Well....after some sleuthing....I've discovered who the owner is....and I have actually met the man.
Quite a while back I purchased a DVD from him with some vintage 356 racing footage. He used to live in the area and I met him through our PCA region.
Welcome!
(Click on the "cars" link to see the engine listed in the auction)
He's not a bad guy - but I agree with Glen - he should have dealt with Joris on that engine swap....