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July 3, 2010 8:02 p.m. Lugnut HalfDork

I just bought myself a white Swift GT!

I've been struggling with buying a bar and hard top for track events with the Miata, or just buying a solid-roof car. I decided whichever I'd find first out of, say, an Escort GT, DOHC Neon, SC2, GTI, SE-R, etc., within my budget and condition requirements would be it. And I found this on CL today. A little rough, sure, but it's the new track car. I don't think I'll be doing anything silly with it, like washing it or anything like that.

Anyway, I am happy and I felt like sharing with you guys.
July 3, 2010 8:09 p.m. DeadSkunk Reader

Nice find!
July 3, 2010 8:19 p.m. grimmelshanks Reader

mega want. the swift gt had the 1.3 right? not the tres banger 1.0l?
July 3, 2010 8:23 p.m. Lugnut HalfDork

Yep, 1.3 16v. Horsepower:

One

Hundred!
July 3, 2010 9:06 p.m. mw HalfDork

Soo jelous
July 3, 2010 9:08 p.m. P71 SuperDork

Nice!
July 3, 2010 9:36 p.m. Billy_Bottle_Caps Reader

I had one a few years ago. One of the funnest cars I have ever owned. Congrats, they are getting harder and harder to find.
July 3, 2010 9:52 p.m. rob_lewis Dork

Score!!! IIRC, sticker rubber and front a rear bars make a world of difference in the handling.

Color me VERY jealous, I still miss mine.....

-Rob
July 3, 2010 10:24 p.m. stealthfighter1 New Reader

there's a few turbo ones in my town!!!!!!
July 3, 2010 11:01 p.m. Eb4Prez New Reader

I want, want, want!
July 3, 2010 11:25 p.m. Lugnut HalfDork

I just brought it home. My wife and daughter were out with the grandmas so I had to wait for a ride down to get it.

It has some issues, though. It pulls a little to the right, 2nd gear popout, some crinkly bodywork, only the driver side door handle works...

I'll get to it all, I'm sure, but it doesn't really matter. This car is an inappropriate amount of fun.
July 3, 2010 11:25 p.m. Vigo HalfDork

Dude that thing is SWEET
July 4, 2010 1:33 a.m. mistanfo SuperDork

My wife sold one before I met her. I haven't forgiven her yet. Likely never will. Thankfully, she hasn't let me sell my first Miata yet, even when money was REAL tight.
July 4, 2010 4:24 a.m. Luke SuperDork

Wow, nice buy. You expect to see something SOHC and carby'd under the hood, but that little twin-cam looks the business.
July 4, 2010 5:43 a.m. zomby woof Dork

Check out teamswift for info, and don't be afraid to ask, if you have any questions! A few minor mods can make it even more fun.
July 4, 2010 6:30 a.m. jstein77 HalfDork

I drove one of those at a GRM test in Palm Bay back when it was new. It had the pulse rate of a hummingbird.

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