[DeTomaso] NPC: 10K Convertible Wanted

[Sean Korb]

My daily driver is a VTEC SOHC '94 Del Sol.  Rock solid, 35MPG and
almost no repair costs except for tires in the two years I've had
it... at over 220k miles!

sean

On Thu, Jul 8, 2010 at 3:49 PM, Rob Dumoulin <rob at dumoulins.net> wrote:
> Since you included a targa in the mix (914), may I suggest a Honda VTEC Del
> Sol.  They are rare, but out there and a blast to drive even if they are
> front wheel drive. I bought mine new in '94 and did some minor mods to the
> car (header/exhaust, intake, and ignition).  I gave it to my son who is a
> legend in the local Honda tuner scene now. The B16 motor is rock solid, revs
> to 8,400 screaming as the second cam kicks in at 5K, and easy to
> turbo/modify.
>
> To date, the only repairs other than routine maintenance has been a rock
> through the radiator and for some reason, the coil went out twice (hence
> after market ignition).
>
> On Thu, Jul 8, 2010 at 11:18 AM, cullen mccann
> <clarkwgriswold2nd at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> granted I'm biased, but I love my Sunbeam Tiger...they have a similar
>> following to the Pantera crowd and the whole "European coachwork with ford
>> motor" theme...definitely holding their value or increasing. Don't know if
>> that classifies as entry level, they can be kinda pricey
>> sometimes...similar
>> to P-cars I suppose, not usually quite as expensive. Definitely parts arent
>> as expensive, but ironically the initial project car costs arent that far
>> off.
>>
>> Cullen
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Subject: [DeTomaso] NPC: 10K Convertible Wanted
>>
>> I have a friend looking for an entry level convertible that he can use to
>> start a collection and work on himself, thus no computers onboard.
>> I've suggested cars that will retain value and be relatively easy to wrench
>> on when needed such as. TR4, TR6, Spitfire, MGB, AH Sprite, Chevy Corvair,
>> 914 2.0,
>> (no interest in a Mazda Miata and no Fiats). I hesitated to suggest an Alfa
>> becuase of the cost of parts.
>> For the sake of his wife, I've sold a reasonable selection as being
>> superior
>> to a Bank CD at 2%, so whatever it is needs to be something that retains or
>> grows in value
>> and won't cost a fortune to maintain. It should be fairly complete and
>> ready
>> to ride, he's capable of minor mechanicals and interior mods if needed.
>>
>> Any other ideas,
>>
>> Michael Shortt
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Sean Korb spkorb at spkorb.org http://www.spkorb.org
'65,'68 Mustangs,'68 Cougar,'78 R100/7,'60 Metro,'59 A35,'71 Pantera #1382
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