NOS Bundy 30hp Outboard (something you don’t see everyday)

[joesnuffy]

Saw this on the bay. Pretty cool not a bad price for a NOS 1962 30hp vintage engine in original box.

Joe

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251933958733?_t … EBIDX%3AIT

ps found this also interesting on who designed the style of motor

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Tjaarda

Bundy Outboards
Bundy Marine S.p.A.
Milan, Italy

Sometime around 1960, Wendell Anderson Jr. of Bundy Tubing Company took over from the Lionel Corporation a share in an outboard motor project in development by the Innocenti Corporation of Milan, Italy (manufacturer of Lambretta scooters). The 500 C.C. 30 HP motor was designed by Tom Tjaarda in 1960(?). Bundy Marine S.p.A., was incorporated to handle the Italian operations. Bundy Marine of Mountainside (N.C.?) was formed as the US distributor. Similar to OMC products in many features, the Bundy 500 C.C. was available in electric start or manual start, short- and long-shaft versions. The motor might also have been sold in a complete boat package, known as the Bundy Gold Cup. More information is needed and will be added as it becomes available.
In Europe, Nyman Company of Uppsala, Sweden imported these motors into Sweden, selling them along with their proprietary Crescent Outboards until they could produce similar sized motors.The Bundy motor was reported to have been styled by the famous Italian industrial designer, Karmann Ghia. (New York Times, Jan. 15, 1961).

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[jerry-ahrens]

I’ve got one of those all gone through and ready to put on a boat. I’m actually impressed with this Bundy motor, a very smooth running engine. The reed valve arrangement is also very interesting, and very easily removed for servicing. I hope to have it on the water later this summer.

[fisherman6]

This is really cool, but it’s a bit out of my price range. I’m not going so far as to say the price is ridiculous for what it is though. I usually start with cheap non-running motors though. There are occasional exceptions and this one has the cool factor for me, but I’m not ready to pony up $2K.

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[1946zephyr]

quote Fisherman6:

I usually start with cheap non-running motors.

I believe that this is everyone’s intent here. Cheap, nonrunners is what makes the hobby interesting 😀 😀 😀

Cool looking motor!

[Pete]

Frozen in time like a mummy, what needs to be serviced when unwrapped, where was the engine stored that box has water marks and looks abused, temp and humidity where stored, are parts available for these ❓ Never heard of this outboard. Italians make cool stuff like cars and shoes.

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