See vintage engines running in detail, from the 1959 Detroit Diesel 671 to the 1916 Fairbanks Morse Model Z. Experience these historical machines in action.

This footage provides a close look at the mechanical operation of classic equipment. Whether you are an enthusiast of antique engine restoration or someone interested in the history of industrial power, these demonstrations highlight how these early machines functioned under load. We focus on the intricate components that kept these units reliable for decades.

You will gain a better understanding of how stationary engines were built and maintained during the early 20th century. By observing the Detroit Diesel 671 and the Fairbanks Morse Model Z, viewers can appreciate the engineering simplicity that defined this era of manufacturing. We capture the sights and sounds of these vintage engines working just as they did over a century ago.

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00:00 INTRO
00:10 1959 DETROIT DIESEL 24
01:17 COOPER CR14
02:30 ZVEZDA M50 63 L
03:29 SAMSON SIEVE GRIP
04:41 1908 15 HP OTTO - GAS ENGINE
05:48 FORD FLATHEAD V8 ENGINE
06:54 CONTINENTAL W670
07:52 FAIRBANKS & MORSE 25HP
08:32 DETROIT DIESEL 671N
09:11 1918 6 HP FAIRBANKS MORSE
10:08 GARDNER 3LW
11:00 1914 CHICAGO PNEUMATIC
11:37 1948 PELAPONE