So as I mentioned in another post, I have these two sleds sitting in my storage shed. My wife's grandfather bought them new in 1974. Johnson Golden Ghost and Evinrude Quietflite. Both are the 436cc opposed twin, mechanical reverse, electric start, cigarette lighter and so one. They have been sitting for several years as they needed batteries, ignition switches and the fuel system cleaned out. Sleds are in good shape, 90% complete, straight and about 1500 clicks on the odometer for both. Engines turn over and have compression. I had the one out running 4 years ago but the carb was poorly tuned so it was flooding out. I placed them in storage as I have far too many projects so I decided to list them. I was asking 600$ apiece but am questioning that even as I cannot find comparables. I am no salesman, don't feel like ripping people off or haggling for top dollar but wondering what these things are really worth. I got one guy offering 700 for both. There is a reason I never went into sales and do the job that I do.
People have told me that vintage sleds are popular but again, things are 45 years old, need work and parts that are hard to source.
Thanks for any insight!
People have told me that vintage sleds are popular but again, things are 45 years old, need work and parts that are hard to source.
Thanks for any insight!