What Completes a Good Coleman Collection?

[clarkbre]

I'm just throwing this out there because I have recently started a Coleman collection and want your thoughts. In an attempt to be modern (propane) my parents gave me their old Coleman stoves and lantern. In the mix was a 413G dual burner, a 502-700 Sportster, and a 7/88 lantern (not sure on the model number).

Anyways, all are in good shape and I want to continue building my collection. I have found I really like fixing and rebuilding these functional pieces.

So, do any of you have any thoughts of models I should find to compliment my collection? What have you found to be your favorite piece in yours and why?

[starleen2]

how about a single burner 1947 242C Here's mine



Originally it was painted green, but I loved the brass fount and decided to polish it rather than cover it back with paint

[hotrod]

ya, it seems most of us here have a 242 c nickel font or otherwise. good place to start..Just collect what you really want or actually use, thats what makes me happy

[Dave Davis]

I'm partial to the Sears & Roebuck lanterns and Coleman 200a lanterns. But I will buy just about anything vintage coleman .Here are a few lanterns out of my collection of 242's & one coleman model 234 Kerosene.. The burgundy one is Canadian..

[doug hodder]

The more unusual....the more I like it...my 1930 2E

[Dave Davis]

Doug, thats one sweet oven ...