Monthly Archives: November 2009

Lot #1307 – 1929 HAMILTON METALPLANE H47 SERIAL #65 AIRPLANE 1929 Hamilton H-47 Metalplane, Pratt and Whitney “Hornet” engine 525hp. Hailed as “The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™,” the Scottsdale event will feature a diverse mix of the world’s most desirable collector vehicles, as well as lavish lifestyle events throughout the week. The Metalplane (Lot #1307) was originally sold in 1929 by the Hamilton Division of Boeing Aircraft to the Canadian Forestry Service. The aircraft’s impeccable restoration, made possible by the talent and grit of Lysdale and his team, earned the Hamilton Metalplane the prestigious Grand Champion trophy at the Antique Airplane Association National Convention in 1975, as well as the Silver Age Champion award at Oshkosh in 1976. read more  Read more... (131 words, estimated 31 secs reading time)

Only Airworthy ’29 Hamilton Metalplane H-47 in Existence to be Sold at Barrett-Jackson @ AMTOnline. Hailed as “The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions,” the Scottsdale event will feature a diverse mix of the world’s most desirable collector vehicles, as well as lavish lifestyle events throughout the week. With its flawless restoration and status as the only flight worthy version in existence, aircraft enthusiast and collectors will want to make their reservations for Scottsdale in January. The Metalplane (Lot #1307) was originally sold in 1929 by the Hamilton Division of Boeing Aircraft to the Canadian Forestry Service. Paul, purchased the aircraft and embarked on a full restoration of the rare Hamilton Metalplane in 1972. The aircraft’s impeccable restoration, made possible by the talent and grit of Lysdale and his team, earned the Hamilton Metalplane the prestigious Grand Champion trophy at the Antique Airplane Association National Convention in 1975, as well as the Silver Age Champion award at Oshkosh in 1976. read more  Read more... (171 words, estimated 41 secs reading time)

Greeley’s car-dealership musical chair game is heating up, as existing dealers vie for new showrooms and new dealers move in on the business that was left when Iron Mountain shut down this summer. Next month, one more seat will be filled, when a pair of Littleton dealers open Peak Kia of Greeley on 10th Street. Steve Taylor and Bill Byerly, owners of the 6-year-old Peak Kia in Littleton, have leased the site that now houses First Choice Motors at 3803 10th St. They plan to open Peak Kia of Greeley in mid-December. A Greeley police detective said he believed John Sandoval killed his estranged wife, and. The Greeley Lights the Nights lighting contest registration deadline is 5 p. read more  Read more... (130 words, estimated 31 secs reading time)