Don't lie. You've always wanted a to storm through some mountainous dirt road in a Rally car with your copilot reading course notes from a paper that's death clinched in his hands. Well, maybe that's just us, but that's the exact image we got when saw this '78 Fiesta on Craigslist. This car looks like a metric ton of fun in a spunky little hatchback package. Everything is just right about the way this car looks and it's street/smog legal. Find all of the details here. The car is located in Sherman Oaks, CA, for $9,000. Pricing is a little steep, but we don't know where else you're going to find anything like this for less!
1978 Ford Fiesta Rally Tribute
Wheelies are awesome. Terrifyingly awesome. You need a metric ton of power, light weight, and tires that are stickier than a Lohan's past. This '68 Camaro is built to go incredibly fast in a straight line and makes no apologies for it. At $17,500, it's one of the cheapest cars that we've seen that can do wheelies to a sub 6 second 1/8th mile. Find it here, in Montgomery, TX.
1968 Camaro, Built 505ci, Drag Car
The V6 Mustang has always had a hard time getting recognition from enthusiasts as a performance car. This '05 V6 looks to change that with the addition of a supercharger and some serious racing gear. The biggest advantage of a V6 is that it's lighter, which makes the front of the car feel more nimble. The supercharger does add some weight to the front end, but it does help close the gap in HP between the GT and the standard car. This car also benefits from a roll cage, full suspension, and what looks like a hydraulic hand brake for you drifting fans. It's also worth mentioning that despite all of the racing goodies, the car is street legal as well. Find it here, in Anaheim Hills, CA, for $10,000.
2005 Mustang V6, Supercharged Race Car
This little Ferrari was one of our favorites at the show.
Many strange things go down the Salt Flats to outrageously high speeds and this VW Bus is no exception. It's originally a '66 Bus but it's been converted to look like a '54 barn door and is registered as a '54. The van comes with a 1500 long block that needs assembly and is set up to run a turbo. We love the look and think that this could be an awesome show car as well as good fun down at the Salt Flats. Find it here, in Sams Town, LV, for $15,000.
1966 VW Bus, Salt Flat Racer
Looking for a race car but don't have the extra funds or space for a trailer? This E28 BMW is fully road legal and the seller claims that it is more than competent at embarrassing cars that should be faster. Find it here, in Kula, HI, for $7,500.
BMW E28 Race Car
We appreciate what Singer has done with the 911, but for us, this is the perfect 911. A classic body and chassis being powered by a newer motors and suspension. We're sure that the singer is quicker, rides better, and is just plain better at everything compared to this car but it doesn't look... right. Aside from the CCW wheels we think this car is perfect on the outside and the Recaro seats match well to the vintage interior. This car has many upgrades and we would love for this little RSR replica to call our garage home. Find it here, in Pheonix, AZ, for $49,000 OBO.
1974 Porsche RSR Replica, 993 Motor
Like a race horse being put out to pasture, this '70 Challenger that was formerly a track car has been converted back to use for the streets. That doesn't mean it's lost it's pedigree or performance though. It still retains a 440 big block that's been bored .30 over and an 8 point roll cage that's sure to keep the body nice and rigid. The seller states that a full rotisserie restoration was done and that the motor was recently rebuilt. Find it here, in Placerville, CA, for $22,000.
1970 Dodge Challenger, Former Race Car
Canepa Design was kind enough to bring out a couple of modest Porsches.
Nestled in the hills of Pasadena sits a rather ominous black building known as Art Center College of Design. This school is responsible for producing the majority of the world's automotive designers.So it makes sense that they would host an amazing car show every year.
Race cars don't get any cheaper than this. At $6,000 this Pinto looks to be very well sorted and is ready for just about any road race event out there. Fully SCCA compliant roll cage, fire suppression system, and a completely rebuilt 2.3 turbo out of a '86 SVO mustang are just some of the highlights from the seller. Find it here in Vacaville, CA.
1973 Ford Pinto Race Car, 2.3 Swap
We're wrapping up our coverage of the 2011 Coronado Festival of Speed with the odds and ends from the show and the paddock. This Moto Guzzi powered trike is definitely odd.
Having received several suspension, brake, and chassis mods has turned this 240sx from the performance economy car your Mom drove in the 90's into a serious contender on the track. This Zenki coupe looks very aggressive with the current paint and body scheme. This car is being sold as a shell with no motor, trans, or wheels, but is currently wired to take a RB25DET. We'd like to know if an interior comes with that shell, especially with the asking price being $6,000. It looks like the seller has multiple sets of wheels for the car so we suggest trying to get them to throw a set in for that price. Find the full parts list here in Pasadena, CA.
1995 Nissan 240SX Shell, Built for Racing
We have a difficult time recommending race cars. The only time you get to interact with them is when you're racing or fixing them. This makes for a stressful, high maintenance relationship. So when we do recommend one it's because we feel that the car will be loyal to you, not the other way around. The 4th gen Camaro is a tried-and-true chassis that is getting more and more affordable to fix and the LS1 is about as reliable as a wood burning stove. This specific car has already been piloted to multiple podium finishes and holds a track record. Find your weekend time warp here in Centennial, CO for $14,000. Please remember that a racing like painting, just because you can pick up a paint brush doesn't mean you're going to create the Mona Lisa on your first try.
2002 Chevy Camaro NASA Race Car
Extensively modified and highly unlikely to be a street car ever again, this S15 is not for everyone. However, if you're looking for a solid race car that's making over 600hp and you've got a $30,000 budget this is an option you should consider. Find all the info and a mod sheet a mile long here in Poway, CA.
1999 Nissan Silvia, RB26 Drift or Time Attack
Sometimes, it's difficult to put into words why you like a car. This is not one of those times.
Coming from Santa Clara, CA is a 911 shell set up for spec racing. The car looks well sorted with a 6 point roll cage and has been completely stripped inside. The original motor is available with the car but it has blown a piston ring. You can always replace the motor or you could do something more interesting like swapping in a Subaru motor. Porsche motors are pricey to replace or repair, even if they're this old. Find this Porsche project here, for $9,000.
1980 Porsche 911SC, Spec Racer Shell
Here's a great deal on a race only '68 Camaro. The car looks well sorted with the exception of the VIN. The driver door has been riveted shut and the stock dash has been removed. All in all this looks like a great deal at $9,000. The car needs only a few things before it's race legal, we just wish that it came with a pink slip and a VIN! Find it here in Los Angeles, CA.
1968 Chevy Camaro Vintage Racer
If we were given the option to only go to one automotive event in California for the rest of our lives, it would undoubtedly be the Coronado Festival of Speed.
