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August 31, 2015
Raced In Period: 1964 MGB Race Car
This MG MGB (VIN GHN323995) is a 1964 roadster with quite a backstory. It was a former stocker that was converted for race duty by the first owner shortly after the original purchase. The car competed in several amateur classes for almost a decade before being put into long term storage, only to be brought out 18 years later and de-tuned to function as a daily driver for the owner’s college bound son. It was then recommissioned four years later as a track ready machine and went on to race for another 10 years before being sold to the current and second owner, who has kept it active on the local vintage circuits. Find it here on eBay in Moseley, Virginia with a BIN of $28, 950.
BaT Success Story: Hilarious Manta and a Miata-Powered Volvo
“Dear BaT,
I wanted to write a kind belated message to thank you for being the medium through which I could acquire my two oddball classics: a 1974 Opel Manta (link), and a 1963 Volvo P1800 (link).
I had purchased the Manta for my mom after scouring the Web for months for listings. The Manta had been one of her favorite cars she drove in the Philippines in the ’70s and I thought it would be great if I could acquire one for her. I saw several Mantas featured on BaT and finally contacted the seller of the orange example and quickly and easily worked out a deal. After a few months, we sent the Manta’s engine out to get bored, added disc brakes & steel lines, fitted headers, new exhaust and new wheels and she’s now a real blast to tool around town. Absolutely hilarious.
The same can be said of the Miata-powered P1800. I haven’t done anything to her yet, but plans include a respray and maybe some light cosmetic work. The P1800 drives and handles well given the vast suspension upgrades already done. A turbo may be in the cards in the not so distant future!
Thank you, BaT! The quality, diversity of vehicles (and not to mention the outstanding community of buyers and sellers) make this site a mandatory daily, if not hourly, visit.
Best,
Rod S.”
Three Pedal E32: 1988 BMW 735i 5-Speed
This 1988 BMW 735i (VIN WBAGB3306J1630653) is a rare 5-speed model with a great color combination that could provide for a nice daily driver. Find it here on eBay in Ottawa, Canada with a BIN of $4,800 USD. Special thanks to BaT reader RW for this submission.
Well Traveled: OSCA-Powered 1960 TVR Grantura
8/30/2015 Update: Some months later, this car has moved again and is this time being offered with all new photos at a slight discount. Find it here on eBay in Los Angeles, California with a $32k Buy-It-Now. Special thanks to BaT reader Kyle K. for this update!
12/7/2014 Update: Over a year later, this TVR is now being offered for sale once again. The car sounds as if it has been minimally used, and the same photos from our previous listing are linked by the seller. Find it here on eBay in San Diego, California for $35k. Special thanks to BaT reader RC for this update!
5/2/2013 Update: This TVR has been sold.
3/24/2013 Update: The seller has lowered the price of this TVR to $24k.
From 3/18/2013:
This 1960 TVR Grantura (Chassis 7C226) was purchased back in 2011 when we featured it here on BaT. The TVR Grantura Register entry for the car (available here) states that it was raced in the UK when new, and came to California around 1978. It was originally fitted with a Coverntry Climax engine, then later an MGB unit, and now has an OSCA twin-cam 4-cylinder. It is now available in Ann Arbor, Michigan for $28,750.
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