1956 Porsche Engine

I'm pretty certain it's not a Carrera, but gosh, wouldn't that be a surprise...since he did mention something about dual Solex carbs,the holy grail is probably a long shot.

If it is a carrera engine and complete it would be worth a small fortune. If running and documented a large fortune. But I would agree it probably is not. If not but complete and not in need of major repairs I would venture a value at about 2.5k - 6k.

There's no harm in going to see what he's got, and what he wants for it.

True...he did throw a 1500 number at me but I got the distinct impression it needed some work...since he lives near by, I should go check it out for the fun of it and get some photos.

GO! Go now!

Bob, you seem to know something I don't...should I put it on the back of the Speedster on Saturday and "door prize" it?

Rich- While I don't think an original 356 pushrod motor is necessarily a great choice in one of our plastic cars (better power to $$$ spent ratio with VW power and easier to find parts), I'm sure an ad in the Samba would find that thing a home in a period correct car. 

Correcto, Al...I'm more curious to it's value to the discerning aficionado snob. As Vinny noted last week, I'm always trying to make a buck off of my friends 

Oh yeah; I forgot about that! You're a funny guy, Rich!
PS- I don't have a clue what a 356 motor that may "need some work" is worth; when you figure out the market value, let me know...

I do know that my kid brought home a boat anchor Type 3 engine a couple of months back that I would gladly give away to a needy soul just to get it out of my garage. 

I'll take a Type 3 engine!

Jeff

Im very interested in the Porsche engine, should it be for sale

Autobahn, Here is the motor of your dreams. What a deal!!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PORSCH...d7d706d6&vxp=mtr

I guess I could get it and put it in my beater Gmund. I could always use a third spare...

Jeff

I'd look to see if all the 356 engine is there and that it turns over still.  Cleaned up with air cleaners removed and a piece of tempered glass for the top and it would be a great coffee table for the man-cave!  Also check the engine serial number to aid in id-ing the year and hp. I'm guess int S version would be more valuable.  Heck, just the oil filter assemblies fetch $200+ on ebay.  

2XXXX: 1300 Normal
3XXXX: 1500 Normal
4XXXX: 1500 S
5XXXX: 1300 S
6XXXX: 1600 Normal
7XXXX: 1600 Normal - before the Normal 1600 got 6 digits (late 1959)
8XXXX: 1600 S

Thanks for all the info men.

I just called the guy...too bad he's going in for an operation today..."call back next week"...now the anxiety builds. I dug this up.

Jeff, see your dialogue message.

additional info

Go buy it or tell the owner to put it on 356 registry.

If he had it in a Gia, he probably doesn't care a whole lot about it.

Go take a look and offer up $200 ?

Do like Gas Monkey garage and START LOW

Yes, Christian, the point about it being in a Ghia has me wondering of its condition as well. I don't have high hopes for this thing. I thought Gas Monkey bought high and sold low?