494 can am block

tdm434m · 01-03-04, 09:48 PM

This is a little off the web site format but I don't know anyone more knowledgeable to ask, is there any websites for Ford can am cars? I have a 494 aluminum boss block I want to find out what the value is, Thanks Wayne

Bill Bayard · 01-04-04, 03:09 AM

Wayne,

I'll give you $100 for it. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

Try Lee Holman. He should have a

pretty good idea of what it's worth.

Bill

Gary Gibbs · 01-04-04, 08:49 AM

I believe that is based on the Ford FE series. If so one of the best sources of info is www.fordfe.com "Shoe" is very knowledgeable about all things FE.

Mistral · 01-04-04, 11:23 AM

Gary

494 CANAM engine is based on BOSS 429 engine 385 series; not on FE 427 engine.

I'll buy for it $200.00 [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

tdm434m · 01-04-04, 06:48 PM

Thanks for all those wonderful offers, I don't think it would be right to take that much money for something as worthless as it is so I will have to keep it. It is a 385 series motor, similar to the ones I drag race but smaller. Its one of the original 13 cast and machined by Holman and Moody for Canam racing. I would like to find someone restoring the car that this motor belongs in, Wayne

Bill Bayard · 01-04-04, 07:08 PM

Wayne,

You can contact Lee Holman at (704)583-2888 or

lee@holmanmoody.com

He can probably tell you which car the engine came from.

Who knows, it may be an unknown or lost piece of history.

A "Honker" engine maybe?

Bill

JoeGulf · 01-05-04, 12:07 PM

I am not sure but was that the engine used in the Shelby CanAm car called King Cobra? I remember a picture of Mario Andretti looking at his blown up engine and the caption said something about experimental alu Ford engine.

Bill Bayard · 01-05-04, 05:25 PM

Wayne,

Mario Andretti drove an M6B McLaren with a Holman Moody

494ci Ford hemi-headed, aluminum block engine in 1969. The

car was known as the "429er". The photo was taken during a

testing session. I would imagine that your block originated

from that program. It's gotta be worth something to whoever

owns an M6B today, especially the one in the photo, if it

still exists.

Bill

Bill Bayard · 01-05-04, 05:29 PM

Here's a racing shot of the 429er.

tdm434m · 01-06-04, 12:28 AM

Bill, and everyone else thanks for the info. I was told tonight about a Alan Mann Canam car in Georgia that this motor belongs in. This car was on Ebay some time back (without an engine) and did not sell. Anyone know anything about this car? Also, I'm trying to contact Charlie or Kerry Agiapou, who was involved with Shelby at one time. Anyone knowing how to contact them I would appreciate it. Last, an Alan Moffit? in Australia, is/was collecting items such as this block and engine I have. Anyone down under know Mr Moffit? thanks Wayne

Craig · 01-06-04, 06:37 AM

RWJ,
Allan is a Canadian who came out here to live. He drove some wonderful Fords while he was out here. We'll forgive his brief time with the RX7 Mazda rotaries [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] He can be contacted via his website http://www.allanmoffat.com.au/

I don't know that he's collecting much in the way of motorsport history, but I bet you'd find a buyer in David Bowden. http://www.fouronthefloor.com.au/contact.html Bowden owns the most significant collection of racing Fords in Australia. He owns GT40 #1034, as well as numerous championship winning cars from the 60s and 70s.

I haven't forgotten about those motors of yours. From what I can gather, it looks like a 600" and 572" motor might be heading this way near the end of the month...