Maxwell engine, transmission, radiator, and radiator shell value?

[Guest wyomingfinder]

Hello forum readers,

There is a fellow here in Sheridan Wyoming who has asked me to help him find out what he can about his Maxwell engine. I have not seen it yet and am hoping a reader might give me a few pointers on taking pictures. I know that the right picture might convey the year it was made and perhaps the model car it came out of. He intends to find a buyer for it eventually. I have no idea what a working 4 cylinder Maxwell motor might be worth. Any help you can give is greatly appreciated. Regards, PR

[Layden B]

Might be worth a couple of grand but may not be worth the freight! Year and condition are the key points. As you seem to know a picture here will bring hopefully an ID and general idea of value.

[Guest wyomingfinder]

thank you Layden B.

Is there a particular part or stamped number somewhere that I should look for?

[Dave Mellor NJ]

I don't know if it's any help, but Chrysler took the company over in1924 and essentially re-branded their current offerings into "Chryslers". I think they had a 6-cylinder which became the Chrysler and a 4-cylinder which stayed "Maxwell"for a few years while he acquired Dodge, then in 1928 he introduced Desoto and Plymouth,that was the end of the line for Maxwell but they are included ,along with Chalmers, in the Chrysler Products Car Club or the Walter P. Chrysler club.If you don't get it identified here you should try those clubs' forums.

[mercer09]

For starters- is the radiator shell brass? This will help with the year. If it is 1914 or earlier, certainly may have value. If it is 1915 or later, the price drops and as Laydan stated, may not be worth the freight. Also, condition is key.

[Guest cardinal905]

Here is my 16 touring. And a car I looked at also a 16 touring.

[carsntiques]

Maxwell engines have a serial number on the side of the block, much like a Model T or A Ford. If you could get that number, I could identify the year. I'm looking for a hood and radiater for a 1918 or 1919. Is there a hood with it?

[gossjh]

I'm on the search for a radiator for a 1910 Maxwell 4 cyl. Did you ever figure out what year you have?