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slightmiss
New member
Username: slightmiss
Post Number: 1
Registered: 04-2011
| | Posted on Thursday, April 28, 2011 - 07:06 pm: | 
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It is a Beilfuss motor co. engine and from what I have found they made stationary, marine and car engines. they supplyed engines to the Luvernes car company from 1904 to 1909. Also they supplyed replacement engines for cars and people building there own 1 off cars. This one is 5x5 so the 18 to 20 hp area. The big question is what is this rare duck worth or is there even a market for it because it's only going to take up space in my garage |
slightmiss
New member
Username: slightmiss
Post Number: 2
Registered: 04-2011
| | Posted on Thursday, April 28, 2011 - 07:18 pm: |
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more photo's |
miro
Senior Member
Username: miro
Post Number: 570
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, April 28, 2011 - 07:33 pm: |
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I'd say that given it's state of apparent decay, plus the missing parts, it's probably not worth much more than scrap value. It's not evident from the photo that this is a marine engine.
While it may be uncommon, it is certainly not unique. I know of 2 such engines in very much better condition.
In any case, worth is totally subjective and is frankly what a buyer is willing to pay and a seller is wiling to accept.
miro |
slightmiss
New member
Username: slightmiss
Post Number: 3
Registered: 04-2011
| | Posted on Thursday, April 28, 2011 - 08:23 pm: |
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scrap it is thanks! |
john_archibald
Senior Member
Username: john_archibald
Post Number: 175
Registered: 08-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, April 28, 2011 - 08:30 pm: |
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Slightmiss,
I'll buy it for near scrap value.
Archibald
Northfield, Minnesota 507-663-7792 |
laurie_d
Senior Member
Username: laurie_d
Post Number: 97
Registered: 10-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, April 28, 2011 - 09:29 pm: |
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Gee you blokes are tough! I'm nearly as crook as that motor, with nearly as many pieces missing but my missus hasn't scrapped me yet! |
slightmiss
Member
Username: slightmiss
Post Number: 4
Registered: 04-2011
| | Posted on Thursday, April 28, 2011 - 09:43 pm: |
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I thought the motor wasn't that bad it was taken all apart by the previous owner. No cracks in the jugs I have the flywheel the manifolds the only thing I can find missing is the ignition system, carb, and oiler. But I gusse scrap is getting expensive. I will shoot it around with some of my local friends and see what they think, maybe it will end up on ebay or something. |
slightmiss
Member
Username: slightmiss
Post Number: 5
Registered: 04-2011
| | Posted on Sunday, May 01, 2011 - 09:09 pm: |
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Well I threw it on Ebay lets see if it is worth something or not worst case senario It's in the scraper. here is the link
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1906-09-2cyl-antique-engine-car-stationary-marine -/250812658080?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a659971a0 |
