Customs 1939 Cadillac flathead motor value

I recently picked up a 1939 Cadillac two-door LaSalle opera coupe. I'm going to chop it in the future and I'm getting ready to change the drivetrain. It has the original flathead motor in it complete that I'm thinking about putting up for sale. I have no idea on the condition of it what is a reasonable price to ask for something like this ?motor and transmission?

 

They are worth quite a bit I have seen them go for 800-1200 in not running rebuildable condition it's the same motor up until 48 too

 

If it is a standard transmission, the trans, bellhousing, and flywheel will be worth more than the engine.

 

I was wondering this the other day. Cruising KC craiglist there's one from a running driving car with 3 speed trans for $500. Thought it sounded pretty cheap.

 

Only the top loader trannies are worth anything but helps the engine sale if it's complete.

 

Maybe put it up for trade for a running small block Chevy. Anybody anybody??

 

331 Cadillac is another option I'm looking at

 

OK, I'm gonna' get some flack for this, Please don't chop that LaSalle, it has to be one of, if not the best looking 39' built...just sayin'.

 

Ain't no such animal

 

Yup bottom loaders and 37 is the only floor shift! Gary

 

I have to disagree. I believe this car it really does need a haircut. But that's what makes it fun everybody has their own opinion. I couldn't find a picture of a 39 shocked but here's a picture of the 40 which looks almost exactly the same except for the headlights are on the fender I think it looks 10 times better chopped

 

So back to the Flathead if anybody is interested hit me up. I'm open to trades or cash