1950's Johnson 48 hp

[KYHunter2]

A friend of mine who owns a local marina.

Has a 1950's , Johnson 48 hp.

I believe is what he told me .

He said it has a wrap around tank, on the motor itself.

And a brass prop.

I haven't seen it and know nothing about one that old.

He said it has never been run, it is still in the original packaging .

I know this isn't very accurate information.

But, if possible can someone give me a ballpark figure.

As to the value, he is interested in selling it.

I'll get more deatailed info. ASAP.

Thanks,

KYHunter

 

[JB]

Re: 1950's Johnson 48 hp

Get the model number, KYhunter. With that we/you can find out everything about the engine except what it should sell for. Only buyer and seller can determine that.

I suspect that a 48hp with an integral tank is older than the 50s.

 

[tmcalavy]

Re: 1950's Johnson 48 hp

If you're talking about one of the earliest big 50's, that's a real hernia maker. Good motors, very simple and reliable...the first ones were issued to military for use off the coast during D-Day. As to what its worth, that entirely subjective...its worth only what a buyer is willing to pay on the day it's sold...could be a bunch or not much at all. If you can get a model/serial number and copy of Peter Hunn's Old Outboard Book, there is a price guide in the back of it that should put you in the ballpark.

 

[steelespike]

Re: 1950's Johnson 48 hp

It appears in 46 and 49 there was a Big Four 50 hp.
8014 and 8015
In 43 there was a Stormboat 50hp. motor 8008.
In 1950 there was a 33.4hp.Speedfour 7031 Serial number 12001 and up.
In original packaging I think it would sell for a bunch but
You would need to expose it to the proper collectors.
You might watch ebay to get an idea what collectable motors sell for.Condition is everything.

 

[Texasmark]

Re: 1950's Johnson 48 hp

48's were later on like in the '80's. The even numbers had all the whistles and bells, the -2 numbers were bare bones.

Mark