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DaytonaTim · Joined: 03 May 2005 Posts: 91 Location: Morgantown, WV

I am in the process of obtaining this car

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4530755035&fromMakeTrack=true

What do you guys think of it. I know is is not original, but exactly what is not original (besides what he lists in his ad). I am not getting the car as a restoration project but rather a sunny day grocery getter for my wife.

I have a 1990 Thunderbird Super Coupe and I am planning on transplanting it's engine into the vert, just to give it a little bit of kick.

Since the car is so rare would I be doing an injustice to it?

Any comments you guys have would be much appriciated.
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negusm · Posted: Thu May 12, 2005 12:48 pm Post subject:

This particular car was specifically built to have the v6 so it has some history to it that you would be tossing aside. I for one would like to see it keep its v6...but anyways...

What's wrong from what I can see:
Front Grill
Hood Scoop
Light COvers
Rear Wing
Wheels
Wrong Front Bumper Cover
Missing Radio.
Ratty interior.

It was probably slammed in the front at some point.

-Mike
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Sandy · Posted: Thu May 12, 2005 2:53 pm Post subject:

Does the VIN back up the 6 Cyl engine?

If so, the interior has been totally changed.
The Recaros & premium armrests were N.A. on the 6.

The car is a mess, period.
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negusm · Posted: Thu May 12, 2005 3:09 pm Post subject:

The vin does not have an "M" or even an "F" for a v8 so I think "3" must be a code for a v6...I would need to check my code book at home to be certain.
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Euro#13 · Joined: 30 Aug 2004 Posts: 196 Location: Michigan

DaytonaTim · Joined: 03 May 2005 Posts: 91 Location: Morgantown, WV

Well it looks like the suspension systems have all changed, the interior is different, and the front sheetmetal is not right..............Hmmmmm Confused

Perfect!!!!!!!!! Very Happy

Just what I need LOL.... I wont feel guilty about modifying it.
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fredzilla · Joined: 03 Mar 2005 Posts: 155 Location: New England

....if your going to give it to the Wife..Why modify it to go get
groceries. Laughing

Did this car really sell for more then $20,000 new.. Even with
the 3.8L and starting with the GS model instead of the RS.

DaytonaTim · Joined: 03 May 2005 Posts: 91 Location: Morgantown, WV

Well the wife likes a car with a little kick too

I don't know what the original price was for this car. I am pretty new to the Mclaren scene. I am more of a diehard Mustang and Cobra fan.

I really don't know what the current value of this car is either. I am trading a custom built car for it. As you probably know..... a custom built car is worth whatever someone is willing to pay.
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dahberg · Joined: 29 Aug 2004 Posts: 329

Hummm, totally stock and original it is not, but what a cute little car! Heck, the guy has the original wheels and a bunch of other parts included with the sale. With a little TLC, this would be a real eye catcher going down the road. Hell, for a 19 year old car it don't look bad! Obviously, the seats have been a little abused, but they can be repaired.

I say "good luck" to you on your bidding and may your wife enjoy the new ride... Cool

negusm · Posted: Thu May 12, 2005 5:52 pm Post subject:

DaytonaTim · Joined: 03 May 2005 Posts: 91 Location: Morgantown, WV

Not bidding on the car. A buddy of mine owns it and we are horsetrading cars. I go down in a month to pick it up. I hope I have enough room in the back of my truck to haul all the spare parts he has for it.
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dahberg · Joined: 29 Aug 2004 Posts: 329

- Kewl DaytonaTim! Even though the experts seem to think this is a piece of junk and have concerns on only one original wheel being available, it looks like you will be getting a fun car to tool around in. Keep us posted on the spare parts you recieve just in case you should decide to get rid of a few pieces that actually are original equipment to the McLaren's. The way spare parts are going you might be able to obtain decent funding for your intended mods... Wink

DaytonaTim · Joined: 03 May 2005 Posts: 91 Location: Morgantown, WV

I will most definately be getting rid of the one original wheel. Maybe that will pay for the U-haul rental. What are one of these wheels worth?
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negusm · Posted: Fri May 13, 2005 12:33 pm Post subject:

svo413 · Posted: Fri May 13, 2005 2:32 pm Post subject: