where can I sell a two Rolls Royce Merlin engines?

Question

I have inherited two Rolls Royce Merlin engines in a legacy and wish to sell them but have no idea of the best place. Someone was looking for one the other day for their father but they had no e mail address so I could not contact them. Any ideas?

Answer 1

I would stay away from Ebay, this is the kinda thing that has legal issues and personally I think that kinda item needs to be face to face.
YES HAVE IT APPRAISED.

I also would contact the Imperial War Museum at Duxford in the UK and ask them if they are aware of any on-going renovations, they are a major clearing house for Mustang and Hurricane Information.

Merlins have gotten INCREDIBLY rare. Heck the COPIES not Originals of Manuals are going for 75 dollars each. Just make sure that whoever you sell them too it's "AS IS" no warranty Good Luck.

What you have is not just a couple of Engines, for some people, it's the possible fulfillment of a dream, as well as an incredible piece of History.

Answer 2

Go down to your nearest vintage car museum or even the light aircraft section of the local airport and ask around. Ask several people, not just one or two. If they are in good condition they may be quite valuable.

Search "Rolls Royce" Merlin on the net and email the contact addresses of the web sites if available. These people obviously have an interest and may be interested or know someone.

These things work on networks that do not always use the internet but are international. You may take a while to sell. E-bay is always an option

Edit More Information or is this the person you mentioned?

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070809215247AAjUL9z

Answer 3

Give Western Michigan University's College of Aviation a call. They have a merlin that they use for the maint. students. Last I knew, one of the engines was ruined when a student activated the fire bottle on one of the engines. I don't know what kind of engine it was but it might be worth a call. They are always looking for this kind of stuff. It would be great if you could donate it and then write it off on your taxes or something. I guess I would call the deans office. You can find the phones numbers at:
www.wmich.edu/aviation look under the staff links

Answer 4

"craiglist", reaches a large audience but I think I would go along with some of the other answers. These are very special items and they are becoming quite scarce.

Have you considered contacting:
The Smithsonian
The Air Force Museum
Pima Air Museum in Tucson, AZ

Just don't give them away, get an impartial appraiser or submit them for auction with a nice hefty reserve. Be sure the auction is aircraft (old aircraft) related.

Good Luck.

Answer 5

This would require a little research. I saw a P-51 parts company on Discovery Channel. They would possibly be interested, or certainly could put you in contact with someone who would be. But I don't remember the name of the company. All I remember is that it is in California. Might be easy to find on the web though, under P-51 Mustang parts.

Answer 6

I'm sure that old plane restoration companies would love to get a hold of them especially for the P51 Mustangs---check online for vintage aircraft clubs or EAA Association.

Answer 7

Please dont go anywhere near EBay for this sort of sale.
You dont say what condition the engines are in, nor do we know where you live.
Try to contact historical aircraft associations in your country (and other countries) and get genuine information on the value of these engines. $100,000 each is not unreasonable

Answer 8

Gotta be Ebay

Answer 9

How much do you want for them?

Answer 10

try ebay