Hi Listers,
I bought all my original Lister CS engines fromebay UK.
The price varies a lot depending on the quality and condition - most of these engines were built before 1950!
A few years ago, nobody wanted a big heavy diesel that only produced 6hp. A lot were scrapped and lost forever. Some enthusiasts then started to restore them, and they would change hands for about US$ 70.
The problem with the CS is that it is generally too big and heavy for most people's cars here (no pick ups). Enthusasts normally go for smaller engines like the Lister D which will easily go in the back of a station waggon.
Lister CS engines were generally unpopular for this reason, and so remained cheap until George B, started a rennaissance.
I paid $455 for my first 6/1 and generator and it ran without any rebuild work. Other engines have varied in price from $230 to $430.
I guess if I investigated the shipping costs, I could send a few of the ol'boys over!
regards,
Ken