Hey Cheetah (and Ma and Beepers and anyone else who has a view), I've been mulling over a project car for a while now. I now have a spacious garage which is being used to spoil two motorbikes which is a bit extravagant. I could easily do a long-term project as I have pretty much all the hand tools and welding equipment I need at my disposal.
I was thinking along these lines...
- small car
- naturally aspirated
- no engine swap - stick with the stock powerplant
- handling and braking is more important than power
- won't be a show pony - it'll be a workhorse
- preferably a rear wheel drive
- will completely strip and refurbish (with a view to longevity)
I've always loved the Miata. My brother has one. But they're a bit, well, cliche. (Still love them but).
So... thoughts?
BTW - I used to own one of these, and I still have a mad crush on them...
https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/Toyota-MR2-1987/SSE-AD-5874527/?Cr=0
https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/Toyota-MR2-1987/SSE-AD-5668328/?Cr=23