Re: Outboard Auction Prices going up?

[Anonymous]

17 motors selling for a total of $2439.04, so an average price of $143.47 per motor… not mighty outrageous by any means.

Most experienced collectors of antiques would say if a 1929 Johnson S-45 was available in good overall condition (as this one appears to be), and was complete with all of its parts (this one does, including the compression release bits) and has decent compression, they would take it for $301.16 any day of the week…

I find it interesting that you mention nothing about the 5 1/2 HP Johnson CD (a much MUCH more common motor than the S-45) that sold for a higher price than the S-45 got (and no tank with the CD either)……. in my twisted little mind, the buyer of the CD overpaid, and the buyer of the S-45 got a bargain…. but then again, both motors might have been purchased by the same buyer, who knows….

Best,
T2