what is this?

anyone know what this engine is

 

<font color="red"> Fords original prototype?

R E D M E A T </font>

 

early Curtis aircraft ?

 

Wright brothers powerplant.

JOE

 

Looks like a Wright Flyer power plant to me.

 

junkyard dog you got it. its the wright flyer engine.

 

They covered the buildup of the "new" one on Discovery and PBS.
That is one expensive little mother.