The engine behind the SOHC is a 289 apparently. The 289 still has its marine timing cover with the cast-in boat mounts.
Not to sow doubts, but are these all salt water engines brought away from the coast (California), sort of like flooded vehicles sold north after Katrina?
The auctioneer seems to have a not very good feedback rating for the few auctions they've done. Anyone know anything, real facts, about this "collection"?