What engines are worth money?

Google is failing me. So I have a few questions. The fist: Are there vehicle engines that are worth pulling to sell. I am more referring to older vehicles let's say before 1980 and not running and in poor condition and I could just rip them and flip em. I know enough to not scap a 65 impala lol. I am just looking for some general guidelines, what shape do they need to be in, how do you tell if they are rebuildable.

Well, if you come up on a sports car pre 1980 then there is a huge market in not only the engine but the transmission and parts. My guideline is if its hard to roll on a trailer, its not worthy. Resale can be pretty close to scrap value. Another thing to consider is a title.. you get good money for ones in good shape with a title. People buy tires and rims all the time regardless of what size or brand, its almost decorative for some people. If you have the time, list all vehicles on CL, regardless of the condition. who knows u might get a call.

Got $10. once from a fender emblem on Ebay, if their rare nowadays then pull the emblems (and there's a list of other stuff saleable) for Ebay, before you scrap it.

We had quite a discussion about all the sellable smaller stuff awhile back.

I refuse to join another forum!!!! hahaha Serious thanks for the info everyone. I usually Google and check around when I see something interesting. So far nothing has been worth the time. I am not much of a car guy so I'm just making sure. Thank you for the reminder of the trim and what not. I have space and wouldent be a huge deal to sit on motors, if they sold.

True story, During the summers when I was in school I worked for an old hippie doing landscaping. Right before I started my junior year he said I could have his sons car in his barn for 500$. I went and looked at it and I thought it was one of those kit cars, it was in a few pecies. Turns out that guy sold it for 10k a few months later, it was a 78 opal, I thought it was a kit car because it had one of those one seat James bond bodies on it. hahahaha!!!!!!

@kcscrapper my first car was a 76? mercury bobcat, mercurys version of the pinto. My grampa gave it to me and it was in perfect shape. People would see it from the front and get excited because they thought it was a Cougar, then get a sad look when they saw the hatch back.

Good sbc Chevy cores usually only go for 100-200, maybe 300-500 if it's a 400 or 454. That's the market around here anyhow, I'm getting out of the pre 1995 stuf, much easier to slang parts off the later model cars and pickups.

Interesting thread. Id think the late 70s and earlier stuff would have decent resale. That 53 panel van my father bought is getting a complete driveline from an early 70s nova. Alot of people are putting newer engines and drivelines into these old cars for better reliability and so they can cruise down the highways comfortably.

Iv also got a core buyer that buys trannys for $20-25 each. Was thinkin next time hes in im gonna have a little chat with him and see if hes still paying that. If he is im sure people would be interested in selling blown/old trannys with no real rebuildable core value. $5-10 and I pick up. Make $10-20 per unit.

Originally Posted by daw_green_clean

I'm a diesel enthusiast, so any old Diesel engine that you run across in a car, truck, generator, or water pump I would be interested in taking a look BEFORE you scrap it.

We've got an 80s Oldsmobile station wagon from california that has a diesel engne in It. Still runs.

Originally Posted by shaun319

there are a couple of honda/acura FB goups for my area and they go crazy for parts... I have sold just about any honda part in these groups... motors, trans, body panels, interiors, suspension, rims and tires... they really go after the motors and trans that come from japan

Those guys are always looking for B16 Series Motors.

Originally Posted by JohnC4X4

I just listed this last night as I was told the 4 wheel drive Civics have a following
1986 86 Honda 4x4 Civic Wagon 6 Speed Manual Transmission | eBay

That they do John especially in California...even the 2 wheel drives are popular because from what I understand the conversion to 4 wheel is pretty easy. My son is big into Honda's and has a wagon that he has lowered and put nice rims on. Have to admit I love the stance and may just buy it from him when the day comes.