I saw this on ebay and thought I'd share it. A true in the crate 409? Is it anyone on this site that owns it? Really cool but too much coin for me I'm sure. Here's the ebay item #350490733887 and some of the ad. There are some pictures too.
1962-1964 409 -425HP N.O.S. In The Original Crate Short Block
For you Hard Core Chevrolet 409 or Muscle Car Collectors this is a must have for your collection. This is a Genuine Chevrolet N.O.S. still in the original shipping box short block assembly. These were discontinued by Chevrolet In August of 1977 at that time Chevrolet had 5 in their warehouse and they sent a letter to their dealers they were closing out all of their obsolete engines,the 5 409-425‘s were on the list and were sold in a couple of days to various people around the U.S..This is one of those engines,it has been stored in a very dry garage in California for the last 34 years. If you want a virgin 409-425 you won‘t find better. All of the factory inspection,I.D. and break-in in instruction tags are still wired to the engine. The front pad has never been stamped and the factory broach marks are very visible. There are various chalk marks on both sides of the block. There are various markings on the top of the pistons and a green stripe on the back of the block. What a museum display this would make. The block is casting #3844422 and has the “X” cast on the front of the block .We posted a lot of photos so look them over and ask any questions you have. The engine can be picked-up at our store or we can ship. Contact us with your address for a shipping quote. The crate is stenciled with a weight of 347lb. It also has a number of other stencils in various spots on the exterior such as 409 PASS 3865807 Partial Eng. The crate is made of thin wood like an old orange crate. We would place the whole package in a larger crate for shipping by truck.
1962-1964 409 -425HP N.O.S. In The Original Crate Short Block
For you Hard Core Chevrolet 409 or Muscle Car Collectors this is a must have for your collection. This is a Genuine Chevrolet N.O.S. still in the original shipping box short block assembly. These were discontinued by Chevrolet In August of 1977 at that time Chevrolet had 5 in their warehouse and they sent a letter to their dealers they were closing out all of their obsolete engines,the 5 409-425‘s were on the list and were sold in a couple of days to various people around the U.S..This is one of those engines,it has been stored in a very dry garage in California for the last 34 years. If you want a virgin 409-425 you won‘t find better. All of the factory inspection,I.D. and break-in in instruction tags are still wired to the engine. The front pad has never been stamped and the factory broach marks are very visible. There are various chalk marks on both sides of the block. There are various markings on the top of the pistons and a green stripe on the back of the block. What a museum display this would make. The block is casting #3844422 and has the “X” cast on the front of the block .We posted a lot of photos so look them over and ask any questions you have. The engine can be picked-up at our store or we can ship. Contact us with your address for a shipping quote. The crate is stenciled with a weight of 347lb. It also has a number of other stencils in various spots on the exterior such as 409 PASS 3865807 Partial Eng. The crate is made of thin wood like an old orange crate. We would place the whole package in a larger crate for shipping by truck.
I was just curious . So, who would want that W, unless you have plenty of $$$ to spend and need something to do? What would be the value, or as they say today "value added" besides the $$$ value of having such a engine? know what I mean? 