While that headline might seem like an oxymoron to some, hear us out for this one.
Showing just 47 miles on the odometer (no, that’s not a typo), this Chevette very well could be one of the cleanest examples on the market.
Also included in the sale? The original window sticker plus a few promotional items from the period.
Find this …
I would instantly hack it up. Fender flares with some super-turbine/daytona wheels and sticky tires, drop it low, and K-swap it.
In that era, I'd take "K-swap" as meaning the Chrysler 2.2 turbo :) Although you could do better. They actually have some rally heritage.
I am enjoying the fact that it didn't make it to 48 miles before someone had to bodge in a wiring fix - and not well. Also, what's the red thing in the engine bay? An aftermarket fuel filter?
Keith Tanner said:
I am enjoying the fact that it didn't make it to 48 miles before someone had to bodge in a wiring fix - and not well. Also, what's the red thing in the engine bay? An aftermarket fuel filter?
Worse, a cheap fuel pump
Factory mechanical pump probably dried out due ro lack of use. The electric is a bad fix, but easily corrected. I'd buy it if I were a millionare with space for it.
It’s perfect.
“Wanna see my Vette?”
A Shove-it.
Nobody expected anyone to give a damn about the Ford Falcon either but here we are.
Look what the Aussies do to the Holden Gemini.
2.0t Ecotec swap
I think my friend’s dad had a Scooter model. It was beige.
In reply to David S. Wallens :
I had a friend that would pull that stunt and get gad a Chevette diesel. Worst car I'd even met and I've driven Yugo and Hyundai Ponys. The 80s really did bring some wonderful and some horrendous cars.
In reply to Docwemple :
It was a period of transition. Or something like that.
David S. Wallens said:I think my friend’s dad had a Scooter model. It was beige.
The Scooter was so basic that the passenger seat wasn't even adjustable front to back, it was just solidly mounted to the floor. Every one that I saw was beige.
From Wiki:
The Scooter was offered as a base model with a $2,899 MSRP (equivalent to $15,500 in 2023), two front passenger seats, an optional rear seat, deletion of most exterior chrome (e.g., window surrounds), painted rather than chrome bumpers, an open glove box, black carpeting, door-pull straps in lieu of arm rests, fiberboard door panels, and a passenger seat without fore-aft adjustment. A total of 9,810 Scooter models were manufactured, compared to 178,007 regular hatchbacks.
IIRC, the Scooter got a fender sticker instead of an actual badge.
Although it's nice that this car exists in as-new condition, my reaction is similar to hearing about a 45 year-old garbage can that has never been used.
That's the sort of car that would look good in the Lane Museum.
In reply to stuart in mn :
You know, I just saw Jeff the other weekend....
The Scooter sounds exactly like the mid-80's Mini City. But the City came with the biggest A series engine so it was a good stealth hot rod.
In reply to Woody (Forum Supportum) :
The Carrera RS of Chevettes
To be a "collector car" it needs to be the first generation body...1978. I'd still like to see someone build a Vauxhall Chevette HSR clone in the US. A Honda or Miata drive train and the fiberglass body work would make it entertaining.
This is when you buy the lowest cost product then hate yourself for buying this car.
Docwemple said:In reply to Woody (Forum Supportum) :
The Carrera RS of Chevettes
See, exactly.
(Or RS America.)
I learned to drive a manual trans or as it was called back then "a stick" in a Chevette. It was so easy, kinda like stirring oatmeal. Seriously easy, it was great.
“Chevette” by Audio Adrenaline
"No AC and no FM, and no regrets, In my Chevette..."
You'll need to log in to post.
