Barn Finds reader Shawn F. F. was kind enough to tip us off to this cache of brand new V-12 diesel engines that were originally intended as spares for Chinese-produced Type 59 tanks. They are listed for sale here… more»
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Jan 29, 2020 • For Sale • 48 Comments
Biggest Big Block! 1960s GMC V12 Engine
Today, V12 engines are largely the preserve of luxury or performance car manufacturers like Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini, and Aston Martin. This has not always been the case, and in the first half of the 1960s, GMC produced a V12… more»
Oct 13, 2019 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Ultimate Toy: 1949 Rolls-Royce Merlin Engine
It is hard to know whether this 1949 Rolls-Royce Merlin engine would rate as one of the ultimate man-cave items that we’ve seen here at Barn Finds, or whether an enthusiast is likely to buy the engine for use… more»
Oct 3, 2019 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Serious Big Block: 1959 Hall-Scott 6156-FE Engine
We’ve all seen plenty of big-block engines during our life, but this Hall-Scott could be one of the biggest that you are ever likely to see. This beauty has a capacity of 935ci, which is pretty impressive. If you… more»
Aug 11, 2019 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Ultimate Art? Ferrari Formula 1 V12 Engine
I’m trying to decide whether this might be the ultimate piece of motorsport memorabilia to put in a man-cave. If it isn’t, then it has to be close. It’s a pretty special engine, and it is a significant part… more»
Jul 21, 2019 • For Sale • 41 Comments
Unopened 1942 Harley-Davidson 45 WLA Crate Engine
Hiding in this wooden crate is something that our two-wheeled enthusiasts would find to be very interesting. Even if you prefer your action on four wheels, it is still something that is pretty interesting and is a link to… more»
Jun 10, 2019 • For Sale Stories • 29 Comments
Canadian Racing History: 1964 Corvette Fuel Injected Engine
This 1964 Corvette 327ci V8 engine is part of one of the great “David Vs Goliath” stories that we hear occasionally from the world of motor-sport. The engine itself never saw racing duty, but the story is a good… more»
