Approximate worth????
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Drifting
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From: Melbourne Australia
Approximate worth????
Complete L71 engine:
CE 512 block dated 6th April '70, look's like new inside, I have no doubt that it's std.The rest of the engine is adorned by tri power stuff. Everything is dated prior to Nov '68.
At some stage carbs have been changed out to change-overs.....current carbs are off a '67.
Air cleaner to pan, fan to bell.
WIW.....appprox???
CE 512 block dated 6th April '70, look's like new inside, I have no doubt that it's std.The rest of the engine is adorned by tri power stuff. Everything is dated prior to Nov '68.
At some stage carbs have been changed out to change-overs.....current carbs are off a '67.
Air cleaner to pan, fan to bell.
WIW.....appprox???
Race Director
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Scottsdale Arizona
I'm afraid that it has no commercial value. Please ship it to me for appropriate "disposal.". I'll even pick up the air freight cost. That's just the kind of guy that I am. 
I've seen similar ones for sale at a huge range of prices up to $25k but have never seen one sold. The tripower setup is conservatively worth $2500 to $3000. The CE standard short block should easily be worth $4k. Maybe $1k for the heads(absolute guess)? Pulleys and accessories (if Corvette) are $1500. Ignition ( if stockish) maybe $500?
My guesstimate would be at the very least $9500.
I've seen similar ones for sale at a huge range of prices up to $25k but have never seen one sold. The tripower setup is conservatively worth $2500 to $3000. The CE standard short block should easily be worth $4k. Maybe $1k for the heads(absolute guess)? Pulleys and accessories (if Corvette) are $1500. Ignition ( if stockish) maybe $500?
My guesstimate would be at the very least $9500.
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Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2000
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From: Melbourne Australia
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 1,347
Likes: 0
From: Melbourne Australia
I'm afraid that it has no commercial value. Please ship it to me for appropriate "disposal.". I'll even pick up the air freight cost. That's just the kind of guy that I am.
I've seen similar ones for sale at a huge range of prices up to $25k but have never seen one sold. The tripower setup is conservatively worth $2500 to $3000. The CE standard short block should easily be worth $4k. Maybe $1k for the heads(absolute guess)? Pulleys and accessories (if Corvette) are $1500. Ignition ( if stockish) maybe $500?
My guesstimate would be at the very least $9500.
I've seen similar ones for sale at a huge range of prices up to $25k but have never seen one sold. The tripower setup is conservatively worth $2500 to $3000. The CE standard short block should easily be worth $4k. Maybe $1k for the heads(absolute guess)? Pulleys and accessories (if Corvette) are $1500. Ignition ( if stockish) maybe $500?
My guesstimate would be at the very least $9500.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Orlando FL
my guess is that if you had that at the Turkey Rod Run set up on a stand and it startedyou could price it for 15k and probably get it maybe 12.5K
my concern is finding the buyer that has the $$ to spend on that
based on current economic condition...people who can barely afford that will not let go of the money..
that narrows the field of potential buyers
good luck
if you need a place to store it let me know..I have a place
Safety Car
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From: Indy Indiana
it is probably even a 454.. unless they sold the block empty bare and put a 427 crank in it. I expect a april 70 512 block to be a 454.
it is a bunch of not date matched parts that someone can put together and sell to some sucker for a high price. why would someone pay top dollar for a engine with a stamp that would not match their car and the dates on the parts don't line up?... get a crate, with a guarantee.. much cheaper.
yes it is worth more in parts..
it is a bunch of not date matched parts that someone can put together and sell to some sucker for a high price. why would someone pay top dollar for a engine with a stamp that would not match their car and the dates on the parts don't line up?... get a crate, with a guarantee.. much cheaper.
yes it is worth more in parts..
Melting Slicks
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From: Tolland CT
The only way it would have big $$ value would be if it had a partial VIN which some owner needed returned to the car it was originally installed. There may be some value to another if they're looking for a 'restoration' block, correct date code for a project, maybe a restamp... The engine as a whole probably would have less value than the parts since the date codes span 3 years.