$180k "invested"

"1982 Maserati 4 Porte, The ultimate sleeper drives like a luxury car, and has more power than You'll ever need. Over $180.000 invested. Built by Steve Wilkinson Panteras. Engine and Transmission are both brand new from the factory, Only 2600 miles after work was completed,Willwood 4 wheel disc brakes,double coil over front and rear shocks,dyno tested 626 HP,535 Ft Lbs Torqe,Ford 5.4 block with 4.6 32 valve cylinder heads 1.6 Wipple Blower,37lb. injectors,Motec computer,MSD digital-6 plus ignition,P56 6 speed Viper transmission,hydralic throw bearing ZF steering rack, custom aluminum driveline,17 in. custom wheels with 285/40ZR17 Michelin tires,independent powder coated rear suspension,355 gears,custom woodgrain dash,Phantom Auto Meter gauges,water air intercooler, black leather interior,Blaupunkt 10 disc CD player with remote,custom2 1/2 in.exhaust with converters,heated windshield, power windows,power steering,power door locks and power brakes,R-134 A/C Beautiful glass finish 1998 Corvett Pewter. No expense was spared in building this car.Feel free to ask any questions "

TR4NOT4ME

"1968 Triumph TR-4 302 V8 motor - $4800
Reply to: sale-222175689@craigslist.orgDate: 2006-10-17, 9:39PM PDTHello. I have a 1968 triumph tr-4. The body has been fully customized with small fender flares, custom hard top and 302 V8 motor. Motor is mated with an auto tranny, and runs great. Recent tune up: new plugs,wires, cap, electronic ignition, water pump, and thermostat. The car needs a brake job. Asking $4800 OBO. more pics upon request. You can reach me at (916) 308-0872. Thanks for looking! "

The $20k price is not the funniest part f the story...

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1970 Karmann Ghia with a ROCKET engine! - $20000 (sunnyvale)

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Reply to: sale-214045918@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-09-29, 4:28PM PDT


FOR SALE

1970 Karmann Ghia with a ROCKET Engine!

California Car -
1970 Karmann Ghia needs a little body work then paint but no rust,
except where the battery was on the floor behind driver’s seat.
Interior pretty much gutted, needs seats, ceiling, door panels, etc.

Engine is bullet proof!
20,000 miles on completely rebuilt 2.7 Porsche 911 Engine and 5 speed transmission

Details:
Engine head studs and case saved
New nitrated crank
New balanced rods
Bearings balanced
New Mahle pistons and cylinders all within ½ gram
Heads fly cut to exact o.c. balance
New valves, seats, guides, springs.
Cams stock
All new chains and sprockets
New style tensioners
New 215mm clutch and pressure plate with lighter flywheel
Rebuilt alternator
Racing heat deflector under p&c racing distributor
Two 3-barrel Solex carbs jetted and bigger venturii
Transmission all new main shaft bearing and synchro seals
Transmission case modified to fit mounts for any air-cooled VW with CV joints 1968-up
Oil kept spotless
205 Michelin tires good
New battery and front pads

Car is a rocket! I had it up to 160mph, it wanted to go more but I got scared – that was fast enough for me!

More than $10,000 in parts alone on this car – Asking $20,000 or best offer
More photos available upon request.
Please email any questions or concerns to loriwebb@sbcglobal.net.
This is a contact email only, not the seller. "

V-12 into BMW 3 series!

Rotary Midget!

Many '96-'00 M3 I-6 into 84-91 3 series Swaps = cool

METROsexual?

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Vehicle Description
1961 METRO CUSTOM BUILT. I'M LISTING THIS FOR MY FRIEND. THIS IS A 1961 METRO THAT HAS BEEN COMPLETELY CUSTOMIZED. IT HAS AN OLDS V-6 3800 WITH A CARB. ITIS BACKED BY A 700-R4 TRANSMISSION. THE FRONT END IS A MUSTANG TWO FRONT END WITH POWER DISC BRAKES. IT HAS A CHEVY S-10 REAR END WITH DRUM BRAKES. THE HEADLIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS HAVE BEEN FRENCHED IN. THE WHEEL WELLS HAVE BEEN CUT OUT. STEEL FENDER FLAIRS FROM A LATE MODEL VW HAVE BEEN WELDED IN . THE SPARE TIRE TRUNK AREA HAS BEEN REMOVED AND SHEET METAL HAS BEEN ROLLED INTO THIS AREA TO MATCH THE TRUNK CONTOUR. YES THIS VEHICLE DOSE HAVE A TRUNK. IT HAS 1959 METRO DOORS SO THAT THE WING WINDOWS ARE DONE AWAY WITH. THE INTERIOR HAS ALL BEEN CUSTOM AS THE PICTURE SHOWS. THE PAINT IS A TANGERINE ORANGE WITH PEARL MIXED IN. THIS CAR IS A REAL HEAD TURNER AND IS VERY QUICK DUE TO THE POWER TO WEIGHT RATIO. THIS WILL MAKE SOMEONE A REAL NICE SHOW CAR OR WEEKEND CRUISER. THANKS FOR LOOKING. "

Alfiat!

"The One & Only
Fiat 500 Ferrari Killer
...at first: If you wan´t to laugh about worst english: Here you´re right !! :-))
but:
If you wan´t to laugh at your neighbor at the traffic-sign, I´ve built your car :
Fiat 500 ( Historic car in Europe ) with an Alfa Romeo 6-Cylinder Turbo Engine....with the possible greatest intercooler...with electronic boost control...with...aqua-methanol injection...!!!
Without any kind of strain are 380 PS ( I think you say: Horsepower ) is possible...:-))
The only Problem: You don´t have a pilotlicence !!
The whole car is complete modify by me in more than 3000 hours ( in fact I´ve ceased at 3000 hours..) and ca. 20.000 Euro ( that is the money in Europe...most gaudy, but nothing value..:-)).
The details are to much to list...only a few details:
Brakes from Alfa Romeo GTA ,inside ventilated in front and rear
Beetle engine bonnet as air scoop
Audi shock absorber in rear with adjustable chassie
Suzuki performance shock absorber in front with adjustable chassie
Cockpit from motorcicle
leather in room inside..

...and so on...
I´ve tried to sell the car in ebay germany, but the most price were 24.500 Euro and the one who have had the highest commandment, had not have the vaguest notion of the work an the car.
In Germany 90.000 people have had a look on the car at ebay !!!
I´ve became 1700 emails with questions.

My reason: I wan´t my loveley car get someone who notice the spirit of that...and I think only american people are so crazy as I´am..:-))
So...have a good deal...
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Magic Bus

"This auction is for a 1935 Dodge with a Wayne school bus body (#5031). The running gear is 1997 Dodge 3500 4X4, 5.9L Cummins turbo diesel (intercooler disconnected), 4 speed HD automatic transmission, shift-on-the-fly part time 4X4 transfer case, 4.09/4.10 axle ratios, anti-spin differential (rear), quick-ratio variable assist power steering, power brakes, front disc, rear drum w/anti-lock, original 1997 Dodge dash with AM/FM cassette radio, auxillary power outlet, 2 speed intermittent wipers, cruise control, power drivers window, tinted glass, original 139" wheel base, trailer hitch, alloy wheels, radial tires, complete 1997 Dodge 4X4 dually chassis. Front fenders, grille shell, and hood panels are fiberglass. Fuel tank is on left side and is partially covered by a wooden structure. Three person bench seat at rear (no seat belts), headliner has been removed, a plethora of carved details and turned posts. This bus runs down the road on cruise at 70 like a dream. It will go in the snow or off road with ease. What a great vehicle for the swapmeet, motorhome conversion, and/or to tow your vintage car or hot rod. The body has very little rust. Restore or enjoy as is. Dare to be different. I am listing this for a relative. You may email me and I will try to answer questions or email the owner at steveopp@ix.netcom.com
On Aug-07-06 at 23:19:51 PDT, seller added the following information:
I have added a picture of the engine bay. Thanks for all of your interest
On Aug-09-06 at 15:05:52 PDT, seller added the following information:
With a trip permit the bus can be driven to your location. As I mentioned before, the engine has been serviced recently by the local Dodge dealer. It looks to me like the bus is ready to take you wherever you would like to go.
On Aug-10-06 at 12:10:19 PDT, seller added the following information:
I took a closer look for rusted areas. There are some rusted areas that I did not notice in my original walk around. In my opinion these areas are nothing unexpected for a 71 year old vehicle and in fact add to the overall character of the bus.I will try to post some close up photos of these areas. I also HIGHLY recommend that you come and take a look for yourself. We are not trying to misrepresent this bus in any way. It is VERY COOL and we have always had very positive comments wherever we have taken it. Thanks for your overwhelming response. "

Whoa. Please zoom zoom right off my screen.

ax
"This Little Truck is FAST it has a NEW Buick V-6 ,231ci,Turbo350 auto with shift kit ,clutch pack,etc. SUPER CHARGED with a B&M Blower, traction bars,shaved tires,custom CALIF built box, all the good stuff, All built and Ready to RACE or Street drive. This little truck is a RUSH to drive. "

"Kompressor" badge on the decklid just kills me. So awesome!

"1957 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Ground Up Contruction by Professional Race Car Builders, Complete Photo Documentation of Entire Process, Tubbed and Tucked, Hildebrand Quickchange Rear End, MSD, Original Guages and Body, Braided Fuel Lines, Rev Set at 6200 RPM. Blower, Coilover Suspension, Race Seats, Roll Bar, 4 Point Belts, MORE. LOCATED IN OUR NEW BENICIA SHOWROOM.
Options and Accessories:
• 383 Stroker, TH400 Shift Kit, 4 Wheel Power Disc Brakes, Premium Wheels. "

The "Sedoupe"

$115K for a crusty dodge pickup?

"Electra-Van 1000P
You are bidding on one Jet Industries Electra-Van 1000P. This vehicle was displayed at the 1982 Worlds Fair in Knoxville, Tennessee themed "Energy Turns the World". The vehicle is a 1982 Chrysler pick-up truck that was converted to electric propulsion by Jet Industries formerly of Austin,TX, only 30 of these vehicles were ever produced. The vehicle has a wheelbase of 9.58 ft., a curb weight of 4790lb, and has the capacity for a 1000 lb payload including two people. The vehicle has a General Electric EV-1 SCR controller. The propulsion motor is a General Electric d.c. motor, 37-hp series-wound rated at 2039r/min. The 1000p has a standard Chrysler trans axle with a manual 3-speed transmission. The vehicle has leaf springs and piston-type shocks, disc brakes in the front and drum in the rear.
This piece of EV and World's Fair history desperately needs restoring. There are no batteries with this vehicle. The vehicle has not been run in some time so it is not known what needs replacing to get the vehicle to operate properly. There is also quite a lot of rust on the lower part of the vehicle. The tail gate has been replaced with a Dodge tail gate which fits perfectly. The interior is in excellent shape and should only need some minor repairs and a lot of cleaning. Also included in this auction are an original Electra Van Maintenance and Repair Manual and two U.S. Army mobility equipment research and development command reports on the Electra Van 1000p and model 1000. The VIN# for this vehicle is : D14AN9S57190
Buyer is responsible for pick up of the vehicle from the Augusta, GA area."

The GREEN machine

Vehicle Description
928 has a 350 corvette engine extra hood /doors/misc. parts.runs great needs minor interior seat work. new engine/brakes /clutch.

I always thought the inline 6 sounded like a tractor anyway...

"1969 JAGUAR XKE, silver, new Ford V8 with auto. trans., too many new engine parts to list, will trade for nice camping trailer, $10, 500, 478-452-6109."

"A hot august nights delights. 74 914/8 425 H/P - $13500"

"If you like to drive fast.And still run off pump gas.Then this car will diffenitly be a blast.1974 914/8.what that means is this porsche has a conservative 425H/P lunched out of this 383 chevy strocker.Also has a 928s 5 speed,gear drive,headers,flowmasters,911 rotors,fiero disc pads,cd,targa top and lots more.PLUS runs consistant 11,s on pumped gas.backed with limited slip posi.And 50,s all the way around.Also has fiberglass slant nose kit.Car ways under 2600LBS and cooks.$13500 or trade ? call me at 530 877 6813 mike.And remember keep both eyes on the road when driving this baby."

The very best Frankenswaps require no translation...