Lot # 84 - Vintage Model Rocketry Estate Lot - Rare 1960s/70s MPC Minijet, Centur

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 10-Nov-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 17-Nov-2026 8:23:00 PM
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Description :

A remarkable, untouched estate find consisting of a large collection of vintage black powder model rocket engines, vintage retail packaging, instructions, and structural body tubes dating from the late 1960s through the 1970s.

This lot is a goldmine for vintage hobby collectors, containing rare pieces from the golden age of model rocketry.

Lot Highlights & Contents:

Rare MPC (Model Products Corporation) Minijet Collection: Includes highly collectible 13mm purple-wrapped mini-motors (such as A3-4m and 1/2A3-4m Upper Stage variants).

Also features original vintage MPC "Engine Pak" card packaging backer, recovery wadding insert, and the original illustrated instructions sheet. Because of MPC’s short production run in the early '70s, these items are exceptionally scarce.

Vintage Centuri Engineering Co. Items: Several early-era loose motors featuring the classic red and white wrappers marked with the desirable "Phoenix, Arizona" factory text. Includes two vintage Centuri Flying Model Rocket Engine retail boxes.

Estes Industries (Penrose, CO) Motors: A substantial assortment of vintage loose Estes motors, including red-wrapped A8-0 Booster engines, early stamp designs, and two classic blue "Safe-Scientific-Sure" retail storage containers.

Vintage Body Tubes / Structural Components: Multiple heavy-duty cardboard body casings and factory tubes in classic period blue and red. Perfect for authentic restorations or period-accurate custom builds.

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