<VV> Value of Corvair Engines?

[J R Read_HML]

My opinion...  If you got $300. for the pair, you'd be doing well.

Don't base your sale on just one opinion.

Later, JR


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <dbaker10 at twcny.rr.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 8:28 PM
Subject: <VV> Value of Corvair Engines?


> Can anyone give me a rough estimate as to what a couple Corvair engines 
> might be worth?
>
> My father has 2 engines he is interested in getting rid of. Someone asked 
> him how much he would want for them, but we don't know what they might be 
> worth. That person is not a Corvair person, so I assume he would just want 
> them for scrap or to try to resell.
>
> Would any Corvair person out there be interested in them?
>
> The first engine is from a 1960 with a differential and Powerglide 
> transmission attached. It has most sheet metal and other parts. It's 
> missing the fuel pump, generator and the adapter for those parts. The 
> exhaust logs and lower shrouds are also gone.
>
> The second engine has crankcase code RH, which I found to be a 1965 or 
> 1966 Hi Performance with Powerglide. I'm assuming that would be the 110 HP 
> engine. Exhaust logs, lower shrouds and alternator also missing. Most 
> sheet metal also there.
>
> These engines have been sitting for I'm guessing 30+ years. Neither engine 
> would turn over using a breaker bar on the harmonic damper bolt.
>
> Would anyone be interested in them, or could anyone give me an approximate 
> value for them? they are located in Oswego, NY
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Dave Baker
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