Value of a 1939 Johnson Model 300?

[Anonymous]

Good morning, have been the owner of a 1939 Johnson Model 300 from some time. With a move in the near future I have to part with it. When I sell it I want to be fair in the asking price but don’t want to give it away. So any advice on the range that would be fair and reasonable? Thanks for your time and effort. Ed from Saint Augustine.

[Mumbles]

The Johnson 300 models were only built in ’35 and ’36 during the great depression. Your serial number, 220731, makes it a 1935 model.  35’s aren’t quite as common as the ’36 models so you might take that into account.  Location, condition,  and demand are key in pricing.  In your area, a survivor of this vintage might go for more than they would in Michigan say which has many old motors used only in fresh water.

A ’35 300 I just looked at is totally seized and shows signs of salt water use. It’s more of a wall hanger than a running motor and the seller is taking offers on it.  I was going to offer him 70 bucks for it but he’s been taking offers for a while and now  and is currently up to $450 CDN.  That’s way too much for 37 lbs of corroded aluminum.

[wbeaton]

Unbelievable that anyone would pay $450 for a beat up cash box Johnson. At that price I’d expect a nice original or restored example in running condition.

OP is in Florida. Motors sell for more down there.

Wayne
Upper Canada Chapter

uccaomci.com

• This reply was modified 3 years, 2 months ago by wbeaton.

[BROOK E. NEWCOMB]

🤔..Hmm……. Steve Miller’s take the money and run comes to mind.

Just an opinion.

Respectfully,

Brook

 

[Anonymous]

Thank you very much for the information. It has no corrosion and runs. Awesome hope you have a wonderful weekend.

[reivertom]

This is a hard question, because it has so many variables. As the saying goes, “whatever somebody is willing to pay.” For instance, in my area, a really old motor from the 1920s or 30s is rare to find compared to more northern states or Canada.  A nice specimen from that era in the North might not bring as much as in the “land locked” Southern states. So location can make a difference as can the economy.

• This reply was modified 3 years, 2 months ago by reivertom.

[jcrigan]

I think I payed $20 for the one i have.

[Tom]

So that’s what you would sell it for?

T

[jcrigan]

Always hope to get more than that. Not much of a market here for old motors. But that’s not why i collect these oldies.

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