What are they worth?

[di_1211]

In cleaning out the old homestead, my sister and I happened on 3 old outboard motors. One of them was my father's who will be 82 this year. The other 2 we believe to be my grandfather's. We have one Scott-Atwater, 1 Johnson and 1 Firestone. Where can we find information about worth and saleability? OR Should we just take them to curb? Any help from anyone would be appreciated.

 

[roscoe]

Re: What are they worth?

$0 to $800 a piece depending on age, condition, model, etc.<br />Could be a lot more for some early prototype models.<br /><br />You can check ebay for a few weeks and see what they are going for.<br /><br />Or you can post the make, hp, model, and serial numbers here, and someone will give you an educated guess.

 

[di_1211]

Re: What are they worth?

Thanks Roscoe, however, after just speaking with my sister, I am going to edit my post. I have 2 of the models incorrect. One is a Firestone and one is a Scott-Atwater.

 

[roscoe]

Re: What are they worth?

The same rules apply. <br />Some models have some collectors value, some don't.<br />Without knowing the exact model and condition, its anybody's guess.<br /><br />I think the Firestone motor may also have been made by Scott-Atwater. Back in the 40's 50's 60's, many motors were made by one company, and marketed under different names.

 

[oregonducker]

Re: What are they worth?

You might try here too. www.aomci.org

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: What are they worth?

I should mention that eBay prices are way higher than you're likely to get Rummaging them. Garage Sale prices are usually in the $25 ballpark. If you do eBay them, shipping costs weigh heavily because something like that may need to ship Freight. Some old outboards are never bid upon because of it.<br /><br />Here is a link to a site with a lot of information that could be useful...<br /> http://www.discount-marine-parts.com/

 

[di_1211]

Re: What are they worth?

Originally posted by oregonducker:<br /> You might try here too. www.aomci.org

Thank you for taking the time and I will check out that site.

 

[di_1211]

Re: What are they worth?

Originally posted by WillyBWright:<br /> I should mention that eBay prices are way higher than you're likely to get Rummaging them. Garage Sale prices are usually in the $25 ballpark. If you do eBay them, shipping costs weigh heavily because something like that may need to ship Freight. Some old outboards are never bid upon because of it.<br /><br />Here is a link to a site with a lot of information that could be useful...<br /> http://www.discount-marine-parts.com/

Thank you for the tips. I appreciate the help and the website information.

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: What are they worth?

I should point out that the AOMCI Ask-a-member section has a strict rule about not posting 'How-much-is-it-worth' questions.