Autocross Beast: 1998 Dodge Neon R/T SRT-4 Swap

Fewer cars have a worse reputation for being a cheap ride than the Dodge/Plymouth Neon.  It is true that the interior materials used in these cars is low rent, but the layout is decent enough and very functional.  First gen ACR model Neons made due with same DOHC engine that was available on lesser models.  It wasn't until the second gen car was introduced that Dodge blew the horsepower doors off the competition with the 2.4 turbo engine.  Today's feature has the very best of everything in the Neon universe on this R/T two door.  Find this 1998 Dodge Neon R/T for sale in Mamaroneck, NY for $8,500 via craigslist.

Death Kart: 2000 Dodge Neon-ish

Just because you could drive a vehicle on the street does not necessarily mean it is "street legal"...or does it?  Does driving it around and having your local fuzz laugh at your mean it is legal or just tolerated?  Street tolerated does have a good ring to it. Find this 2000 Dodge Neon-ish thing offered for $1195 in Sparta, GA via craigslist. Tip from Matt C.

6k: Lucy in the Sky with Differential: 1997 Neon ACR ITA racer

At the intersection of the track and track lines, of PSA and TA, is where you'll find this SCCA-prepped Neon ACR. Being built to Improved Touring spec means relatively few alterations between street and track (the engine is mostly untouched), keeping this within parameters of sanity for daily driving while sending a message to all the impressionable youth out there. We D.A.R.E. you to find a more appealing turn-key street-legal racer. Find this 1997 Dodge Neon ACR for sale in Tampa Bay, FL for $6,000 via craigslist.

5k: ACRSRT-4: 1992 Dodge Neon ACR, SRT-4 swap

Dodge didn't have a legitimate reason for making the SRT-4 as a sedan instead of a coupe, except everyone else was doing sedans. No homologation purposes, no rich heritage to uphold, and only a marginal increase in practicality. Although really, who buys a torque-steering turbo rocket for practicality? So why not put the SRT-4 muscle into the sumptuous, breathtaking lines of the Neon coupe? (sarcasm alert) Find this 1999 Dodge Neon ACR with SRT-4 swap in Mount Storm, WV for $5,300 via craigslist. 

2k: A Challenger Appears: 1995 Dodge Neon ACR

The following article is written by DT commenter slowcarSLOW-MPGlol.  The first-generation Dodge Neon replaced the handy yet forgettable Dodge Shadow. But it was so bad, Dodge retired its name and introduced the Avenger, which was so bad, Dodge retired its name and re-introduced the Dart. But fewer parts should correlate with statistically fewer problems, right? Buy this factory stripped-out and race-theme-painted 1995 Dodge Neon ACR for $2,500 in Williamson, WV.

5k: Track Rat: 2002 Dodge Neon ACR Ex-SCCA

Update 9/3/2013 8 PM PST: The seller of this $4,990 asking ex-SCCA champ competition racer 2002 Dodge Neon ACR edition contacted us with a friendly email and exclusive photo.  In Danny's words:

I wanted to thank you for featuring my car recently. It was an awesome surprise to find out it was on there, and the way I found out was even more interesting.

2k: Seller Sub: 1999 Plymouth Neon ACR

The Dodge/Plymouth Neon was a compact sedan from Chrysler, sold from 1995 through 2005 before it was replaced by the hideous and horrible-to-drive Dodge Caliber.  It is easy to dismiss the Neon as another crappy econobox, but the boys from Chrysler put out a few interesting models in the first generation, starting with the Neon ACR.  Find this 1999 Plymouth Neon ACR for sale in Norwalk for $2300, CT via craigslist.  Thanks to seller submission from Cory.