Whether or not driving to the health club or on the gymkhana, right now’s Good Value or No Cube 944 appears like a variety of enjoyable. Let’s discover out what that type of enjoyable prices lately.
As all of us excitedly put together for this Saturday’s begin to the twelve days of Xmas, we should think about the items we want to bestow upon these close to and pricey to us. Probably the most well-received items for each youngsters and children 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 loads 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 pricey, 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 ft at a time. Observe days at native raceways, autocross, and car parking zone Gymkhanas all supply the flexibility to check the boundaries of each talent and automotive and, with the suitable set of wheels, generally is 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 strong 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, however 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 be aware whether or not a catalytic converter remains to be within the image, however based mostly on the extent of the exhaust upgrades, one can postulate that’s not the case. Fortuitously, the vendor claims the automotive will include a “bin filled with authentic and further elements,” so any modifications a brand new proprietor doesn’t kitten to could be reversible.
Aesthetically, this 944 has acquired 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 automotive. These are mounted with Pirelli P-Zero rubber. Different notable options embody 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 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 response to the advert, the automotive comes with a clear title and 131,000 miles on the clock. What number of of these had been amassed in anger goes unexplained. The automotive’s upkeep historical past is made public, nevertheless. That’s by means of a binder filled with receipts that can be a part of the automotive within the sale. The asking value for the package deal—automotive, binder, and bin of elements—is $12,500.
Might 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 value to get some low-cost racing in?
You resolve!
Seattle, Washington, Craigslist, or go right here if the advert disappears.
H/T to Don R. for the hookup!
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