1958 Evinrude Price

[Trackbolt]

Could someone speculate what a 1958 Evinrude Bigtwin 35 Electric Start cost when new?

Thanks

Trackbolt

 

[R.Johnson]

Re: 1958 Evinrude Price

Suggested factory retail was $585.00.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 1958 Evinrude Price

here's a johnson price list, same motor.
http://old-omc.de/j_1958/1958_john_price1.jpg

 

[Trackbolt]

Re: 1958 Evinrude Price

Thank you for the replies. I am trying to figure just how much my dad spent on the boat and motor back in the day. The value I put on them now is... priceless.

Thanks again

Trackbolt

 

[steelespike]

Re: 1958 Evinrude Price

585 sounds good compared to now.But keep in mind you could by a pretty nice car for under $2,000 back then.

 

[Trackbolt]

Re: 1958 Evinrude Price

$585 was alot back in the day. Especially on a carpenter's wages. Adjusted for inflation I wonder what that $585 would equal today.

Trackbolt