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No Time Dork
3/28/20 7:36 p.m.

I'm thinking this may be too much work as a project in my other thread, but maybe something for someone else (or enable me)

$1200 Bradley

cmcgregor Dork
3/28/20 7:37 p.m.

nimblemotorsports said:
Or something more 'racey'? 1970 Open GT $1200 was really tempted on this one, but I already have a MG Midget, need another car I can't fit in? NO

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/pleasant-hill-1970-opal-gt-project-car/7100177891.html

I almost posted that one too but decided to leave it at 2. Tempting!

captdownshift UltimaDork
3/29/20 10:50 a.m.

Mazdaspeed protege

I'm tempted to go and get it to raid for to limited slip, then sell the engine, ecu and interior bits to recoup

79rex Reader
3/29/20 11:49 a.m.

that protege seems like a prime canidate for rallyx abuse

vwcorvette UltraDork
3/29/20 11:58 a.m.

Before I found this thread, and wasted 30 minutes on CL Vermont, I asked my wife if we each get 1200 or just the household. She asked why? I mentioned the need for a roll cage in my Scirocco. She gave me THAT look. So, no, I won't be buying any car stuff.

captdownshift UltimaDork
3/29/20 12:32 p.m.

In reply to 79rex :

I'm somewhat curious if 15" wheels would fit in place of the 17" factory Hart wheels.

Ottawa (Eric) Reader
3/29/20 1:39 p.m.

This and make it rally ready

moxnix HalfDork
3/29/20 3:59 p.m.

captdownshift said:
In reply to 79rex :

I'm somewhat curious if 15" wheels would fit in place of the 17" factory Hart wheels.

Some will. Some will not. Depends on spokes and barrel shape. I have had 15" wheels on mine but had to be careful where wheel weights were on the inside to make sure they did not rub the brakes.

rustybugkiller HalfDork
3/29/20 5:53 p.m.

Ottawa (Eric) said:
This and make it rally ready

I had this exact car years ago (96?) to use a work / winter car to keep my mustang out of the weather.

Loved loved that car. Just a blast to fling around. Wish I could find another around here .

Edit: Is this motor related to the Miata 1.6?

dxman92 HalfDork
3/29/20 6:34 p.m.

I got nothing. Nothing worthwhile locally on CL..

barefootskater SuperDork
3/29/20 8:58 p.m.

Early 2016 I paid $1200 for a very beige automatic 93 Accord. 120k on it and very clean. If I could find another in that condition I'd buy it right now. I love my current daily, but I yearn to have that old Honda back.

Bent-Valve HalfDork
3/29/20 9:24 p.m.

I got a ZX2 free, the easy button is swap alll my good stuff into it.

I have been eyeballing engine transaxles I might be able to shoehorn into it.

Specifically:

I wonder how cheap I can get it and if I could fit the 24 valve v6 into the ZX2....

Rufledt UberDork
3/29/20 9:39 p.m.

I have room for 2 fewer cars than I currently have, so I'll get creative here. I'll buy some skinny 17" cheap wheels for my rx8 with the hardest, crummiest, chinese-iest tires I can find. Hopefully I can get many of them as I am married with 2 kids, large check. Then start drifting until they are all corded.

TurboFocus HalfDork
3/30/20 4:42 a.m.

vwcorvette said:
Before I found this thread, and wasted 30 minutes on CL Vermont, I asked my wife if we each get 1200 or just the household. She asked why? I mentioned the need for a roll cage in my Scirocco. She gave me THAT look. So, no, I won't be buying any car stuff.

I have the opposite problem, if i happen to glance at rust Im encouraged to buy it. Thats my story of owning 7 cars

NickD UltimaDork
3/30/20 5:36 a.m.

https://utica.craigslist.org/ctd/d/utica-1978-buick-regal-turbo/7091936224.html

A '78 Regal with the draw-through turbocharged 231 V6. First year, actually.

Mmmm, Quadrajet

Indy-Guy PowerDork
3/30/20 7:42 a.m.

V8 BMW with Clear title - BIN for $1025

BionicTigerShark New Reader
3/30/20 6:40 p.m.

1983 944 for $1000

02Pilot UltraDork
3/30/20 8:17 p.m.

86 Dodge 600 barn find, $1100, CT.

nimblemotorsports Reader
3/30/20 11:12 p.m.

cmcgregor said:
nimblemotorsports said:
Or something more 'racey'? 1970 Open GT $1200 was really tempted on this one, but I already have a MG Midget, need another car I can't fit in? NO

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/pleasant-hill-1970-opal-gt-project-car/7100177891.html

I almost posted that one too but decided to leave it at 2. Tempting!

I keep going back to it....oh no. I have the RX8 that has back fees due and wouldn't this be a sweet body to drop down onto a RX8 chassis?? HELP, take away my car trailer, please!