Reply To: Request a list of the “beautiful” WWII era motors

[Honorcode]

For collecting, I look at the auto industry for guideance. They want an OPERATIONAL Vehicle. The running performance should be simliar to the way that it ran in its period. Thus, a model T will run differently than a 1969 mustang. In terms of cosmetics – collectors expect the car to be restored with a “true to period” restoration, unless it is a nostalgic piece, where the artist clearly took latitude in the restoration – both are acceptable and both are collectable. The point is that there is no deciet in the restoration – people follow an Honor code of ethics with the restoration.

As of this week, I have now purchased 2 outboard motors that have been costmetically restored to bare metal – I can paint them, or let the shinny aluminum prevail. I love that I have that option. If I can get them running, I will make a video of it… save the video to disk, and then drain the gas and set them up for display inside my home. I would like to buy an ol johnson and restore it from scratch, I lack the confidsence at this point.

I have been investing in Lithium technologys, and recently made a sizable gain with ALB, these profits are funding my antique motor hobby. The world is switching from gasoline (just look at exxon stock) to lithium (ALB stock). As gasoline powered outboard motors are replaced with lithium iron phostphate powered motors, the motors from 100 years ago will be very precious to collectors. It may take another 20 years, but I am in no rush. My point is that parts and motors are plentiful today… and a motor that has been stripped to its metal provides the owner with flexibility.. but it is critical to have an operational motor.