TOPIC: 1958 Mercury AEL

I picked up a 45HP Mercury 1958 AEL with a late 60's 12' starcraft recently. The boat is pretty haggard and the Motor turns over but has not been started in who knows how long. I don't have the time or energy to get them up and running on my own so my question is what do you all think this setup is worth. I could just as soon junk the boat but I think the engine is pretty cool and may be worth something... thoughts?

I'm sure someone can give you an idea of the value better than I can. How is the cosmetic condition, and does it have the controls and harness with it? Those items would help the value.

Also, if it's an "A," I think that signifies it's an anniversary edition, which would make it a '59 versus a '58 (Mercury's 20th anniversary was 1959). You probably already know this, but I believe the "E" means electric starting, and the "L" is for long shaft.

Shannon

when i researched it the A was for alternator, and based on the stamping it is a 58 and yes it had everything but the key for the ignition but i figured anything from 58 with a stater and alternator had to be pretty swanky for a 58 outboard

What does the faceplate read for a model? or better yet what is the Serial #? Oh and we all love pictures here

Its a 1959 model AEL A designates the 59 Anniversary model
electric start long shaft

what its worth is ofcourse condition and geographical location
In my area up to $200 non running up to $400 runnning

ok model number... 58AEL SN 1198336 I thought I was going to restore and refurbish both but now they have sat in my garage and side yard for two years. Safe to say it may never happen

I tried to add pics but the site wasn't having it.

And I am in Albuquerque NM Sweet profile pic Fire Marshal Bill. That was one of my altime favorite shows I watched it religiously in the early 90's

You should post a for sale in the classifieds in this site, the Mercury 45HP is one of the more popular choices for vintage Mercury

although most of the older boats we play with want short shaft motors, there are some that need longshaft and there arent as many 59A's in the longshaft version some one here may need a LS

If none one wants it it will definitely part out on ebay, Ill buy the lower unit

merc id codes
A 1959 aniversery
E full electric start and charging
S electric starter only no charge.
L longshaft.
almost all up to 1965 had reciol starters on them.
Hope this helps with the confusion.