Whether or not driving to the fitness center or on the gymkhana, immediately’s Good Value or No Cube 944 seems like loads of enjoyable. Let’s discover out what that form of enjoyable prices lately.
As all of us excitedly put together for this Saturday’s begin to the twelve days of Xmas, we should take into account the presents we want to bestow upon these close to and expensive to us. Probably the most well-received presents for each youngsters and youngsters at coronary heart are toys. Nevertheless, a toy just like the 1967 Logghe dragster ‘cackler automobile’ we checked out final Friday may not be. And regardless of the vendor’s assertions in any other case, $31,000 is so much to spend on a toy, a reality mirrored within the huge 90 p.c No Cube loss that was suffered by the dragster.
Let’s face it: drag racing is pricey, with gasoline alone for a top-fuel humorous automobile costing upwards of $600 per launch. There are cheaper choices for folk eager to get some racing in, particularly those that like to take action for greater than 1,320 toes at a time. Monitor days at native raceways, autocross, and car parking zone Gymkhanas all supply the flexibility to check the boundaries of each ability and automobile and, with the precise set of wheels, is usually a pretty low-cost method to keep out of hassle on a Saturday.
This 1985 Porsche 944 has been arrange for simply such heroics. Beginning with the stable base of Porsche’s tradition-breaking 944, this chance ups the ante with a lowered suspension, Recaro racing seats, the world’s most eye-offending Momo steering wheel, and Simpson five-point harnesses. There’s additionally a stout four-point roll bar behind the seats, but it surely doesn’t appear to be the complete ‘cage’ the advert claims.
Mechanically, the automobile seems to be inventory, save for a long-tube header and Magnaflow exhaust. The advert doesn’t notice whether or not a catalytic converter continues to be within the image, however based mostly on the extent of the exhaust upgrades, one can postulate that’s not the case. Thankfully, the vendor claims the automobile will include a “bin stuffed with unique and additional components,” so any modifications a brand new proprietor doesn’t kitten to could be reversible.
Aesthetically, this 944 has obtained it happening. The gold paint seems shiny and with out underlying physique imperfections. Below that could be a lovely set of Fuchs alloys that look oh-so-right on the automobile. These are mounted with Pirelli P-Zero rubber. Different notable options embody a tow hook mounted within the entrance bumper and decals festooning the automobile’s home windows, each of which announce the automobile’s observe intentions.
Within the cabin, issues are fairly luxurious for a racer. The automobile nonetheless has its door playing cards and all its inside trimmings, proper right down to the period-correct Blaupunkt radio. The sprint is uncracked, however I think it could be carrying an aftermarket cap. Each the steering wheel and shift knob are lower than universally interesting however are simple updates ought to both not be to a brand new proprietor’s liking.
In keeping with the advert, the automobile comes with a clear title and 131,000 miles on the clock. What number of of these have been amassed in anger goes unexplained. The automobile’s upkeep historical past is made public, nonetheless. That’s by the use of a binder stuffed with receipts that can be a part of the automobile within the sale. The asking worth for the package deal—automobile, binder, and bin of components—is $12,500.
May that be a deal for a track-day automobile that is also pressed into service for every day driver responsibility? Or are there different, higher choices at that worth to get some low-cost racing in?
You determine!
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H/T to Don R. for the hookup!
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