Re: Value of an Un-Restored Model A Engine
As a long time Model A guy and antique collector, I hate to say this, but!
In my many years with these cars, I have never seen a engine that was just sitting in a garage or barn that was worth buying. Maybe some parts off it, but the block, no.
I have had great luck with engines in cars that have been sitting for many years. One sat for over 40 years. Car and it’s engine went on until I sold it in 2022 with just a new carburetor, rebuilt distributor, new timing gear, head, and leakless water pump. Car was put away during the war and not taken out of barn until 1980.
It’s like week old pizza in your refrigerator. Might still look good, but you don’t want to eat it.
Haze gray and underway.
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