Wannabe,
That motor would look awesome hanging off the back of a Glastron Carlson. Id liie to see pics if you get the motor. More pics of it on the Glastron one its rigged. And that semicircular corrugated steel building is known as a Quonset Hut. 😉
-Ben
Well guys, the strangler deal fell apart. The motor was part of an estate being divided up between 3 family members. The person I was dealing with was ready to sell the motor to me for $400. His Brother in Law stepped in and said he consulted an "expert" in outboard motor values 🙄 and the "expert" told him it was worth at least $2000, and I was a craigs list "scammer" trying to rip off the family. The thing is, the motor was not in great condition and needed a total rehab and he set the price… not me. When I asked who his ‘Expert" was, it turns out he’s some 20 something kid that works as a motorcycle mechanic. So I told him good luck and went on my way. I was told the motor should be showing up on Ebay soon for $2000.
Happy bidding all!
I’m sorry to hear the deal fell apart.You got your hopes dashed, that hurts. I’ve been checking those motors out on the internet. Keep you eyes open ,they are out there….somewhere
"Some people want to know how a watch works, others just want to know what time it is"
Robbie Robertson
Ehh..life goes on. If the Guy gets $2000 for it perhaps it will help the family deal with the loss of their Father. I have a Johnson 135 in better condition I bought for $250. $2000 was just not even realistic.
While 400 was a fantastic price, that any of us would have jumped on, 2k is the complete other end of spectrum, and not realistic for that vintage as you say. Should have told them to have the guy that made the evaluation pony up the money!
Isn’t this always the way, good for you not caving to desires and paying a silly price. Keep your eye on ebay, maybe they will give up and the price will come back down after no luck with sale.
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