Langcraft Motors

Manufacture Date Range: 1950’s-1960’s

Langcraft Metal Outboard Motors

1958 Mercury-Style Langcraft LM-102

  • The 1958 metal “Mercury-style” Langcraft is arguably the most sought after and valuable in the Langcraft line. In 1958 this motor and the K&O version were the exact same motor with differently branded decals. The K&O version had the licensed Mercury branding and this version carried the Langcraft branding. These motors were unique for their squatty and disproportionate styling. Most vintage toy outboards have very accurate proportions when compared to their real-life counterparts. This model has a much shorter height than normal and the upper half of the motor is very large when compared to the lower half. The box for this motor was also deeper than any other Langcraft box to fit the bulkier cowl. This model and the K&O version are the only motors to have the “ON / OFF” text stamped on the side of the metal lift ring above the switch.

    Notable Traits:

    • 1:9 scale about 5 inches tall

    • Uniquely inaccurate proportioning

    • Model is exactly the same for Langcraft and K&O brands

    • Most valuable Langcraft motor

    • Pin-style wire terminals

    • Only Langcraft issued with a Caution tag

    • Country of Manufacturer: Japan

    • Brand: Langcraft

    • Production Year: 1958

    Rarity: 3.5/5
    Desirability: 4/5
    Value: 4/5

1950’s Mercury-Style Langcraft - Branded

  • NOTE: It’s currently uncertain if the white and black versions of this motor are factory original. It is postulated they could all be aftermarket models made from leftover original stock, then repainted in Argentina sometime in the early 2000’s.

    These metal Mercury-style Langcrafts parts were manufactured in the mid 1950’s. This same style of motor is available in 4 styles. This is the white and black with Langcraft branding version that is currently of uncertain origin. There are also a white and black with no branding version and two white and blue versions. Both logoed and unlogoed white and blue versions of the motor are known to be original factory made. The white and black versions of this motor are much more rare than the blue and white models. This motor has a metal louvered cowl wrap that is painted a semi-gloss black and no version of these motors ever had faceplate decals. All versions of these motors came in original blue Langcraft branded boxes.

    Notable Traits:

    • 1:9 scale about 5.5 inches tall

    • Uncertain origin

    • Model is available in 4 versions

    • White and black versions are rarer than blue and white versions

    • Pin-style wire terminals

    • Country of Parts Manufacturer: Japan

    • Brand: Langcraft

    • Parts Production Year: 1950’s

    • Possible Repaint Year: early 2000’s

    Rarity: 3/5
    Desirability: 3.5/5
    Value: 3/5

1950’s Langcraft Red Cowl

  • This branded rectangular red cowl metal Langcraft motor is semi-rare. This same motor was available in a branded and unbranded version. The unbranded version is far more commonly seen and was sold under the Olsen brand. This style of motor was also available in several sizes and colors across various other brands including Bromo, Lafayette, Olsen, and Super. Currently, the box for this motor is unknown. This motor came with a single thumbscrew-style transom screw and cup.

    Notable Traits:

    • 1:9 scale about 5 inches tall

    • Model is available in branded and unbranded versions

    • Branded versions are rarer than unbranded

    • Pin-style wire terminals

    • This style of motor was available in multiple colors, sizes and brands

    • Unknown box for this motor.

    • Country of Parts Manufacturer: Japan

    • Brand: Langcraft

    • Parts Production Year: 1950’s

    Rarity: 2.5/5
    Desirability: 2.5/5
    Value: 2.5/5

1950’s Mercury-Style Langcraft - Unbranded

  • NOTE: It’s currently uncertain if the white and black versions of this motor are factory original. It is postulated they could all be aftermarket models made from leftover original stock, then repainted in Argentina sometime in the early 2000’s.

    These metal Mercury-style Langcrafts parts were manufactured in the mid 1950’s. This same style of motor is available in 4 styles. This is the white and black unbranded version that is currently of uncertain origin. There are also a white and black with Langcraft branding version and two white and blue versions. Both logoed and unlogoed white and blue versions of the motor are known to be original factory made. The white and black versions of this motor are much more rare than the blue and white models. This motor has a metal louvered cowl wrap that is painted a semi-gloss black and no version of these motors ever had faceplate decals. All versions of these motors came in original blue Langcraft branded boxes.

    Notable Traits:

    • 1:9 scale about 5.5 inches tall

    • Uncertain origin

    • Model is available in 4 versions

    • White and black versions are rarer than blue and white versions

    • Pin-style wire terminals

    • Country of Parts Manufacturer: Japan

    • Brand: Langcraft

    • Parts Production Year: 1950’s

    • Possible Repaint Year: early 2000’s

    Rarity: 3/5
    Desirability: 3.5/5
    Value: 3/5

1950’s Mercury-Style Langcraft - Branded

  • These metal Mercury-style Langcrafts were manufactured in the mid 1950’s. This same style of motor is available in 4 styles. The most common of the 4 versions are the white and blue motors. The branded white and blue version is rarer than the unbranded motor, but not considered a rare motor. Unlike the white and black versions, these motors are known to be factory original made in Japan. The white and black versions currently have uncertain origins. This motor has a polished metal louvered cowl wrap and no version of these motors ever had faceplate decals. All versions of these motors came in original blue Langcraft branded boxes.

    Notable Traits:

    • 1:9 scale about 5.5 inches tall

    • Factory correct made in Japan motors

    • Model is available in 4 versions

    • White and blue branded versions are rarer than unbranded, but not considered a rare motor

    • Pin-style wire terminals

    • Country of Manufacturer: Japan

    • Brand: Langcraft

    • Production Years: 1950’s

    Rarity: 2/5
    Desirability: 2.5/5
    Value: 2.5/5

1950’s Mercury-Style Langcraft - Branded

  • The unbranded white and blue Mercury-style motor is one of the most common metal Langcrafts produced. These motors were manufactured in the mid 1950’s. This same style of motor is available in 4 styles. The most common of the 4 versions are the white and blue motors. Unlike the white and black versions, these motors are known to be factory original made in Japan. The white and black versions currently have uncertain origins. This motor has a polished metal louvered cowl wrap and no version of these motors ever had faceplate decals. All versions of these motors came in original blue Langcraft branded boxes.

    Notable Traits:

    • 1:9 scale about 5.5 inches tall

    • Factory correct made in Japan motors

    • Model is available in 4 versions

    • White and blue unbranded motor is the most common metal Langcraft produced

    • Pin-style wire terminals

    • Country of Manufacturer: Japan

    • Brand: Langcraft

    • Production Years: 1950’s

    Rarity: 1.5/5
    Desirability: 2/5
    Value: 1.5/5

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1950’s Langcraft Flying Scott-style LM-010

  • The Langcraft LM-010 Flying Scott-style plastic outboard is a fairly common but unique motor. This is the only toy outboard manufactured in the 1950’s to mimic the Scott Atwater Flying Scott outboard.

    Featuring a plastic red and white color scheme with a metal faceplate, louvered side cowl plates, transom bracket, and prop. This motor was unpainted and the colors came from dyed plastic. The metal transom bracket has a single screw and cup. The prop has three blades same as many of the other smaller Langcraft outboards.

    This is a fairly common motor and does not carry a high value, but this motor can easily make a more valuable custom Flying Scott outboard.

    The dark blue with yellow accent box features bright graphics with an accurate image of the motor.

    Notable Traits:

    • 1:9 Scale - about 4 inches tall

    • Plastic construction with metal accents

    • Langcraft branded dark blue box with yellow accent and image of motor

    • Unique Flying Scott outboard styling

    • Dark blue and red battery wires with peg-style terminals

    • Country of Manufacturer: Japan

    • Brand: Langcraft

    • Production Years: 1950’s

    Rarity: 1.5/5
    Desirability: 1.5/5 with box: 2/5
    Value: 1.5/5 with box: 2/5

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1950’s Langcraft Zoom No. 30

  • The Langcraft Zoom motor is a plastic motor that made a “zooom” sound. In reality the “zoom” noise is more of a vibration sound. The same Zoom motors appeared in multiple branded lines. Langcraft, Union Craft, Physio, Bromo Line, and Flare Craft. The motor was the same item in each differnt branded line with the exception of a unique branded decal on the side of the cowl.

    The Zoom outboards were manufactured in approximately the 1:9 scale, and measure about 4.5 inches tall. The cowl on this motor is unique in that it has and asymmetrical design. On the port side of the motor is a larger circular element with branded plaque. This was the “speaker” of sorts for the “zoom” (vibration noise) sound.

    The Langcraft Zoom motors were offered in bright blue box with vibrant graphics depicting the “zoom” sound with radiating lines emanating from the motor graphic. This motor also came with the typical Langcraft red and white battery wires with “peg-style” terminals.

    Notable Traits:

    • 1:9 Scale - 4.5 inches tall

    • Promoted with a “zooom” sound which was actually just a vibration noise

    • Same exact motor is available in multiple branded lines

    • Common motor

    • Country of Manufacturer: Japan

    • Brand: Langcraft

    • Production Years: 1950’s

    Rarity: 1.5/5
    Desirability: 1.5/5 with box: 2/5
    Value: 1.5/5 with box: 2/5

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1959 Langcraft Johnson-style LM-110

  • The Langcraft LM-110 Johnson-style plastic outboard is a fairly common motor. This outboard is manufactured to mimic the 1959 Johnson Super Sea Horse 50HP outboard.

    Featuring a plastic red top cowl and white color lower cowl and lower unit. This motor was unpainted and the colors came from dyed plastic. The metal transom bracket has a single screw and cup. The prop has three blades, same as many of the other smaller Langcraft outboards. There is also a tab-style on/off switch toward the front port side of the cowl . There are two known versions of this motor. The red and white version and a red and tan version. Both have similar construction and only vary in color.

    The dark blue with yellow accent box features bright graphics with an accurate image of the motor. The same box was used for both variations of this motor.

    Notable Traits:

    • 1:9 Scale - about 4 inches tall

    • Plastic construction with metal transom bracket and prop

    • Langcraft branded dark blue box with yellow accent and image of motor

    • 1959 Johnson 50HP outboard styling

    • Dark blue and red battery wires with peg-style terminals

    • Country of Manufacturer: Japan

    • Brand: Langcraft

    • Production Years: Late 1950’s

    Rarity: 1.5/5
    Desirability: 1.5/5 with box: 2/5
    Value: 1.5/5 with box: 2/5

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1959 Langcraft Johnson-style LM-110

  • The Langcraft LM-110 Johnson-style plastic outboard is a fairly common motor. This outboard is manufactured to mimic the 1959 Johnson Super Sea Horse 50HP outboard.

    Featuring a plastic red top cowl and tan color lower cowl and lower unit. This motor was unpainted and the colors came from dyed plastic. The metal transom bracket has a single screw and cup. The prop has three blades, same as many of the other smaller Langcraft outboards. There is also a tab-style on/off switch toward the front port side of the cowl . There are two known versions of this motor. The red and tan version and a red and white version. Both have similar construction and only vary in color.

    The dark blue with yellow accent box features bright graphics with an accurate image of the motor. The same box was used for both variations of this motor.

    Notable Traits:

    • 1:9 Scale - about 4 inches tall

    • Plastic construction with metal transom bracket and prop

    • Langcraft branded dark blue box with yellow accent and image of motor

    • 1959 Johnson 50HP outboard styling

    • Dark blue and red battery wires with peg-style terminals

    • Country of Manufacturer: Japan

    • Brand: Langcraft

    • Production Years: Late 1950’s

    Rarity: 1.5/5
    Desirability: 1.5/5 with box: 2/5
    Value: 1.5/5 with box: 2/5

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1958 Langcraft Evinrude-style

  • The Langcraft Evinrude-style plastic outboard is a fairly common motor. This outboard is manufactured to mimic a stylized 1958 Evinrude Starflite 50HP outboard.

    Featuring a plastic red top cowl and white color lower cowl and lower unit. This motor was unpainted and the colors came from dyed plastic. The metal transom bracket has a single screw and cup. The prop has three blades, same as many of the other smaller Langcraft outboards. There is also a tiller handle-style on/off switch on the front of the cowl just above the transom bracket.

    The red and white box features bright graphics with an accurate image of the motor.

    Notable Traits:

    • 1:9 Scale - about 4 inches tall

    • Plastic construction with metal transom bracket and prop

    • Langcraft brandedred and white box with yellow accent and image of motor

    • 1958 Evinrude Starflite 50HP outboard styling

    • Dark blue and red battery wires with peg-style terminals

    • Country of Manufacturer: Japan

    • Brand: Langcraft

    • Production Years: Late 1950’s

    Rarity: 1.5/5
    Desirability: 1.5/5 with box: 2/5
    Value: 1.5/5 with box: 2/5

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1961 Langcraft Johnson Branded LM-215

  • The Langcraft No. 20 Johnson-style branded plastic outboard is not rare but, also not as common as other plastic Langcraft motors. This outboard is manufactured to mimic the 1961/62 Johnson Super Sea Horse 40HP outboard. Noticeably, the front faceplate decals carries the “75” which is correct to this Langcraft motor but, not correct to the real life counterpart for this style. This style motor (in real life) is supposed to be the 40HP.

    Featuring a primarily white plastic body, this motor was unpainted and the colors are dyed plastic with a hand-painted painted black and gold cowl trim. The metal transom bracket has a single screw and cup. The prop has three blades, same as many of the other smaller Langcraft outboards. There is also a tab-style on/off switch on the starboard aft side of the lower cowl. There are two known versions of this motor. The “Johnson” branded outboard and “Langcraft” branded. Both are identical construction and coloring.

    The light blue with yellow text box features bright graphics with an accurate image of the motor. The same box was used for both variations of this motor. The motor on the cover of the box is branded Langcraft even though the motor itself was branded “Johnson”.

    Notable Traits:

    • 1:9 Scale - about 4.5 inches tall

    • Plastic construction with metal transom bracket and prop

    • Langcraft branded light blue box with image of motor

    • 1961/62 Johnson 40HP outboard styling

    • Dark blue and red battery wires with peg-style terminals

    • Country of Manufacturer: Japan

    • Brand: Langcraft

    • Production Years: 1961-62(?)

    Rarity: 1.5/5
    Desirability: 2/5 with box: 2.5/5
    Value: 1.5/5 with box: 2/5

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1961 Langcraft Branded LM-215

  • The Langcraft No. 20 Johnson-style Langcraft branded plastic outboard is not rare but, also not as common as other plastic Langcraft motors. This outboard is manufactured to mimic the 1961/62 Johnson Super Sea Horse 40HP outboard. Noticeably, the front faceplate decals carries the “75” which is correct to this Langcraft motor but, not correct to the real life counterpart for this style. This style motor (in real life) is supposed to be the 40HP.

    Featuring a primarily white plastic body, this motor was unpainted and the colors are dyed plastic with a hand-painted painted black and gold cowl trim. The metal transom bracket has a single screw and cup. The prop has three blades, same as many of the other smaller Langcraft outboards. There is also a tab-style on/off switch on the starboard aft side of the lower cowl. There are two known versions of this motor. The “Johnson” branded outboard and “Langcraft” branded. Both are identical construction and coloring.

    The dark blue with yellow accent box features bright graphics with an accurate image of the motor. The same box was used for both variations of this motor.

    Notable Traits:

    • 1:9 Scale - about 4.5 inches tall

    • Plastic construction with metal transom bracket and prop

    • Langcraft branded light blue box with image of motor

    • 1961/62 Johnson 40HP outboard styling

    • Dark blue and red battery wires with peg-style terminals

    • Country of Manufacturer: Japan

    • Brand: Langcraft

    • Production Years: 1961-62(?)

    Rarity: 1.5/5
    Desirability: 2/5 with box: 2/5
    Value: 1.5/5 with box: 2/5

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1950’s Langcraft - Generic Small (SPEEDO)

  • The dark blue unbranded Langcraft outboard slightly resembles a stylized 1955-56 Johnson. This style of Langcraft is available in three versions. The dark blue version is the rarest of the three. This outboard is also the only one with the “SPEEDO” name stamped into the faceplate.

    These motors are all metal construction with a tiller handle “on/off” switch. The metal transom bracket has a single screw and cup. The prop has three blades, same as many of the other smaller Langcraft outboards.

    All three versions of this motor never came with a box and were primarily offered in conjunction with Langcraft toy boats.

    Notable Traits:

    • 1:9 Scale - about 4 inches tall

    • All metal construction

    • Never offered in a box, came with Langcraft toy boat

    • Tiller handle on/off switch

    • Dark blue and red battery wires with peg-style terminals

    • Dark blue unbranded version of this motor is the rarest

    • Country of Manufacturer: Japan

    • Brand: Langcraft

    • Production Years: 1950’s

    Rarity: 3/5
    Desirability: 3.5/5
    Value: 3/5

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1950’s Langcraft - Generic Small

  • The light blue branded Langcraft outboard slightly resembles a stylized 1955-56 Johnson. This style of Langcraft is available in three versions. The light blue and yellow versions are the more common versions. The rarest of the three is the dark blue unbranded version. The light blue and yellow outboard do not have the “SPEEDO” name stamped into the faceplate.

    These motors are all metal construction with a tiller handle “on/off” switch. The metal transom bracket has a single screw and cup. The prop has three blades, same as many of the other smaller Langcraft outboards.

    All three versions of this motor never came with a box and were primarily offered in conjunction with Langcraft toy boats.

    Notable Traits:

    • 1:9 Scale - about 4 inches tall

    • All metal construction

    • Never offered in a box, came with Langcraft toy boat

    • Tiller handle on/off switch

    • Dark blue and red battery wires with peg-style terminals

    • Country of Manufacturer: Japan

    • Brand: Langcraft

    • Production Years: 1950’s

    Rarity: 2/5
    Desirability: 2.5/5
    Value: 2/5

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1950’s Langcraft - Generic Small

  • The yellow branded Langcraft outboard slightly resembles a stylized 1955-56 Johnson. This style of Langcraft is available in three versions. The yellow and light blue versions are the more common versions. The rarest of the three is the dark blue unbranded version. The light blue and yellow outboard do not have the “SPEEDO” name stamped into the faceplate.

    These motors are all metal construction with a tiller handle “on/off” switch. The metal transom bracket has a single screw and cup. The prop has three blades, same as many of the other smaller Langcraft outboards.

    All three versions of this motor never came with a box and were primarily offered in conjunction with Langcraft toy boats.

    Notable Traits:

    • 1:9 Scale - about 4 inches tall

    • All metal construction

    • Never offered in a box, came with Langcraft toy boat

    • Tiller handle on/off switch

    • Dark blue and red battery wires with peg-style terminals

    • Country of Manufacturer: Japan

    • Brand: Langcraft

    • Production Years: 1950’s

    Rarity: 2/5
    Desirability: 2.5/5
    Value: 2/5

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1961 Langcraft Evinrude-style LM-210

  • The white plastic Langcraft branded outboard is styled after the 1961 Evinrude Lark. This style of Langcraft is available in five versions. All five versions are fairly common. The supposed rarest model is the blue Langcraft branded followed by the white Langcraft branded, then the three versions with full cowl wraps.

    These motors are plastic construction with a tab-style “on/off” switch. The metal transom bracket has a single screw and cup. The prop has three blades, same as many of the other smaller Langcraft outboards.

    All five versions of this motor came with the same box. The box is light blue Langcraft branded with an image showing a blue Evinrude Lark-style motor.

    Notable Traits:

    • 1:9 Scale - about 4 inches tall

    • Plastic construction

    • Offered in a light blue Langcraft branded box featuring an image of the motor

    • Tab-style on/off switch

    • Dark blue and red battery wires with peg-style terminals

    • Country of Manufacturer: Japan

    • Brand: Langcraft

    • Production Years: 1960’s

    Rarity: 2/5
    Desirability: 2.5/5
    Value: 2/5

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1961 Langcraft Evinrude-style LM-210

  • The blue plastic Langcraft branded outboard is styled after the 1961 Evinrude Lark. This style of Langcraft is available in five versions. All five versions are fairly common. The supposed rarest model of this motor is the blue Langcraft branded version.

    These motors are plastic construction with a tab-style “on/off” switch. The metal transom bracket has a single screw and cup. The prop has three blades, same as many of the other smaller Langcraft outboards.

    All five versions of this motor came with the same box. The box is light blue Langcraft branded with an image showing a blue Evinrude Lark-style motor.

    Notable Traits:

    • 1:9 Scale - about 4 inches tall

    • Plastic construction

    • Offered in a light blue Langcraft branded box featuring an image of the motor

    • Tab-style on/off switch

    • Dark blue and red battery wires with peg-style terminals

    • Country of Manufacturer: Japan

    • Brand: Langcraft

    • Production Years: 1960’s

    Rarity: 2/5
    Desirability: 2.5/5
    Value: 2/5

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1961 Langcraft Evinrude-style LM-210

  • The white plastic Langcraft branded “cowl wrap” outboard is styled after the 1961 Evinrude Lark. This style of Langcraft is available in five versions. Three of these versions have the full cowl wrap decal. All five versions are fairly common. The cowl wrap decal versions are the most common. The decal cowl wrap for these motors has very poor adhesion. Most all examples of this motor will have the decal partly or fully falling off the motor.

    These motors are plastic construction with a tab-style “on/off” switch. The metal transom bracket has a single screw and cup. The prop has three blades, same as many of the other smaller Langcraft outboards.

    All five versions of this motor came with the same box. The box is light blue Langcraft branded with an image showing a blue Evinrude Lark-style motor.

    Notable Traits:

    • 1:9 Scale - about 4 inches tall

    • Plastic construction

    • Offered in a light blue Langcraft branded box featuring an image of the motor

    • Tab-style on/off switch

    • Dark blue and red battery wires with peg-style terminals

    • Full cowl wrap decal (poorly adhered)

    • Country of Manufacturer: Japan

    • Brand: Langcraft

    • Production Years: 1960’s

    Rarity: 1.5/5
    Desirability: 2/5
    Value: 1.5/5

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1961 Langcraft Evinrude-style LM-210

  • The white plastic Evinrude branded “cowl wrap” outboard is styled after the 1961 Evinrude Lark. This style of Langcraft is available in five versions. Three of these versions have the full cowl wrap decal. All five versions are fairly common. The cowl wrap decal versions are the most common. The decal cowl wrap for these motors has very poor adhesion. Most all examples of this motor will have the decal partly or fully falling off the motor.

    These motors are plastic construction with a tab-style “on/off” switch. This motor is slightly different than the other Evinrude branded motor in that the "on’off switch is located on the rear of the cowl

    The metal transom bracket has a single screw and cup. The prop has three blades, same as many of the other smaller Langcraft outboards.

    All five versions of this motor came with the same box. The box is light blue Langcraft branded with an image showing a blue Evinrude Lark-style motor.

    Notable Traits:

    • 1:9 Scale - about 4 inches tall

    • Plastic construction

    • Offered in a light blue Langcraft branded box featuring an image of the motor

    • Tab-style on/off switch located on rear of cowl

    • Dark blue and red battery wires with peg-style terminals

    • Full cowl wrap decal (poorly adhered)

    • Country of Manufacturer: Japan

    • Brand: Langcraft

    • Production Years: 1960’s

    Rarity: 2.5/5
    Desirability: 2/5
    Value: 2/5

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1961 Langcraft Evinrude-style LM-210

  • The white plastic Evinrude branded “cowl wrap” outboard is styled after the 1961 Evinrude Lark. This style of Langcraft is available in five versions. Three of these versions have the full cowl wrap decal. All five versions are fairly common. The cowl wrap decal versions are the most common. The decal cowl wrap for these motors has very poor adhesion. Most all examples of this motor will have the decal partly or fully falling off the motor.

    These motors are plastic construction with a tab-style “on/off” switch. This motor has the on/off switch located on the port side of the cowl same as most of the other Langcraft Lark-style motors.

    The metal transom bracket has a single screw and cup. The prop has three blades, same as many of the other smaller Langcraft outboards.

    All five versions of this motor came with the same box. The box is light blue Langcraft branded with an image showing a blue Evinrude Lark-style motor.

    Notable Traits:

    • 1:9 Scale - about 4 inches tall

    • Plastic construction

    • Offered in a light blue Langcraft branded box featuring an image of the motor

    • Tab-style on/off switch located on port side of cowl

    • Dark blue and red battery wires with peg-style terminals

    • Full cowl wrap decal (poorly adhered)

    • Country of Manufacturer: Japan

    • Brand: Langcraft

    • Production Years: 1960’s

    Rarity: 1.5/5
    Desirability: 2/5
    Value: 1.5/5

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