NMNA but thought the "shorted while driving in rainstorm" was humorous. With a little haggling I bet this could be $2014 viable, even a Challenge possibility?
http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/4654141088.html
1986 Toyota MR2 converted to electric in 2013 10 Deep-Cycle Marine Batteries 2 NOCO 5-Bank Battery chargers Curtis Controller 1231C Prestolite MTC motor conversion costs $5500 (est) Motor needs rebuilt or replaced shorted while driving in rainstorm
