After tearing my 317 Lincoln y block down, I'm trying to find out if my car would lose a ton of value if I didn't keep the original engine. The block and heads are in good condition but it needs to be bored out and finding oversized pistons or the next size up, the 341 pistons is proving difficult. I was considering building a 302 or 351 and put it in but wanted to keep it original. Kinda thinking about all options at this point. Don't want a race car but dependable cruiser. I appreciate the advice

Brad
Sierra Vista Arizona
1954 Lincoln Capri

..You say it's a low mileage car.. Are you positive it needs a re bore?. As for changing the engine, Ted has gone over that scenario.. As to value of the car, Blacktie has touched on a 2 Dr. H.Top & that price in likely in the Ball park, for a #3+ or #2 car.. Further, "Old Cars Report" price guide from about 5 yrs ago lists a 4 Dr. Capri as (based on #1- to #6 conditions)  & I'll put your car as a #3 at about $ 9500 U.S. (some inflation adjustment needed ?) If you really like the car & aren't looking at it as a profitable adventure, because it isn't,  go ahead, but I wouldn't change the 317" engine. That's the engine that got them some considerable fame in the Pan American Road Races..   


Paul