1930 vintage and airworthy

The collection holder's parents posing with the company Monocoupe and in among the visitors at that year's Air Races. Colors were red with black trim.

The Deluxe version was equipped with trailing edge wing flaps and wheel fairings, as seen here and an "improved" cowling. The cowling shown is certainly different to others of the type to be seen on the Internet which all have helmets for cylinder clearance. This one was built in 1934 and first flown by the collection holder's father in April 1936. It was bought for his Silver Star Air Service operation later that year. The totem pole emblem on the side was from the previous owner. Last known of with Mission On Wings in Minnesota then cancelled by the FAA - date unknown.

Registration cancelled in 1938. Photo by: Rudy Arnold / Smithsonian Institution

Still registered in July 2023. Photo by: Rudy Arnold / Smithsonian Institution

Ex NX19421. Swedish American pilot Carl Beckman attempted an unapproved Atlantic crossing in this little aircraft and was never seen again. The Swedish reg is fake. Photo taken in the USA unless this is Gander, where he passed through. Photo from: Nationaal Archief (Netherlands)

1932-built Monocoupe 90 preserved airworthy at Creve Coeur airfield Missouri.

This Monocoupe, built in 1937 and seen here photographed in 1948, was still current by 2013, owned by Raymond Gallarate.

Manufactured in 1936

1936-built Monocoupe 90A

Built in 1942. Registered as a Model 90AL-115, presumably with an uprated engine.

1937-built Monocoupe 90A ex NC19432.