How much...

[theianmonster]

I've got a 1973 240Z motor with an automatic transmission, and I need to sell it. How much should I sell it for?

- Ian

[Fun_in_my_z]

more info is needed

[theianmonster]

Well, it runs fine. New plugs and an oil change might not hurt. The carbs. need to be re-jetted. Other than that its fine.

[sideshowbob]

For as much as you can, of course.

[jmanz6]

For a running motor, that I have to go pickup (no shipping) and an auto trans (less desirable), I think you are going to be lucky to get $50-$75. You can always get more if there is someone who is looking for that motor/trans combo. I bought an L28 engine/trans (4-speed) for $50, and I had to go get it. If you are willing to ship it (at buyers expense), you could ask more. That opens a whole new group of people to buy it. If it's local only, you won't get much.

[theianmonster]

No, shipping at buyers expense was kinda the plan.

[jmanz6]

If you can crate it up, and load on a truck, then it will be worth more. To ship an engine/trans well it must be properly secured to a pallet and not allowed to shift. Can you do that? If so, you can get as much as people are willing to pay. To ship an engine cross contry via common carrier truck freight, you are looking at $100-$175. So the engine (running and complete carb to oil pan) would be worth maybe another $75-$100. It probably has the flat top carbs, so they aren't going to help the resale much. There are always people to buy your stuff though.

[LanceM]

Short and sweet, if you can get $100 for the combo I'd smile and wave as they pulled away. Nobody wants a 73 240 motor, and for sure absolutely nobody wants an auto tranny..... but if you can get more than that more power to ya!

[theianmonster]

I just need to get rid of it, if I get $50, swell, I mean, sure, the more money the better, but you're right.

I mean damn, my 240Z I'm actually working on has an automatic, I wish it had a manul, but it doesn't...