Reply To: mystery motors

[billw]

It’s very rare indeed, when any old outboard motor in obviously poor cosmetic condition, is worth much of anything. And asking us club members is not the best indicator of value; as we already have engines that are far more interesting than those. So, our values are going to be very, very low, for sure. We don’t try to low-ball. We just don’t need them. Fixing them up and getting them running is purely a labor of love; a money PIT, usually, unlike car restoration. All that being said, if you just want to flip the motors, I would try listing them on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace. You’re somewhat likely to find someone who finds them more interesting. I would try doubling our meager price estimates, to have a realistic chance of selling them. Maybe list the Elgin for $100 and see what happens; as that one doesn’t look too bad. Either way, you are definitely not going to retire on the sales.

Long live American manufacturing!