Whether or not driving to the gymnasium or on the gymkhana, at the moment’s Good Value or No Cube 944 appears like a variety of enjoyable. Let’s discover out what that kind of enjoyable prices today.
As all of us excitedly put together for this Saturday’s begin to the twelve days of Xmas, we should contemplate the items we want to bestow upon these close to and pricey to us. Probably the most well-received items for each youngsters and youngsters at coronary heart are toys. Nevertheless, a toy just like the 1967 Logghe dragster ‘cackler automotive’ we checked out final Friday won’t be. And regardless of the vendor’s assertions in any other case, $31,000 is quite a bit to spend on a toy, a reality mirrored within the large 90 p.c No Cube loss that was suffered by the dragster.
Let’s face it: drag racing is dear, with gas alone for a top-fuel humorous automotive costing upwards of $600 per launch. There are cheaper choices for people eager to get some racing in, particularly those that like to take action for greater than 1,320 toes at a time. Observe days at native raceways, autocross, and parking zone Gymkhanas all provide the flexibility to check the bounds of each ability and automotive and, with the precise set of wheels, generally is a pretty low-cost approach to keep out of bother 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, nevertheless it doesn’t appear to be the total ‘cage’ the advert claims.
Mechanically, the automotive 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 primarily based on the extent of the exhaust upgrades, one can postulate that’s not the case. Luckily, the vendor claims the automotive will include a “bin stuffed with unique and further elements,” so any modifications a brand new proprietor doesn’t kitten to may be reversible.
Aesthetically, this 944 has bought it happening. The gold paint seems shiny and with out underlying physique imperfections. Underneath that may be a stunning set of Fuchs alloys that look oh-so-right on the automotive. These are mounted with Pirelli P-Zero rubber. Different notable options embrace a tow hook mounted within the entrance bumper and decals festooning the automotive’s home windows, each of which announce the automotive’s observe intentions.
Within the cabin, issues are fairly luxurious for a racer. The automotive nonetheless has its door playing cards and all its inside trimmings, proper all the way down to the period-correct Blaupunkt radio. The sprint is uncracked, however I believe it may 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 line with the advert, the automotive 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 automotive’s upkeep historical past is made public, nevertheless. That’s by means of a binder stuffed with receipts that may be a part of the automotive within the sale. The asking worth for the bundle—automotive, binder, and bin of elements—is $12,500.
May that be a deal for a track-day automotive that is also pressed into service for each 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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