ok, don't laugh... how about an old beetle? Get a super beetle with
the macpherson strut front end. Do a lot of engine work, maybe
something above 1900CCs..... that could be fun :)
on a side note... not trying to sell this as an autocross car, it isn't:
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On 28 Dec 2000, at 13:57, Burns, James B. wrote:
A co-worker is looking for a pre-1975 project car. Pre-'75 will allow
him to register it as a historic car in Maryland and not worry about
smog and other inspections. He wants something pretty quick,
with
handling a higher priority than power, but is also concerned about
the
cost of restoration, donor car availability, reliability, and factory
and aftermarket parts support. Plans to use it a general fun toy car
for commuting on nice days and maybe some autox and track
days. Here
is a list I came up with. Any other good suggestions?
1. Datsun 240Z (great performance potential, still turns heads)
2. BMW 2002 (one of my personal favorites)
3. Datsun 510 (another one of my personal favorites, but styled like
a
shoebox) 4. Datsun roadster (might be hard to find donor car and
parts) 5. Mazda RX3 (might be hard to find) 6. Sprite/Midget (tiny
and
slow?, getting expensive as collector cars) 7. Spitfire (same
comments
as #6?) 8. Triumph TR6 (another one of my personal favorites) 9.
Porsche 911 (expensive parts) 10. '67-69 Camaro (getting expensive)
11. '70-74 Camaro (big outside, small inside, possible redneck image)
I'm sure there are others such as some Alfas and Fiats, maybe even
some old Toyota Corollas and Celicas, but I don't know much about
them. I personally would probably choose the 240Z or 2002, but it
might be tough to find ones that aren't rusted out.
Brad Burns
A-stock M3
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