Lone Fully Restored 1929 Hamilton Metalplane H-47 in Existence to Be Sold at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale (Marketwire)- Topic: Car Auction News
Friday, November 27th, 2009Lot #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














