Weird eBay Item

[markmullen]

Whilst browsing the Porsche parts on eBay I came across this, any of you guys know what it is from, maybe someone has a use for it?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=10408&item=4513230884&rd=1

[2alexcoo]

You'd think the bloke would put the engine number in the ad so peeps could work out what it is

[aceparts_com]

Looks like a van engine.

[lightweight]

looks a bit like a formula V engine? any advances?