Buy this so I don't- 1985 Fiero race car, Louisville, KY CL $2000

Please stop me. I already have two projects that barely have time to work on (1972 Corvette survivor and 1979 Civic vintage race car). Now along comes a race car for $2000. Started back in the spring at $3500, and dropping since. Runs and drives, not blown up when last on the track (2010), lots of goodies. I have spent more than 2K on race car projects that hadn't run in 2-3 DECADES, were non running or blown up, looked like crap, had no spares, and little or no go-fast goodies. Maybe a challenge car, or go vintage racing. My club (VSCDA) now takes cars up to 1989. Should easily be mid pack in our Group 8, and reasonably reliable with a stock motor. The CL ad:

https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/1985-fiero-full-race-set-with/6327142480.html

One of a kind 1985 SCCA Fiero all set for the race track. This is a fun car that comes with the following spare parts...everything you need for the track:

2 extra Fiero V6 engines
4 sets of wheels and tires for all race conditions
Tie arms
Rotors calipers
Far too many to list

Has full roll cage
Fuel shut off
Quick release steering wheel
CB 2-way hook up
Fire suit helmet and boots
Runs well

Has been sitting for 2 years
Priced for a quick sale.

Please reply to email or call/text 
970 556 8840

More info when I emailed and called the owner:

Thank you for your interest Marc,

1. Fuel cell? Bladder type? How old?
Fuel cell is 3-4 yrs old

2. Size of helmet, shoes and gear? Manufacturers?

I will need to look next time I visit the storage facility and get back to you.

3. I assume belts/window net out of date?
Yes out of date.

4. Current engine running? Spare motors just cores or ran when pulled?
Yes current engine is running.  One of the spares ran when pulled with 60k miles, the other is for parts.

5. Set up for what height driver?
6'

6. Trailer? Not critical, I have one.
I do not have a trailer.

7. Suspension and performance mods?

Adjustable Koni shocks
Global West solid aluminum and Delrin front  control arm bushings
Custom roller-bearing rear control arm bushings
Suspension techniques front springs
Ground Control rear coil covers, camber plates and springs
Custom front and rear end anti-roll bars with rod-end links
8 wheels and 8 Hoosier road race tires
Adjustable brake proportioning valve.

Custom Cold air induction
Port matched intake and exhaust ports
3-quart accusump
MSD 6AL ignition control w/ soft touch rev limiter
Custom low restriction exhaust
Performance chip
Adjustable fuel pressure regulator
AMB transponder
Personal steering wheel with quick release hub


8. Any lap times at Gingerman, Grattan, or Blackhawk Farms?

No lap times at any IL or MI tracks.  Most track times in Connecticut, New York and Georgia.

I have the original SCCA log book when this car was built and started on the track.
 

Please stop me before it is too late. Got the cash, but no time to work on it, and no place to store it.

Marc in Indy

Damn! 

It's even got a log book! OH MAN

man I wish this was showing up in December

Good deal. 

That's a helluva deal there. 

That amb transponder goes for $500 these days...

Wonder how that would rally-x 

This with some sell-offs and the L67 3800 sitting in my garage would be WAY too much fun...

Pretty sure thats the same car my buddy and another guy use to run at Road Atlanta back in the early 2000nds.  He wrecked his ITB TR7 and fell into this this thing for short money.  I remember it being a real slouch even thou it had lots of expensive pieces on it.  Don't think they ran it for more than a season or two before moving on to something else.

Obviously not competitive in SCCA ITA anymore. But could be low buck entry into vintage road racing (if there is such a thing as low buck road racing!). Would eligible for VSCDA and SVRA at the minimum.

Marc in Indy

Already has grm sticker?  Duh, buy it

This would be an ideal entry for a novice for hill climb events.  And I could tow it with the Jeep.  I mean, he, or she or whoever.   

If this had been posted earlier it would have been perfect for a last-minute Challenge entry. Hell, it's still perfect for it...

Looks like an excellent Lemons / Chump car candidate too.

In reply to Tyler H :

That's exactly what I was thinking. Clean it up and run the thing. 

Whoa! Look at "The Latest" below- my post made the grade!

marc in Indy

Wow!  My friend built this and I painted it.  It's good to see it again.

I would put an 88 Rear suspension with coil overs on it. Hopefully they dumped the solid disc rotors that came stock on 84-87 Fieros.  Move the battery to the front.