rg171352

For several years now I have been hearing about a fellow selling what he has labeled as a 1958 Duntov Factory Experimental 283.

I called the owner of this motor years ago and listened to his story and although I remember little of it a few things stick out in my mind. He stated that there were two such experimental motors built in 58 to showcase some aspect of the corvette motor. One motor was installed in a boat and the other in a corvette. He said the two vehicles traveled the country in a press campaign.

I have tried to find information in regards to this press campaign, and even a boat and Corvette brought together by GM.

Any help in trying to identify what this motor is would be greatly appreciated.

comp

i read something about it in Smokey Yunicks book ,,but its not here to look up

Panama 58

Didn't I see an engine with a similar write up on ebay lately?
Panama

rg171352

I didn't see that on ebay. Do you have the link to the auction? I'd love to actually see picture of what may be so special about this.

Panama 58

I took a look on fleabay and the auction must be over. I remember very little about the engine auction other than it was being called an experimental engine, yada yada yada. Sorry I can't be of more help. Maybe it will get relisted and we will see if this is the same one.
Panama

JAMES69

I remember seeing it on Craigslist the other night, but I'm not sure what city. I look at allot of Craiglist ads these days so I apologize I can't remember which site it was on.

Jim

Panama 58

Thanks James69- that's where I saw it. It was not on ebay, it was on Craigslist. Here's the listing. Phone number included. Listing is under 1958 Corvette, Northeast, Hudson Valley, NY.


corvette engine---very rare - $1500 (esopus)
Reply to: sale-786080267@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-08-06, 7:28PM EDT


corvette factory experimental 1958, 283 Duntov engine, excellent condition, disassembled but complete. $1500 firm please call 845 331-7819




* Location: esopus
* it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

PostingID: 786080267

rg171352

Actually it was the ad on craigslist that reminded me of speaking with the fellow. Is there any thing that could prove what this motor is claimed to be?

JohnZ

Yup, the casting number and the pad stamp; otherwise it's just more "smoke and mirrors".

oldskydog

Probably has an "X"cast on it. An amazing number of supposedly knowlegeable people think that because it has an "X" on it, it's experimental.

prestige6

I think this guy lives in Poughkipse NY. I've spoken to him about this engine he is suppose to have,He also claims to have a set of expermintal heads also.The numbers he gave me weren't even close.You might find it in a newspaper or magizine that is called special interest. Comes from Conn. Area.I'll see if I can get a copy of it and give his # for anyone interested. The paper I've seen it in is called The Bargin News Special interest Vehicles. Published in CT.

rg171352

That's actually where I first found his number, and I think it may have been kingston where he was.