what is engine worth?...barn find

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edited November -1 in HUDSON
can someone please direct me to where or how to determine a value?...here is what i have...

hudson hornet engine in original crate...yes,in crate and never opened...i think it's from around 1948-1951?...it is a complete NEW motor with alternator,clutch,2 carbs,complete... i would like to sell it,but would like a fair price rather quickly...i will have pics tomorrow...please reply to [email]jyouker@carolina.rr.com...than[/email]k yo

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  • Jon B
    Jon B Administrator
    Assuming this is indeed "as advertised", it's going to be somewhat difficult to put a value to it, simply because so few of these ever come up for sale that no consistent price pattern can be established.



    This might be one of the fabled '55 ('56?) engines that J.C. Whitney offered for sale up into the 1960's; they were the basic Step-Down engine, but manufactured after Hudson became part of AMC, and they had hydraulic valves. However, I wasn't under the impression that they came complete with generator (if they have an alternator then something's DEFINITELY amiss!).



    With such a large object, stating your location might be important. Do we gather that you're from North or South Carolina?
  • oldhudsons
    oldhudsons Senior Contributor
    Jon - wonder if this might be the person who bought the one at recent auction & is now trying to "turn it over" for a profit?
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    thanks jon...you are correct that it is a generator....also says "power dome"on engine...i am in north carolina...thanks again
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    no,but do you know what it went for at the auction?
  • ski4life65
    ski4life65 Expert Adviser
    $1700 according to previous post
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    The Hudsons at auction thread shows several pictures of two different Hudson engines in Crates. Both are JC Whitney engines which are infact left over Hudson stock that is equipped with all engine accessories... ie ready to drop in as replacement motors. These engines are either 55 or 56 vintage and that is determined by teardown only. The engines come complete with twin carb inductions circa 55+. The value of the engine is both from a historic prospective and the eyes of the beholder... so what it brought at auction does not necessarily set a true value. Most of the HET overhaul and rebuilders will attest it costs 1700 dollars or more to purchase the parts to overhaul and engine... + labor and other costs... so hope to see your pictures and a cost you want for this new find.



    Cheers
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    thank you wasp...very informative...would you be interested in giving me your e-mail so i can send you the pics in the next few days??..i dont want to post them and get bombed with questions i cant answer...thanks again
  • akcoop
    akcoop Administrator
    Oh come on Jeremy. These guys don't bite....well most don't. :D You won't find just one expert here, but many. And sometimes they disagree. What is best is if you get everybody looking at them. You will learn a whole lot more than if you send it to one person. Post your pics for all to view and I think you will see these guys will treat you like a gentle lover. :D
  • Uncle Josh
    Uncle Josh Senior Contributor
    Put it on eBay and watch em scrap over it.
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