I thought you would like the wine one I wonder why type of V8 that is, its not Chevy i know that. Must be overhead cam perhaps, as there are no holes for push rods to have a cam in the center.
Looks like the airplaine one still has the heads on and intact. It could be started up as a party trick. Perhaps have a pole for pole dancing on the drive shaft, see who can hang on the longest. Mind you the engine probably does a few thousand RPM, you may get a bit dizzy.