Cheapest car in 6speed classifieds history
#1
Cheapest car in 6speed classifieds history
1981 Volkswagen Rabbit cabriolet $800
225K miles on the body, approximately 39K on the motor.
The stock 8-valve engine was rebuilt approximately 10 years ago with the following parts added at the time:
2.0L stroker utilizing Dodge Omni crank and rods
Techtonics Tuning pistons
Techtonics Tuning cylinder head (which includes port/polish, oversize valves, stiffer springs, retainers, and
G-grind cam)
Techtonics Tuning exhaust (no catyletic convertor)
Neuspeed throttlebody
Fairly new interstate battery
Drivetrain:
Shortened gearbox (5-speed)
Quaiffe Limited Slip Differential
new clutch 39K ago when the engine was rebuilt
Suspension:
Bilstein shocks
Eibach springs
Neuspeed upper front strut-tower bar
Custom lower tie bar
Wheels/Tires:
15x6.5 Rota Attack wheels
Yokohama AVS-ES100 tires 205/50-15
Interior:
MOMO Monte Carlo Steering wheel
GTI Triple gauge cluster in lower console
Extras: I have the factory convertible top tonneau cover and 2 boxes of extras with the following parts.
3 x air filter
2 x oil filter
1 set spark plugs
1 complete set inner and outter cv boots
3 wheel bearings
1 new pair of Tokico Illumina rear shocks
2 front motor mount rubber
misc. front turn signal, side marker and rear taillight lenses
1 front grille with chrome trim, very good condition with foglights
2 driver's side mirrors
1 upper radiator hose
1 lower radiator hose
1 radiator thermostat
1 dash face
1 gauge cluster
1 glovebox door
1 rearview mirror
2 new fuel pumps and 1 used
1 oe horns
1 cam belt cover
1 lower steering column cover
2 side marker lenses (1 orange, 1 red)
1 locking fuel cap
misc. interior trunk panels, clamps, bushings and more
The good:
The car was built with a lot of care and attention by a reputable Porsche repair/tuning facility in North Hollywood,
TRE Motorsports. I bought it from the manager of TRE, who bought it from his friend that purchased the car new in
Southern California. The car has been in SoCal almost its entire life, except for a short stint in San Francisco.
It doesn't have any structural rust and the frame is in solid condition with no big accidents, all panel gaps are
uniform. All the lenses are there and aren't broken. The car has never left me stranded and fires up every time,
although it takes a few pumps and a few seconds after sitting for a while. The door panels appear to be fairly new
and are in great shape, the seats are also in pretty nice shape with only a 2-inch tear in the driver's side
bolster. Rear seat is dirty, but no tears, dash is near pefect with no warping or cracking, even at the leading
edge. Overall it would make a great AutoX car, car to learn stick shift on, project car, or beach cruiser, which is
what I have used it for. Even with all the performance parts, you can still pump 87 octane and get great fuel
mileage.
The bad:
The car has a bunch of small things wrong with it. The turn signals and taillights don't work (although the
headlights, brake and reverse do), the steering column bearing drifts and falls, causing the steering wheel to
shudder over large bumps, the exhaust hangers are shot and cause some vibration at idle. The engine is somewhat
down on power and out of tune and hesitates when coming off idle, but picks up nicely above 2000 rpm and revs clean
past the redline on the tach. I thought it might have been the head-gasket, but upon closer inspection it doesn't
seem like it. It runs cool, even in the summer heat, but the fan needs to be constantly switched on. The paint, or
what's left of it, is nothing to write home about, and the body has some dents which could be pulled out fairly
easily. Same can be said about the convertible top, which leaks around the rear window and at the leading edge,
although the inner liner is in good shape. Driver's seat has aformentioned tear in bolster on driver's side and
recline/ fore-aft adjustment does not work. It has no radio or A/C and will need new rear tires, although the
fronts are fine. Finally, it won't pass smog in CA due to no catyletic convertor, although if you put one on, it'll
pass fine.
Overall the car is all there and has quite a few really nice parts on it and a bunch of extras to keep it on the
road for a very long time at minimal cost. It ran me an additional $30/year to insure it on the family policy, so
it's cheap. It would make a great project car for someone who wants to get their hands dirty with something simple
to work on and cheap to maintain, or just drive the wheels off of it.
Asking $800, I would prefer if you emailed me at zamirz@gmail.com, but PM is fine (might take a little longer for me
to respond) for any additional pic requests, info and/or to setup an appointment to come and check it out. The car
is in Woodland Hills, CA in the San Fernando Valley, approximately 35 minutes northwest of downtown L.A.
225K miles on the body, approximately 39K on the motor.
The stock 8-valve engine was rebuilt approximately 10 years ago with the following parts added at the time:
2.0L stroker utilizing Dodge Omni crank and rods
Techtonics Tuning pistons
Techtonics Tuning cylinder head (which includes port/polish, oversize valves, stiffer springs, retainers, and
G-grind cam)
Techtonics Tuning exhaust (no catyletic convertor)
Neuspeed throttlebody
Fairly new interstate battery
Drivetrain:
Shortened gearbox (5-speed)
Quaiffe Limited Slip Differential
new clutch 39K ago when the engine was rebuilt
Suspension:
Bilstein shocks
Eibach springs
Neuspeed upper front strut-tower bar
Custom lower tie bar
Wheels/Tires:
15x6.5 Rota Attack wheels
Yokohama AVS-ES100 tires 205/50-15
Interior:
MOMO Monte Carlo Steering wheel
GTI Triple gauge cluster in lower console
Extras: I have the factory convertible top tonneau cover and 2 boxes of extras with the following parts.
3 x air filter
2 x oil filter
1 set spark plugs
1 complete set inner and outter cv boots
3 wheel bearings
1 new pair of Tokico Illumina rear shocks
2 front motor mount rubber
misc. front turn signal, side marker and rear taillight lenses
1 front grille with chrome trim, very good condition with foglights
2 driver's side mirrors
1 upper radiator hose
1 lower radiator hose
1 radiator thermostat
1 dash face
1 gauge cluster
1 glovebox door
1 rearview mirror
2 new fuel pumps and 1 used
1 oe horns
1 cam belt cover
1 lower steering column cover
2 side marker lenses (1 orange, 1 red)
1 locking fuel cap
misc. interior trunk panels, clamps, bushings and more
The good:
The car was built with a lot of care and attention by a reputable Porsche repair/tuning facility in North Hollywood,
TRE Motorsports. I bought it from the manager of TRE, who bought it from his friend that purchased the car new in
Southern California. The car has been in SoCal almost its entire life, except for a short stint in San Francisco.
It doesn't have any structural rust and the frame is in solid condition with no big accidents, all panel gaps are
uniform. All the lenses are there and aren't broken. The car has never left me stranded and fires up every time,
although it takes a few pumps and a few seconds after sitting for a while. The door panels appear to be fairly new
and are in great shape, the seats are also in pretty nice shape with only a 2-inch tear in the driver's side
bolster. Rear seat is dirty, but no tears, dash is near pefect with no warping or cracking, even at the leading
edge. Overall it would make a great AutoX car, car to learn stick shift on, project car, or beach cruiser, which is
what I have used it for. Even with all the performance parts, you can still pump 87 octane and get great fuel
mileage.
The bad:
The car has a bunch of small things wrong with it. The turn signals and taillights don't work (although the
headlights, brake and reverse do), the steering column bearing drifts and falls, causing the steering wheel to
shudder over large bumps, the exhaust hangers are shot and cause some vibration at idle. The engine is somewhat
down on power and out of tune and hesitates when coming off idle, but picks up nicely above 2000 rpm and revs clean
past the redline on the tach. I thought it might have been the head-gasket, but upon closer inspection it doesn't
seem like it. It runs cool, even in the summer heat, but the fan needs to be constantly switched on. The paint, or
what's left of it, is nothing to write home about, and the body has some dents which could be pulled out fairly
easily. Same can be said about the convertible top, which leaks around the rear window and at the leading edge,
although the inner liner is in good shape. Driver's seat has aformentioned tear in bolster on driver's side and
recline/ fore-aft adjustment does not work. It has no radio or A/C and will need new rear tires, although the
fronts are fine. Finally, it won't pass smog in CA due to no catyletic convertor, although if you put one on, it'll
pass fine.
Overall the car is all there and has quite a few really nice parts on it and a bunch of extras to keep it on the
road for a very long time at minimal cost. It ran me an additional $30/year to insure it on the family policy, so
it's cheap. It would make a great project car for someone who wants to get their hands dirty with something simple
to work on and cheap to maintain, or just drive the wheels off of it.
Asking $800, I would prefer if you emailed me at zamirz@gmail.com, but PM is fine (might take a little longer for me
to respond) for any additional pic requests, info and/or to setup an appointment to come and check it out. The car
is in Woodland Hills, CA in the San Fernando Valley, approximately 35 minutes northwest of downtown L.A.
#6
Are you willing to take a trade? I have a mint 2000 Mustang GT 5spd Atlantic Blue on Grey leather that i'm willing to get rid of. It has roughly 60k miles and is in great condition. It's lowered on Eibach springs and Bilstein shocks. Oh, the stock rims were powdercoated not too long ago. It puts down approximately 240 to the rear wheels. However, the car does need a new clutch.
What do you say?
What do you say?
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Thanks for all the comments guys. I've gotten more hits here than in all the other places I have advertised combined, it's probably because the thread title is catchy, lol.