunt" .200 glow black cylinder, shiny case.
1961 "McCOY 35 Redhead" offset plug version introduced.

Collector's bonus!

This particular case that come with this engine is the first case produced of our early "prototypes". It is labeled prototype #1 and is signed by the original craftsmen. The base is of real walnut and the motor mount is of black Lexan. The feet are wood with felt rather than the now standard non-slip rubber feet. Also unique is the similar but short-lived logo showing "P&F" Rather than "VP".

Sales Tax

Ohio Residents, please add 8% sales tax ($7.60 for this item).

Shipping & Handling

S&H is $8.95 USD throughout the Continental U.S. via USPS Priority Mail. Insurance and delivery confirmation included. Canadian shipment is $10.50 USD via USPS insured. Please get quote and payment instructions if you live outside the U.S. or Canada.

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