Vintage A.C. Gilbert Erector Set 10171 Engineer's Rocket Gantry Parts Lot
For sale a 1962 A.C. Gilbert Erector Engineer's Set, Model No. 10171. This Space Race-era collectible features the iconic Cape Canaveral Rocket Gantry and Astronaut "Cherry Picker" theme on the cardboard box. This item is being sold strictly as a parts lot and is incomplete. Included are original silver and yellow metal plates, structural girders, base platforms, gears, large wheels, axels, a red bracket, and additional loose components along with the original outer cardboard box structure. All pieces show authentic signs of age, including superficial rust spots, paint wear, minor scratches, and some bending. The retail box has notable tears, edge separation, and structural crushing consistent with storage over decades. Perfect for restoration projects or replacing missing components in a complete kit. Set includes instruction paper.
Selling as Pictured 092526BS