i have one. mine is a 1959 Golden Jubilee model...
A 40 hp Evinrude, model number E40TELCO, is a 1985 year model.
The year model of an Evinrude outboard cannot be determined from the serial number, but rather from the model number.
The Evinrude VRO 70hp outboard motor model E70ELCO was made in 1985. Evinrude was founded in 1907 by Ole Evinrude.
A 70 hp Evinrude outboard, model number E70ELCO, would be a 1985 year model.
1992 E30RENR 1992 Evinrude / Johnson Evinrude
Your motor is a 1955 model.
The year model of an Evinrude outboard engine is determined from the engine "model number", rather than the serial number.
An 18 hp Evinrude outboard, model 18202 would be a 1972 year model.
1978
1975
An Evinrude outboard, model number CE8RCEC is a 1989 model, 8 hp.
An Evinrude outboard, model number 35853R, would be a 1978 model, 35 hp.