<br />In that year, the 35hp had just been knocked off as the top of the line engine for the 50hp V4. In '57 you couldn't buy a larger engine than the 35hp from Johnson or Evinrude.<br />'58 was the year that engine got it's thermostat and new cooling system as well. So your looking at the heights of outboard technology in 1958.<br />Most common parts are still in production and easy to get. Uncommon parts can still be found with a little hunting.<br />If the Evinrude has good compression and has all it's parts, and your idea of fun is wrenching a 50 year old outboard, then it's worth fixing up. Otherwise, get yourself a combo that runs right now.<br /><br />The Old OMC Site
