To order or ask questions, 941-920-2002 or terrytopjun@alterscale.com
What is this page? This page identifies and pictures all cast metal collectible “K&O” and Alterscale outboards made to date. The K&O outboards were made from 1952 to 1962 are are available only from other collectors as K&O ceased production in 1962. Alterscale models are current production models available directly from Alterscale and through many outboard dealers. Plastic toy outboards do not carry a value premium (as reflected in market prices) like those constructed of metal. K&O antique toy outboards trade in the range of $100 to thousands
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38. | Mercury 1961 6hp Merc 60; Metal; K&O |
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39. | Mercury 1961 80 hp Merc 800; White; Metal; gold decals; rare K&O |
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40. | Mercury 1962 100 hp Merc 1000; black; metal; 1st black Merc; K&O |
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41. | Mercury 1994 150hp ProMax EFI Black lower unit; Powerhead detailed; 7″ tall;400 made Alterscale Retired in 2000. |
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42. | Mercury 1997 150hp ProMax EFI black; metal; chrome lower unit; Powerhead, 7″ tall, 350 made Alterscale. |
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43. | Mercury 1997 2.5 Liter EFI black; metal; Powerhead , 7″ tall, 400 made chrome lower unit; Alterscale Retired in 2004 |
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44. | Mercury 1997 225hp ProMax EFI black; metal; Powerhead detailed; 7″ tall;400 made Alterscale Retired in 2000. |
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45. | Mariner 1997 225 hp Super Mag metal; 7″ tall; chrome lower unit;400 madePowerhead detailed; Alterscale Retired in 2000. |
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46. | Mariner 1997 2.5 Liter EFI; metal; 7″ tall; chrome lower unit; Powerhead detailed;250 made Alterscale |
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47. | Oliver 1958 35hp Two-tone; Metal, Rare; K&O |
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48. | Gale Buccaneer 1957 25hp Green; Metal; K&O |
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49. | Gale Buccaneer 1958 25hp; two tone; metal; K&O |
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50. | Gale; 1959; 35hp Sovereign; white; Metal; K&O. |
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51. | Gale; 1960 60hp Sovereign; White&black; Metal; Rare; 20 known to exist; K&O |
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52. | Scott Atwater 1956 33hp; green&gold; metal; K&O |
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53. | Scott Atwater ’57 1957 25hp; Lt. blue cowl; metal; K&O |
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54. | Scott Atwater 1957 40hp; metal; K&O |
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55. | Scott 1958 25hp; red; metal; K&O |
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56. | Scott 1958 40hp Metal; K&O |
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57. | Evinrude 1953 25hp Big Twin; Blue; metal; K&O |
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58. | Evinrude 1954 25hp Big Twin; Blue; metal; K&O |
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59. | Evinrude 1955 25hp Big Twin: Blue&white; Metal; K&O |
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60. | Evinrude 1956 30hp Big Twin; blue/ white/black Metal; K&O | ![]() |
61. | Evinrude 1958 35hp Big Twin Blue/white Metal; K&O |
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62. | Evinrude 1957 35hp Big Twin Blue/white/black Metal; K&O |
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63. | Evinrude 1958 50hp; Starflite; metal; K&O |
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64. | Evinrude 1959 35hp Lark; gray; metal; K&O |
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65. | Evinrude 1959 50hp Starflite; Metal; K&O |
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66. | Evinrude 1960 40hp Lark II; gray/white & red; metal; K&O |
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67. | Evinrude 1960 75hp Starflite II; gray/white & red; Metal; K&O |
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68. | Evinrude 1961 40hp Lark III; Dk. green/white; metal; K&O |
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69. | Evinrude 1961 75hp Starflite III; Dk. green/white; metal; K&O | ![]() |
70. | Evinrude 1962 40hp Lark IV; Dk. green/white; metal; K&O |
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71. | Evinrude 1962 75hp Starflite IV; Dk. green/white; metal; K&O |
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72. | Evinrude 1991 300hp XP300 V8 blue; 1:9 scale; 7.5 inches; metal; 2,300 made. Alterscale | ![]() |
73. | Evinrude CR 1991 300hp V8 XP300 blue; 1:9 scale; Limited Edition of 1,000; Metal; Alterscale | ![]() |
74. | Evinrude 1991 300hp V8 XP300 blue; 1:9 scale; Full Powerhead Metal; Marketed by “Danbury Mint.” Decorated Box. 125 made, Retired in 1999. |
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75. | Telmex V8: First promotional miniature. Matches Telmex F-1 boat. Limited to 300! Includes powerhead. Alterscale. Retired in 2002. |
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76. | V8 Powerhead Kit. Retrofit for Atlerscale V8 models. Chrome stacks. Limited edition of 1,000. Two power heads in each Kit. Alterscale. |
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77. | Elgin (Sears) 45hp? White Plastic but the only Elgin ever made. Nicely done even if plasitic. K&O origin? | ![]() |
81. | Clark Troller 1934 twin. Limited production of of 60. Price $1,050 when new in 2001. Cast in metal. 1:3 scale. | ![]() |
82. | Clark Troller 1934 single. Limited production of of 60. Priced $670 when new in 2000. Cast in metal. 1:3 scale. | ![]() |
83. | Mercury 1957 Mark 55E Quicksilver Green & tan; 1:8 scale, 6 inches, metal; 500 made. Alterscale. | ![]() |
84. | Mercury 1957 Mark 55E Sarasota Blue; 1:8 scale, 6 inches; metal; 275 made. Alterscale. Retired in 2004. | ![]() |
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Buying and Selling K&O Antique Toy Outboard (from the 1950’s and ’60’s): Premiere collectors who also purchase, trade, and sell antique K&O models: Jack Browning (email: JBrow9945@aol.com ): 214 16th Street; Roanoke, VA 24017 (ph: 540-982-1253). Jack wrote the book “Toy Outboards.” Also contact Bill Arick, 400 N. Meridian, Valley Center, KS 67147 (ph: 316-755-1528); Terry Topjun: PO Box 4487, Sevierville, TN (ph: 941-920-2002) email: terrytopjun@alterscale.com (Terry often has Mercs). These enthusiasts generally have quite a few K&O outboard models for sale. Bill Arick has available many remolded parts (cast in metal) for the K&O outboard Toys. He also has “cast metal display stands” modeled on the (real) Mercury stands. The stands are very to-scale and quite nicely done. Contact Jack or Bill or Terry directly at the numbers above. Please keep in mind that these outboards trade as “antique toys” and are relatively expensive. Many thanks to collector Bob McDonald (email: Jb6290@aol.com ) for help with the K&O photos. Bob buys sells and trades toy outboards: ph: 718-762-2541; address: Bob McDonald; 166-12 29th Avenue; Flushing, NY 11358-1402.
Book References:
Toy Outboard Motors (Revised November 2000); by Jack Browning; $26.95; 195 pages of compiled articles (by Jack Browning) with photos. Available only direct: Jack Browning (email: JBrow9945@aol.com ); 214 16th Street; Roanoke, VA 24017 (ph: 540-982-1253). Comment: This is the only comprehensive work in existence on this subject. It covers principally the K&O outboard motors (in detail) but touches on many other toy outboards and boats. Jack Browning is one of the world’s premier collectors of toy outboards.