Hi, I'm new to the site, so I hope I'm posting in the right place. I have been trying to help a friend determine an asking price for his 1966 Shelby 289 engine, with a 3 X 2 intake manifold (has approximately 25,000 miles on it). From what I understand, the manifold is 1 of 6 produced by Dean Moon for Shelby American in 1966. The engine is currently in a 1962 Austin Healey BJ7, which is also to be sold (either together or separate from the engine). He has another working engine for the car that can replace the Cobra engine if it is sold separately. Can anyone point us in the right direction to determine a fair price for the engine, or the engine and the car? Does it make financial sense to sell them separately? Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Below are the specs we have.
1962 Austin Healey BJ7
approx 55,000 miles on the car itself
little to no rust or dings on body
body is all original (aluminum body / steel : door, fenders, hood, trunk)
original steering wheels : has two....one in plastic / leather, the other plastic.
4 Ansen Wheels : Mag wheels 15 x 6 (uncommon)
Dual exhaust v8 setup for a ford 289 / 302 series
Drive train:
1966 Shelby 289 w a 3 x 2 intake manifold (has approx 25,000 miles on it)
manifold : 1 of 6 manufactured by Dean Moon for Shelby American in 1966
306 horsepower rating w/ a 11.6 to 1 compression ratio
special
oil pan taken from a comet (front)
high volume / pressure
oil pump
windage tray
Front:
high volume aluminum housing water pump w mechanical fan
distributor - original auto-light dual points no vacuum advance
Interior:
original leather interior bought from AAmco American directly for this model. Still untouched in original boxes
Tops:
3 different tops: hard top, soft top, custom tonneau cover
Suspension:
Koni suspension shock absorbers adapted in all 4 corners
How do you price a rare Cobra engine?
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