Antique Canes, Outsider Art, Fine Antiques and Estates
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James Summers Estate Auction
Large tool collection,planes,autos and various shop equipment
Saturday October 17th 10:00 am ( Preview 9 am)
Hawkins County Tennessee Airport
675 Main Street
Surgoinsville, Tennessee 37873
Aircraft update Thursday: The
Mechanic has finished annuals on the L 3 and the Champ and Piper .The airplane and engine log books are located at the bottom of this page. T
Here are the AP reports:
N47474 Aeronca L3B
I found this aircraft to be in good mechanical condition. The fabric appears to be in good condition, spars, ribs and structure are clean and in good condition. Control cables, pullies and fairleads good and cable tension is proper. Control surfaces are straight and are properly adjusted. Tires show some signs of dry rot but is minor, oleo struts are ok.
The engine has good compression in all cylinders, oil leaks are minor. The engine runup was good, oil pressure was within limits, static power was within limits.
This aircraft in my opinion will make someone a very nice aircraft and with proper care will be a joy to fly for a numbers of years to come.
Joe Brooks
N84525 Aeronca 7AC Champ
I found this aircraft to be in good mechanical condition. The fabric appears to be in good condition, spars, ribs and structure are clean and in good condition. Control cables, pullies and fairleads good and cable tension is proper. Control surfaces are straight and are properly adjusted. Tires show some signs of dry rot but is minor, oleo struts are ok.
The engine has good compression in all cylinders, oil leaks are minor. The engine runup was good, oil pressure was within limits, static power was within limits.
This aircraft in my opinion will make someone a very nice aircraft and with proper care will be a joy to fly for a numbers of years to come.
Joe Brooks
N83845 Piper J4A Cub
I found this aircraft to be in good mechanical condition. The fabric appears to be in good condition, spars, ribs and structure are clean and in good condition. Control cables, pullies and fairleads good and cable tension is proper. Control surfaces are straight and are properly adjusted. Tires are good, oleo struts are ok.
The engine has good compression in all cylinders, oil leaks are minor. The engine runup was good, oil pressure was within limits, static power was within limits.
This aircraft in my opinion will make someone a very nice aircraft and with proper care will be a joy to fly for a numbers of years to come.
Joe Brooks
July 31,2024 is the end date(paid up date) to the hanger the Piper is located in. We will auction it subject to confirmation of the airport commission.
All items belonging to the estate will sell to the highest bidder.This auction will consist of three of his planes. A 1941 L-3 Aeronca painted with Army green and insignias, A 1940 Piper Cub Coupe J4-A and a 1946 Aeronca 7ac Champ , (The estate executor is now do the annuals. This is the estate of James Summers. A local flying legend to many ,who was killed when he crashed his Ercoupe 415-CD on May 15 ,2020 ( you can google his name the crash and find the details) by clipping some trees near the runway at Hawkins County airport at the age of 83. There is no reserve and we are doing annuals on the planes and we expect to have those done by sale day), 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk( this car will need some work however it will start), 1963 Volvo 1800 Model 498(vin.P18DO4980), and two other usable vehicles, large group of tools and aeronautical parts and pieces, shop equipment, tool boxes and tools , desk, airplane prints, propellers and place parts for restaurant decoration, A pair of Mid-Century Style molded hand chairs, fans, mowers and much more.
Plane Buyers- These planes are being sold to the highest bidder the morning of the auction. The three planes have been in three hangers for the past three years being not flown. We are getting annuals done on each plane. High bidder can take their plane with them if they trust them to fly or the Hawkins County airport offers tie downs ( and maybe hanger space- feel free to contact them). All paperwork that we have found in the estate will be available on the Friday preview. You are buying the planes as is where is with no warranty. Fly at your own risk. In some of the photos the tires are flat. We will air those up before the auction. For the plane buyers we will have a private preview Friday from 11 am till 3. If you would like to drive in or fly in feel free. We will have the planes out for you to see and investigate with all the paperwork that we have. Mr. Summers flew his Arcoupe the last three years of his life and the other planes sit in the hangers. If the annuals check out we hope to have a pilot fly the planes the day of the auction. Nothing else will be previewed the Friday before the auction. Only planes. We are not airplane dealers but auctioneers. I know you would expect more from a private seller but we are doing what we cane do. These planes are going to sell and I m sure it would be worth a trip to Tennessee if you are looking for a plane.
The Street Rod and 2007 42' Gulfstream Tourmaster are not part of the estate.
Cash or check 10% buyers fee. No sale tax on smaller items due to the Tennessee one time sale law.Online bidders will pay a 15% bp. Rain or shine this auction will take place. Phone and absentee bidding available. Must call at least 24 hours before the auction. 423-773-4073.
If we can answer any questions for you please email us kimballsterling@earthlink.net
Also to be sold the same day and not part of the estate is the following two items which will be sold with reserve. But very very motivated sellers.
1929 Ford model A four door Street Rod, fiberglass fenders. small Chevy 327( the owner thinks) Turbo 350 trans with a 3.71 rear end, Crager mags,trunk rack, front power disc brakes and rear drums. Very nice condition kept in the hanger next to Mr. Summers by the owner. Paint is great and this car is ready for the street.
2007 Gulfstream Tourmaster 40-a- RV. This home is like the Ritz Carlton and has less than 60k miles, king size suit in the rear with full bath, regular size refrigerator, new washer and dryer, solid surface counters, lots of storage, 330 Mercedes engine, Allison transmission, three slide outs, plenty of under storage, custom paint and much more. Two leather sofas that fold out for beds, custom blinds etc.
Brochure:
https://www.rvroundtable.com/wp-content/uploads/Gulfstream-1/2007/2007.TourMasterWeb.pdf
Fly in Info-
https://www.airnav.com/airport/KRVN
Aircraft and engine log books for L-3:
http://sterlingsold.com/pdfs/N47474.pdf
Aircraft and engine logs on Champ:
http://sterlingsold.com/pdfs/N84525.pdf
Aircraft and engine logs on Piper:
http://sterlingsold.com/pdfs/N83845.pdf
Rogersville Tennessee would be the closest place to stay. ( about 10 Minutes from sale)
Comfort Inn & Suites
2-star hotel
128 James Richardson Ln, Rogersville, TN 37857•(423) 272-8700
There are however many motels in Kingsport, Tennessee which is about 23 miles away
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