Update 24-Mar-2015: This BMW 2002 with E30 M3 power is can be found here on eBay
with bidding at $9,200 with a few hours to go. It looks in the same condition from the previous listing 9 months ago, but is located 75 miles away from a new seller (??) who likely decided it was too much of a project.
Time for another edition of DT's Reader Ride
feature, which keeps delivering the hits like an MMA professional in a bar fight. This next feature comes
from reader KC who has what appears to be at first glance a lightly modified MGB GT. Appearances are deceiving because this thing is anything but lightly modified and it looks like a dream come true for an MGB GT enthusiast who doesn't want something stock.
The Alfa Romeo Giulia Super 1300 (Tipo 115.09) was a version of the Giulia sedan sold from 1973 to 1978. The Giulia was a competitor to the BMW New Class and Datsun 510 but outclassed both of those cars with an Italian take on family motoring. Find this 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super 1300
currently bidding for $7,600 reserve-not-met on ebay, located in New Egypt, NJ with less than 1 day to go.
The Porsche 914 was a sporty two seater born from a collaboration between Porsche and VW. Today, the 914 is an affordable classic that lacks straight line speed, but certainly doesn't lack fun. The early 1.7 and 1.8 liter engines are a bit light power, but the later 2.0 liter engine almost matches the performance of the 914/6 and can be had in nice condition for cheap. Find this 1973 Porsche 914 2.0 for sale in Phoenix, AZ for $5,000 via craigslist.
The Honda F20C engine from an AP1 S2000 is a modern marvel in mass production internal combustion engines. It employed an array of bespoke racing technology to obliterate similar sized naturally aspirated engines in power density and is known to last well into the 200k miles with minimal issues. The S2000 roadsters have dropped to a price point where a good crash will cause the car to get parted out, allowing all manner of plasma torch wielding mad scientists to use their greasy bits for transplants. Find this 1972 Datsun 510 w/F20C and 6-spd for sale in Raleigh, NC currently bidding on ebay for $8,000 with a 4 days to go.
The MGB was a basic 2 seat sports car from Morris Garage and had a remarkable production run from 1962-1980. Many upgrades were made to the MGB in those years, none has visually striking as the GT hardtop version designed by Italian design house Pininfarina and released in 1965. Find this 1969 MG MGB GT hatchback in nice condition, offered for $7,500 via craigslist in Temecula, CA.