I have recently acquired an old silver Wizard outboard. I don't know much about these motors and was wondering if ya'll could help me find out around what year it is and how much it might be worth?
Like I said, it's silver in color with the stickers faded and some worn off. If I could guess I would say its a 5 horse, it does run and the model number is W64.
I believe what you have is a WG4, which is based on the Mercury KD4. If you can located your serial number, we can confirm it and give you a year. The WG4 models were made between 1951-1954 and are rated at 6HP. It should actually be a metallic green, but the paint my have faded off. The run on 16:1 mix and take grease in the lower unit.
Your's is a 1953. They aren't necessarily worth that much. If in absolutely mint condition, you maybe could get a few hundred bucks. But, with 56 years of normal wear and tear, it probably isn't worth much more than $50. The value is going to be very much based on condition, if it is complete, and if runs ... but any value assessment is going to be very subjective.