What is a reasonable price for a 455 longblock from 1970 Electra? Engine wss in good running condition when pulled 10 years ago and has been stored in a good storage facility. -- Steve
I feel like it really depends on your location. Around here in the CA Bay Area, it's hard to find a core block that needs a rebuild for less that $800 to $1000, and I'm on Craigslist all the time. But I've heard of many people getting great deals in other less silly places. That's why I jumped on my current core block at $400 haha. Are you selling this engine or buying it from someone? If you're selling it then it would be well worth the cost of getting it running again to show potential buyers, it will add a ton of value!
If you can't hear it run it is a core. Lots can happen in 10 years in storage. I've been lucky to buy several complete cores for under $200. I would not pay more than $400 as I see them on craigslist often.
Selling a block but not on this boatd to someone who inquired through a friend. Block has original bore crank and original bore rings, which is a plus. He will most likely strip it down and rebuild it. Big difference in prices above, so fine -- let's call it a core and sell it as short block. Thoughts?
I bought a complete running 455 out of a 73 Electra for $300 last year. Location seems to matter more than anything.
I realize the difference between a short block, long block, and full engine. I just changed my description to a short block because that is what he is really after, even if I have a full engine on my hands.
