Determining value of '40 engine and tranny left in my garage...

[Rrrnay]

Thanks to both of you for the input, I appreciate you taking the time.  Too bad it's not that 'rembrandt in the attic' I was hoping for.

[Doran Johnson]

I've seen two similar engines on ebay lately.? The first was a '33 Plymouth a couple of weeks ago that I believe was around $100.? I watched it until near the end and never saw a bid on it.? I don't know if or for what it sold.? The other is a '34 on ebay currently that is priced $400 or best offer.? These were engines only, without tranny and accessories.? Good luck.? ? ? Doran

[JimCno]

Unfortunately, you don't have a treasure trove there. Dodge and Plymouth had the same basic engine from 1935 to 1959 plus there were many others made for trucks, military vehicles, boats, generators, farm equipment etc. The point is there is a large supply and a small demand. I just bought an 1959 engine, including the clutch, transmission, manifold, carb, starter, generator... the whole assembly, for $75. The guy I bought it from had two such assemblies and he had paid $50 each for them. I figured I overpaid at $75 but didn't think it was worth quibbling.

The only chance that it could be worth more would be if someone was trying to restore a 1940 Plymouth and wanted all numbers matching parts. You might be able to charge a premium for that. I know when I was trying to find a numbers matching engine for my '35, the few that I came across were priced $300-$600, plus I would have had to travel 300 - 800 miles and pull the engine from the car. I just couldn't afford that kind of premium. I would think many of those on this board would prefer to have numbers matching engines but many outside this board are taking those engines out of their cars and replacing them with bigger, hotter engines, hence one of the reasons for the surplus.

If by any chance, your transmission was an overdrive transmission, that would be worth more as many people who use their cars as drivers, would like to install those so they can reach highway speed more easily.

[Rrrnay]

Hi there,
I have an engine and transmission from a 1940 Plymouth that was left in my garage by a previous owner.
The id numbers are:
Engine casting number: 860129-5
Engine ID:P10*I38445B
Tranny casting: 1138238-3
Starter: MZ-4062
Numbers on generator: GDZ-4801-A 1U 9871 and reads "external current contr"

I need help determining it's value as I don't know much about engines from that era.  Lost 'me job this week so I need to make the most of any thing I have that can bring in some cash.

Thanks for any help. :)
Renee