Re: antique outboard value?
That's because there really isn't a set value. Once someone says such-and-such is worth this much, you're going to get an argument from a dozen others about how theirs is worth more, or how little they paid for theirs. It's very subjective, varies from motor to motor, region to region and person to person. It's likely worth a lot more to the guy who had one as a kid, or has fond memories of the one his grandpa had, than it would be to someone with no such connection. What's considered a dime-a-dozen motor in Minnesota (lots of fresh water) might be considered rare on the Jersey shore (salt water). Also, does the motor run? Is it complete? Is it clean? Have repairs been made and made properly? These all factor in.<br /><br />The bottom line is the motor is worth only what a buyer is willing to pay. If someone wants to buy it and their offer seems low, don't sell it. If the next ten buyers all seem to be in the same ballpark, then that's probably a good idea of what it's worth. Johnson ALONE made 2 MILLION motors by the late 1950s, so there are a lot of vintage motors out there and relatively few collectors. It's a buyer's market and more often than not, the buyer sets the price, but of course it must be agreed upon by both parties. Offer it for best offer, see what transpires and go from there...<br /><br />- Scott
