Updated: 08-Sep-2025
(See Warner).
They are engines based on Warner Scarab designs; in fact, they are the same engines.
These engines are built by William L. Velie Motors Corp. in Moline, IL. Also produced as Lambert-Velie.
“Velie, M-5”
“Velie M-5, rear view”
-They have five fixed radial cylinders, and power outputs between 55 and 65 HP.
-Velie engines known as the 90 HP Scarab Junior, the 125 HP, or the 145 HP, 165 HP, and 185 HP Scarab Super have been built.
-Also known as the Velie 165 A, B, E, AE, or D3. And also as the SS50 or 50A.
From Appendix 12: A 5-Cylinder Radial Engine, of which we now show the center block and a semi-frontal view.
"Velie M5 Block and Engine"
Engines of VELIE
Model: 165-A, -B, -E, -AE, -D3
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Model: M-5
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Model: M-L-9
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Model: SS-50, -A
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