Small leightweight coupe project?

[KaptKaos]

Or this: Honda Civic Lightweight Racer Special | eBay

[72doug2,2S]

+1 to rsNINESOOPER on the BMW 2002

[RWebb]

Please don't destroy a rel. rare & wonderful car like a "2" by driving it in salty snow/slush.

get something newer, with AWD

[72doug2,2S]

Isn't Tennessee outside the rust belt?

[ckissick]

Check out this beauty:

TheSamba.com :: VW Classifieds - Exceptional Volkswagen Beetle

[petrolhead611]

What about a generation 7(the last one made) Toyota Celica VVTLi-192bhp, great fwd roadholding.?

[J P Stein]

THE most fun DD i ever owned was a 65 mini S.....that thing was a hoot.....but, not built to last 50 years and not much metal (1350 lbs) between you and a soccer mom in her SUV.

Next would be a 93 MR2 Turbo. It was still going when I sold it with 165 miles on it. Only had one rear wheel bearing go out on it in 14 years.

[BK911]

Thanks for all the ideas!

What do you think of this 2002? Dude wants $5500 delivered. Some "miinor" rust. Will get more pics if this looks like it could be a decent deal.

1973 BMW 2002

[Jim Richards]

Great project!

[pavulon]

Does "any weather" include exposure to salted roads?

[kanadary]

Nice, had a 72 and it was a blast to drive. Like a more powerful 510. It says no heat, not sure if that's because the fan is inop or if the heater core is shot and he bypassed it. If you have to replace, could be a pia to get to. I did one on my 190e- 16 valve. Not fun.

[72doug2,2S]

Roundies (Round tail lights) carry a little more desirability and character (bumpers, brightwork). They should command a higher price. I picked up a '76 a few years ago for $3,500. I expect the values to continue to rise, but there were a lot of these cars made. So, they should be available. $5,500 could be a good deal, depending on the condition.

[Seahawk]

I was looking at the 2002 in Florida!

There is also a 1600 in Cali on Ebay that looks good. I may have speeder go look at that one.

A 2002 is my next project car.

Check this one out: http://www.autotraderclassics.com/classic-car/1976-BMW-2002-1238213.xhtml?conversationId=161669

[KaptKaos]

You have to check the rust yourself. Rear shock towers are a bad spot that these rust. Did I mention checking the rust?

Otherwise, there are great little cars.

[nota]

Originally Posted by futuresoptions

Looking at what you already have in the stable, I would say go with a hot rodded BMW 2002... another thing to consider and it may be a kooky idea is to take a 1988 Fiero GT (has the best suspension of all the years and you really don't see Fieros on the road anymore) and drop a Subaru or Honda motor and tranny in the rear of it.

LOTS OF EAZY SWAPS
if you stay with GM motors in a Fiero

far eazyer then going with a jap motor

eco-tec 4 is lite and bolts in with it's trans
they come in N/A turbo or supercharged factory form


if you want more power in a V6 there is a long list of GM motors
most just bolt in the stock position a few require a custom motor mounts
some are alloy others iron blocks like the newer 3.9 60 deg V6
the 3800 SIII supercharged can be bumped up to 300 hp with a few basic tricks
while a heavy iron lump they are cheap and strong
and get good mpg if driven for economy

others swap in V8's the older 4.9 caddy alloy block is the eazy swap
chevy mouse needs a adapter kit as does the LS motors

my Fiero has a caddy north star V8 4 cam/valve all alloy motor
they need a custom flywheel and minor mods to fit the stock trans
with custom tube A-arms and vett 13'' brakes

[BK911]

How about a lotus europa? One is sorta trying to fall in my lap.
Not a big fan of the rear end though.
Not a lot of details yet, but supposedly in pretty good shape. Just been sitting for a while. "Ran well when parked!!"
Asking price was $8k. I may go look at it.

Not the actual car, but it is this color:

[lgb240]

E30 3 series BMW ... $5-$10K will buy you one of the nicest ones around. Very reliable, fun to drive, excellent tune-ability, and, with the right tires, very good in snow.

[J P Stein]

A 93 or later MR2.....turbo or N/A. Mine (turbo) was bullet proof for 168K miles.
The big problem is finding a stock/un-molested car. The F & F crew thinks they can make em' "better".......NOT!!

A modern 914.....where everything works. Around 2700 lbs.

[KaptKaos]

Originally Posted by BK911

How about a lotus europa? One is sorta trying to fall in my lap.
Not a big fan of the rear end though.
Not a lot of details yet, but supposedly in pretty good shape. Just been sitting for a while. "Ran well when parked!!"
Asking price was $8k. I may go look at it.

Never owned one, but owners I have talked to say they are fragile, fragile, fragile. Get good with fiberglass fixing.

They are also much smaller than people think, so if you're close to six feet tall, you may have trouble getting in and out. Makes a 914 seem gigantic!

Otherwise, they are cool as hell. Dunno about parts availability.

[hardflex]

here's somethin that might fit

Replica Kit Makes Kellison Super T Super T | eBay

and you can't get lighter than a triumph spitfire. Swap in a 4age toyota and five speed for a nice combo.

Larry Breitkreitz's 1973 Spitfire, with Toyota 4AGE 4-cylinder