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# Vintage NOS KEM 1416 Ignition Distributor Rotor Wholesale Lot with Display BoxUp for sale/sale is a premium lot of **New Old Stock (NOS) automotive history**—a vintage wholesale counter display box filled with **KEM Manufacturing Company Ignition Distributor Rotors**, part number **1416**.*6 items total. One individual box is missing.This lot offers incredible dual-value: you get a pristine, untouched stash of premium mechanical ignition components alongside an iconic, eye-catching mid-century American dealer box. Perfect for classic car restorers looking for uncompromising quality or automobilia collectors hunting for the ultimate garage display piece.---## 💎 Why This Specific NOS Lot is Highly Valuable:### 1. Unmatched Vintage Bakelite Construction
Modern reproduction distributor rotors are made of cheap, thin injected plastic that is prone to hairline cracks, structural warping, and voltage tracking under high engine heat. These vintage KEM rotors are molded from ultra-dense, heavy **Bakelite (Phenolic resin)**, offering superior structural rigidity and maximum electrical insulation to handle vintage ignition coils.### 2. Premium Solid Brass Hardware
While modern replacements use cheap, thinly plated alloy components that pit and corrode easily, these NOS parts feature a robust, heavy **brass primary spring clip** and a distinct **spherical brass button contact tip**. These materials ensure maximum conductivity and a highly reliable, spark-routing connection over decades of engine runtime.### 3. Pristine Counter Display Aesthetics
Finding a complete master distributor box still holding its orderly layout of pristine individual small product boxes is rare. The timeless red, black, and white KEM branding yields an immediate retro look that instantly upgrades the shelf presentation of any mechanic shop, showroom, "man cave," or vintage garage display.---## 🛠️ Product Specifications & Applications:
* **Manufacturer:** KEM Manufacturing Co. (Made in USA)
* **Part Number:** 1416 (Meticulously cross-referenced for classic platforms)
* **Component Type:** Engine Ignition Distributor Rotor (High-Neck Style)
* **Material Base:** Dense black Bakelite with premium solid brass contact points.
* **Condition:** New Old Stock (NOS). Completely unused, bright contacts, clean mounting grooves, and zero structural wear.
* **Packaging:** Includes the original master display carton holding the individual item boxes. Outer cardboard exhibits minor shelf-age and vintage handwritten inventory notes as pictured.*Please review the high-resolution photos carefully to confirm the exact physical dimensions, alignment keys, and tower-neck style for your specific distributor assembly. Items are sold as-is.*
