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The more photos and info you provide, the more accurate the estimate of worth will be. Example: how many miles on the installed engine? Is there an odometer? If so, check it. Take interior pics of replica, engine pics of both engines, etc., etc. A potential buyer will want to know your general location also. Good luck!
The 912 engine if complete clean and running is worth probably $4k. With brakes, carb and battery gone over the CMC Speedster should bring $14k. Assume it is titled. With the 912 in the Speedster you are probably looking at same or maybe an extra $1-1.5k. The cost to maintain and rebuild a 356 engine is many times more than a bug for about the same HP - so tends to scare folks off. Now is time to clean it up and get it on the market --- warm weather and sun bring out convertible buyers.
Here's current link to rebuild 912 1600S long block for $3500.
You may be better off to sell the 912 motor separately; I don't think too many people value "historically correct" details with these cars. What does the speedster have for an engine now? Al
Just my suggestion..
I would sell the engine and perhaps convert the cash across to doing a small tidy up etc. on the Speedster.
I am sure you Dad would be pleased to know you are driving it around having fun possibly the reason he left it to you...
...another option is to email me with particulars and what you might want for the car as is ..Alan drclockATpa.net
I would be interested also located in Missouri but will travel or ship email at
jlfuller@hotmail
Did I just hear the Dr. mention 33? Or was that just my imagination?
And he thought he was finished. HA!
"Just when I thought I was out, they PULL me back in"....Dr. Clock
The Doctor must have got himself a new supply of 5-Hour Energy Drink!
.... I plead insanity...
I'll corroborate that plea.
Insanity, no, just a wife who encourages your hobby!
