If you drove most any GM full size product from the late 1970's and well into the 1980's, performance from the carbed V8 engines was asthmatic at best. Fortunately in 2018, it is simple as pie to double or even triple the stock power level with a modern V8 engine swap and suspension packages can turn most any body on frame car into a decent handling ride. Today's seller has created a very thoughtful sleeper that belies it's pedestrian Brougham looks and very mediocre wheel choice (where's the Vette sawblades?). A traditional 350 HO crate engine should be good for the better part of 330+ hp and some well thought out suspension mods should make this one handle better than the factory 9C1 police package. Find this 1987 Chevy Caprice Classic for sale in Swansea, MA for $4,600 via craigslist.
A good rule of thumb is to buy someone else's completed project car. In nearly all cases, it's far cheaper than paying for a restoration yourself. Today's car presents the question, is it madness or genius to spend twelve grand building up a sleeper GM B-body? The 84 Buick LeSabre is the cousin of the same year Chevy Caprice. Fifth generation LeSabres don't usually garner the level of unbridled enthusiasm found by our seller. Find this 1984 Buick LeSabre for sale in Hagertown, MD for $4,488 via craigslist.
A couple weeks ago the concept of "peak SBC" was presented to the DT audience. While no one is against any sort of V8 swap, the sheer abundance of them on the market allows us all to present all sorts of these cars for you all to separate the wheat from the chaff so to speak. The Mazda rotary engine has a legion of loyal followers, but it is not uncommon to see V8 swapped RX7's in your local CL. The V8 torque seems a worthy trade in place of the 9,000 rpm madness of the rotary engine. Find this 1987 Mazda RX7 for sale in East Haven, CT for $3,500 via craigslist.
