Whether or not driving to the gymnasium or on the gymkhana, right now’s Good Worth or No Cube 944 seems to be like a whole lot of enjoyable. Let’s discover out what that type of enjoyable prices as of late.
As all of us excitedly put together for this Saturday’s begin to the twelve days of Xmas, we should contemplate the presents we want to bestow upon these close to and pricey 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 quite a bit 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 dear, with gas 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 power to check the bounds of each talent and automobile and, with the correct set of wheels, is usually a pretty low-cost option 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, nevertheless it 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 be aware 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. Fortuitously, 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 is likely to be reversible.
Aesthetically, this 944 has received it occurring. The gold paint seems shiny and with out underlying physique imperfections. Below that may 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 monitor 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 all the way down to the period-correct Blaupunkt radio. The sprint is uncracked, however I think it is likely to be sporting 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 accordance with the advert, the automobile 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 automobile’s upkeep historical past is made public, nonetheless. That’s by means of a binder stuffed with receipts that may be a part of the automobile within the sale. The asking value for the bundle—automobile, binder, and bin of components—is $12,500.
May that be a deal for a track-day automobile that may be pressed into service for day by day driver obligation? 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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