I met a gentleman once who spoke of being mustered out of the service at the
end of WWII and scheduled to be married in two weeks. Passing through
Nevada on his way home he chanced across and purchased surplus for a total
of $10,000 one P-51 Mustang and two spare engines, new in their shipping
containers. It was nearly his total net worth at the time and his fiancée
made him give them back.

David Merrill


"woodworker88" wrote in message
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On Aug 9, 9:10 am, "SteveB" wrote:
The P51 engine (if that's what it is) would be almost priceless. Heads
or
not.

Steve

I would suggest considering donating that particular gem to an
aerospace museum which would be able to restore it and put it on
display. This piece of history deserves to be out where people can
appreciate it.