How much is a 79' Honda Odyssey FL250 worth with a possibly seized engine?

Question

While taking down a tree while working, I noticed the neighbors had an aged, but not beaten Honda FL250 sitting next to their garage.

I didn't assume it was worth much since it was sitting outside with some bicycles stacked against it and lots of weeds growing between the frame and body.

After inquiring about the sale of it, the man told me about it, and noted that the engine was frozen.

According to him, it worked when he bought it, used it for a year, parked it after a use and a week later it would not turn over at all. From that point on, it sat for another year until now.

It's a two stroke so I suspect he might have used raw gasoline instead a mix.

How much is it worth in the state it's in?

Answer 1

If it were a later model 350 Odyssey with suspension, it would typically be worth $800 to $1000 in an area with sand dunes nearby.  

The older unsuspended models aren't worth much at all, even when they're running.  

Even a good suspended model won't sell for much unless you've got a suitable riding area nearby - if you're in the woods and all the trails are tight, they're not much fun!