rusty65

Now that I have once and for all finished the engine and transmission swap in my 65 mustang, and shes back on the road, Im looking to clear up some garage space by getting rid of the old drivetrain. The problem I am having is deciding how much I should try and sell it for. Ive checked all the craigslist auto parts sections within about 3 hours of me and have only found 2 for sale (both just the 289 block for $200 before machining), and have even checked in the for sale and wanted sections of this site without much success.
I've listed all the info on the drivetrain below, and was hoping you all could give me some advice on how much to try and get for the drivetrain, and whether I should even try and sell it as a bundle or just the motor.

1965 Mustang 289 and C4
odometer reading of 48,935 when pulled
(assumed to be 148935 miles)

The engine was running well when pulled (pulled due to torque converter/tranny problems), is complete from the air filter down to the oil pan, and includes all accessories (ie. alternator, exhaust manifolds, fan, flywheel, torque converter, etc.). Its a little grimey on the outside from use, granted its 47 years old, but does not need to be rebuilt at this point.
The transmission is in visually good shape, and includes all accessories as well (cooling(?) lines, shift lever, yoke, etc - even the driveshaft).

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

edit: I did also spend around $800 on the motor last Christmas (2011) to get it freshened up (carb adjustments, intake planed and reseated, new gaskets, and all the other odds and ends - plugs, wires, oil, filters, etc.) and have the receipts as well if that helps the net worth. The cylinders have also never been bored over, so it has plenty of rebuild potential.

MonsterBilly

I think your going to be stuck around the $400 dollar range. The reason I say thins is because it is fairly cheap to rebuild a motor to stock specs. so you are basically looking for a buyer that is looking to save as much as possible. Just not a large demand for used stuff. As a builder its not worth that much either cause most guys would opt to pick up a roller block which can be had all day long for $150-$200.

a working C4 can be has as well for $100-$150

lucasp

A friend of mine just bought a newly rebuild 289 with an ok looking C4 for $350.

Waffles

Keep it. And turn it into a coffee table.

fastbackford351

^Aw yeahhh^

'tis a manly table, indeed.


OP, I'd be surprised if you get more than 500.00 for the whole shootin' match.

Which sucks.