Hayabusa Powered: 2011 Lotus Caterham Replica MK Indy

I recently had the opportunity to ride in and drive a late model Caterham kit version of the Lotus 7 that was built by an insane friend and equipped with a 350 horsepower turbocharged GM Ecotech 4-cylinder and 6-speed.  Getting into the coffin-shaped passenger compartment was tricky, but acceleration was nothing short of psychotic. At the end of a 45 minute ride through curving coastal California blacktop I felt equal parts impressed, sun-burned, nauseated, and euphoric. I've driven some fast cars in my time (SLR McLaren, Z06 C7.R) but this was in its own league in orders of the level of excitement (and NVH) you experience on WOT in 2nd or 3rd gear...so I can only imagine that a Hayabusa 11,000 rpm powered version of the same car should similarly deliver a visceral gut punch of fun.  Find this 2011 Lotus Caterham Replica MK Indy here on eBay offered for $22,800 buy-it-now located in Waxhaw, NC.

10k: Indypendent Thinking: 1972 Maserati Indy, V8 swap

The Maserati Indy was a front-engined grand tourer named for its Indy 500 racing victories (in 1939 and 1940) built from 1969-1975 under Citroen ownership (seriously). This isn't the first Indy we've featured, and it isn't the first American V8-swapped Maserati on here either. An automatic transmission is an unfortunate choice for this build, but its price is crazy enough to be picked up by a builder crazy enough to embrace the car's motif. We're talking cowl hood, slicks and skinnies, NRA stickers, and an Italian flag windshield banner. Find this 1972 Maserati Indy with V8 swap for sale in Beverly Hills, CA for $10,000 reserve-not-met here on eBay with 3 days to go.

21 of 50: Sandy: 1972 Maserati Indy

The Maserati Indy was released in 1968 and named to celebrate Maserati's two victories at the Indy 500 in 1939/1940...better late than never.  The Indy was only produced in limited quantity (1100 in total) but today they aren't as desired as you might think and can be had for cheap.  Find this 1972 Maserati Indy 4.9 liter for sale in Houston, TX currently bidding on ebay for $20,100 with 4 days to go.  Tip from Kaibeezy.