6 Reasons to Pre-Order the Retrol A16 Stationary Engine Before Black Friday
The Retrol A16 is a working 16cc gasoline stationary engine model inspired by traditional Scandinavian farm engines. It features a cast A-frame, an open crankcase, and a brass flyball governor, with a slow idle of approximately 200 rpm. You can start it by turning the flywheel by hand or using an electric drill, and choose between red and green finishes.
Pre-orders are priced at $739.49, with shipping scheduled for early January 2027. Engines will ship by DHL Express in the order purchases were placed.
The earlier Super Early Bird and Early Bird prices have ended. The current pre-order price is $739.49, and the planned in-stock price will be $782.99 once regular stock becomes available. No additional Black Friday discount is planned for the A16.
1. Production Has Reached Its 25-Order Target
The Retrol A16 has reached its production target of 25 orders, and the first production run is moving forward. This milestone means the project has reached the order threshold needed to proceed with the first batch of 50 engines.
2. The First Batch Is Limited to 100 Engines
The first production batch is limited to 100 engines. Once these units are sold, the next batch is expected to require at least another three months. Pre-ordering now gives you the opportunity to join the first release rather than potentially waiting for the next production run.
3. Each Engine Has an Individual Number
Each engine in the first batch will be numbered from No. 001 to No. 100. Number assignment follows the order in which purchases are placed, and shipping follows the same sequence.
Orders are scheduled to ship in early January 2027 via DHL Express, following the purchase sequence. Ordering earlier places you earlier in the shipping queue and gives you an earlier position in the numbered first batch.
4. The Current Pre-Order Price Is $739.49
The A16's pre-order pricing has progressed through four stages. The first two early-bird offers have ended, and the current pre-order price is $739.49.
Retrol A16 Pre-Order Price
$739.49
Current pre-order price · Estimated shipping in early January 2027
Planned price increase when regular stock becomes available: $43.50.
The current $739.49 pre-order price is lower than the planned in-stock price of $782.99. The earlier $699.99 and $719.99 offers have ended and are no longer the available pre-order prices.
No additional Black Friday discount is planned for the A16. If you are considering this engine, the current pre-order price and the planned in-stock price provide a clear basis for deciding when to buy.
5. First-Batch Orders Include Exclusive Gifts
Every A16 pre-order includes two gifts at no additional cost for the first 100 supporters:
- Upright fuel tank
- A16 commemorative medallion
Two additional first-batch offers are available:
- When the total reaches 50 orders: All first-batch customers, including those who have already ordered, will receive one extra spare spark plug in addition to the original one.
- Engine numbers No. 091–100: Each of these 10 engines comes with a Lister D building-block set valued at $39.99.
6. Free DHL Express Shipping and a Mostly Assembled Engine
The Retrol A16 arrives approximately 90% pre-assembled, so you won't need to build the entire engine from individual parts. The remaining work involves fitting the base and other components and making the final adjustments according to the instructions.
- Free DHL Express shipping with tracking: Pre-orders are scheduled to ship in early January 2027, following the order sequence.
- Approximately 90% pre-assembled: The engine is largely built before delivery, with final assembly and adjustment left to you.
- Payment options: Available payment methods, including installment options where offered, are shown at checkout.
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