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How a bad or missing title can derail a project
Photography Credit: Tom Suddard Like the shark that never stops swimming, I am always looking for the next beat-up, forlorn car to rescue and fix up in the pages of this publication. I’ve seen a lot of things during my searching, but the one that still manages to surprise me is how many people sell old cars without clear titles. One would think that having a car’s title in good order would be an automatic part of any sale. It’s as basic as hand washing after a trip to the bathroom.
Looking for a very special long-lost Bugeye (sort of) Sprite
Thanks for all the interest and input so far. I pulled the album down and scanned the photos a few minutes ago. These are probably bigger than they need to be, given the quality of the original images, but let's give it a try. I emailed my dad a link to the thread and he was...well, he can tell you. "Wow! I had no idea those pics still existed, al I knew was I had not seen them in many years. Very long shot indeed, but you never know when lightning will strike.
What is your favorite oddball kit car?
Most kit cars offer a simple concept, at least on paper: Buy this kit, and you can build the car of your dreams from scratch. From there, the sky is the limit. Three wheels? Sure. Make it look like an airplane? Why not? Want your modern sports car look like a much older version? We can work something out. Of course, some of these ideas might sound half-baked, but that doesn’t mean we love these oddballs any less.
How do you buy your projects–ready to run or a total train wreck? | News | Grassroots Motorsports
For us, this usually means dragging home something in rough shape that hasn’t run in years. Does that sound like your kind of project? Or do you prefer a clean, fully running car that you can drive home? EvanB GRM+ Memberand MegaDork 7/15/21 3:04 p.m. I would prefer a clean, fully running car I can drive home. I end up buying trainwrecks. Trent PowerDork 7/15/21 3:15 p.m. I buy running cars and turn them into trainwrecks The last one I bought turned out to be both at once.
Would you ever finance a classic car?
For many people, financing is one of the ways they can afford a new—or even slightly used—car. As it turns out, yes, they can—and not just multi-million-dollar Cobras or Gullwing Mercedes, either. At the 3.49% I was quoted for 8 years on a classic last month with 50% down. It does as well as my standard bond and low risk investments so of course. At the 6.9% that is standard in the industry for 6-8 years with 0-10% down not on your life.
Trading Speed For Emotion | Column
I agree that emotion always wins out. In 2006, I rescued a 1985 MR2 with 275k miles that had a rod thru the block. I built it up to be reasonably competitive in NorCal SCCA autocrosses, but I could only beat the CSP Miatas when it rained or when traction was low due to low ambient temps.
grm-shop-tour-lets-see-your-workplace-holiday-season | News | Grassroots Motorsports
You have shops. We have shops. Let’s do a shop tour this holiday season–and if it keeps going into the new year, that’s totally fine, too. All are welcome: big shops, little shops, it could be the closet that you work from. Professional shops? Sure, bring it. Home garage? Of course. Post some photos of your shop in this thread–say half a dozen but no one’s counting. Tell us about your shop. Why does it make you happy? What obstacles have you had to overcome?
Rate It: Is a Flat-Eight-Powered Porsche 914 the Best 60th Birthday
The Porsche 914/6 may have offered a much-welcomed bump in power over the already stellar 914/4, but what it would have been like to pilot a 914 powered by an eight-cylinder engine? Well, Porsche apparently wanted to know as well, so it made two prototypes in the late ‘60s. Dubbed as 914/8s, both prototypes were powered by the flat-eight engine out of the 908.
How an LS Engine Turned a Broken 911 Into a True Budget Supercar
[Editor's Note: This article originally ran in the December 2011 issue of Grassroots Motorsports.] When you add up all the advantages of owning a modern Porsche, there’s really no disputing it: These cars are some of the coolest and finest pieces of automotive engineering that could ever grace your driveway. There’s just one minor problem: cost. That single item prevents many people from becoming owners. A new Porsche 911, especially one of the hotter models, can be an expensive date.
Are You Experienced?
Few events can match the drama and prestige of Daytona’s 24-hour race around the high banks and twisting infield of this world-class facility–but how do you make sure you’re wringing every last bit of enjoyment out of the weekend? Simple: Join the Grassroots Motorsports Experience at the Rolex 24.
Who's Making Our Parts?
The first time I went to a British Motor Trade Association meeting, some ten years ago, much of the conversation centered around the poor quality of some of the aftermarket parts that were being produced for our beloved old cars. I have to confess, my initial reaction was bored skepticism. I figured it was just a bunch of business owners complaining about an influx of lower-priced competition, since the problem hadn’t really affected me yet.
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