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Pricing can be a real “can of worms”.
In Peter Hunn’s book, look just before the table of contents for the latest copyright date – there are several editions over several years – you can’t guess at a “cost plus a percent” without knowing what year you are starting from. Also some motors have appreciated much more than others over the years, so a blanket statement of % increase would not be correct for a lot of motors.
I have 2nd edition, 1994, and third edition, 2002 books; and between these 8 years, many prices are the same, but some are up 50% or more. Also some motors at some conditions stayed the same, while other conditions prices have changed. For example, some examples in #1 condition have stayed the same while #3 and #4 condition of the same motor has doubled.
A few years ago I bought a motor from a guy who had posted a couple motors on Craigslist and dropped them $10/week until they sold. It’s another way of trying to get max price.
Peter Hunn’s prices also don’t take into account price variations around the country due to supply and demand, prices are generally a bit lower in Minnesota and Wisconsin because there are so many motors available.
The thing the book does tell you is which motors are worth more than others, even if the values shown are in question.
Dave