This is an extremely rare opportunity to own a masterpiece of British engineering.

The Stentor rocket engine was used during the cold war era to propel the UK's Blue Steel to its target.([link removed by eBay])

Despite these engines being displayed in museums, they are occasionally used in Dragsters to great effect http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lnEjOuQGBc

This particular engine stood outside in the elements from the 1970's until I found it in 2007, so many of the ferrous metal components are suffering moderate to heavy corrosion. However, the thrust chambers, associated pipework and turbine cases are untouched, as they are made from hi-tech nickel alloys (e.g. Inconel) also, many of the pipe labelling is still in place (i.e. it has never been jet washed) The silver oxide catalyst packs are still in place too.

I hoped to restore the engine to display at air shows etc, but have realised this is never going to happen, so I am reluctantly offering it for auction.

The engine weighs around 350Kg. I can deliver for a small fee (fuel cost) but you will need some way of getting it out of my van when it arrives.

If you have any questions please ask. Also see [link removed by eBay]) for more details.

  

I have reduced the auction price by £3000 to £9500 to attract a buyer, there will not be any further reductions !! Happy bidding......