Hi Yesterday i visited a scrapyard nearby. I know the guy fairly well though i hadnt seen him for a while. There were a couple of engines i was considering buying and i decided to see whether they were still there. Previously he had given a price for both of them, now when i mentioned them and the price he had given before he said they must be worth more and the price soared almost double!!!! One was a Lister CE and the other a twin cylinder LD on a sawbench. Both had deteriorated a bit since last time. From my experience with scrap men i find that if you mention things in passing or not show a real interest the price is relatively low...for their standards but as soon as you show an interest the price soars. Im sure many of you have had the same experience.
Just on a by topic would any of you be interested in the Lister CE. It is in restorable order but has been standing outside for a while, reviously undercover but the cover has rotted. For more info and if interested then please contact me. We are located in Kent near Tonbridge.
George