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#1 ·
I always see CLFOTD threads, but usually it's just one car. I'm trying to change that lol

I think it would be good to have a thread containing all the cool Craigslist finds. If you guys are like me you are always checking different states to see what is new. Some guys on here may even be looking purchase one of the cars, I don't mind sharing what I find and would rather someone on here buy it, if I couldn't afford it at the time.

I'll have few links shortly....

This has potential to be TCL gold!


A recent find was a 97 sc300, royal sapphire pearl with 25k miles, original owner and the we're asking 7,500. If I didn't have a supra project, I would have bought it in a heartbeat!
 
#2,182 ·
Can the original letahe rbe saved>
Probably not many "original" examples left.
Heck, I don't even recall the last time I saw a Lebaron coupe of this vintage.
2.2 turbo Maserati!

https://knoxville.craigslist.org/cto/d/1989-chrysler-tc-by-maserati/6253476369.html





1989 CHRYSLER TC BY MASERATI - 2.2 Turbo - $5000 (west Knoxvile)

1989 Chrysler TC by Maserati - Maroon
2.2 Turbo!
Condition: Used
Make: Chrysler
Model: Other
SubModel: TC by Maserati
Year: 1989
Mileage: 45,785
Color: maroon
Number of cylinders: 4
Power options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Drive type: FWD
Interior color: Maroon
Safety options: Anti-Lock Brakes
Options: Cassette Player, Leather Seats, CD Player, Convertible
Vehicle Title: Clear

Limited production car that was hand built in Milan Italy.

Call or text Jack
 
#2,183 ·
Havent added to this thread in a while.

https://appleton.craigslist.org/cto/d/1995-eagle-talon-turbo-tsi/6259071765.html


https://appleton.craigslist.org/cto/d/1986-toyota-cressida/6261985685.html


https://appleton.craigslist.org/cto/d/1980-cobra-mustang-low-mileage/6261148422.html


https://appleton.craigslist.org/cto/d/1963-olds-f85-4dr-v8-nice/6259778592.html


https://appleton.craigslist.org/cto/d/1987-nissan-200sx-v6/6213017482.html


https://appleton.craigslist.org/cto/d/rare-black-beauty-1989-mazda/6224299767.html

*this is not the RX7 vert that I posted and talked about before, but it's extremely similar.

https://appleton.craigslist.org/cto/d/86-honda-crx-survivor/6214029690.html


https://appleton.craigslist.org/cto/d/clean-1986-chevy-caprice/6206416246.html


https://madison.craigslist.org/cto/d/1981-volvo-244-manual-trans/6262681071.html


https://madison.craigslist.org/cto/d/1980-toyota-celica-gt/6240812548.html


https://madison.craigslist.org/cto/d/1993-mazda-miata-convertible/6250559997.html

1.6s only rev out to 7000?

https://madison.craigslist.org/cto/d/1972-volkswagen-baja/6252743246.html


https://madison.craigslist.org/cto/d/1986-monte-carlo-ss-ttops/6256127132.html


https://madison.craigslist.org/cto/d/1987-porsche-911-carrera/6255545177.html


https://madison.craigslist.org/cto/d/1986-toyota-mr2-excellent/6232969121.html

auto:(

https://madison.craigslist.org/cto/d/1988-toyota-camry-all-trac/6253239491.html

manual All-trac with 344K :eek:

https://madison.craigslist.org/cto/d/saab-900-convertible/6232534989.html


https://madison.craigslist.org/cto/d/sand-rail/6223642457.html


https://madison.craigslist.org/cto/d/suzuki-lj20v/6220852869.html

For Emmitt.


I already spent an hour on this, so only cars from the Fox valley and Madison area. And an aerobird, because I love aerobirds. I'd have posted an SC if there was a decent one for sale.

https://greenbay.craigslist.org/cto/d/1988-ford-thunderbird-turbo/6234376514.html
 
#2,184 · (Edited)
All US-spec NA and NB Miatas (except the Mazdaspeed Miata) display the same redline on the tachometer face regardless of which engine or tachometer is equipped: 7,000 rpm. The 2004-05 Mazdaspeed Miata displays a redline of 6,500 rpm. The part numbers for the tachometers themselves changed several times over the years, and are also different for manual vs. automatic transmission equipped vehicles. But the redline displayed on the tachometer is basically the same.

Now, the actual engine rev limit varies somewhat from what's displayed on the tachometer. You can see this when driving really hard: the tach might indicate 7400rpm by the time you feel the fuel-cut and decide to shift. This is due primarily to tolerance stack up and hysteresis when bouncing off the rev limiter and the fact that a stepper motor can only respond so quickly and accurately to received input signals from the ECU. It also varies somewhat from year to year and even from car to car depending on a host of other factors. The actual rev limit as determined by the ECU is ~7,250 for the 1.6NA and 1.8NB, and ~6,900 rpm for the 1.8NA. Mazda employed a pretty standard fuel-cut strategy for limiting maximum engine revolutions. The ECU uses a little piezoelectric crystal for timing various functions. You can overclock the ECU and raise the factory rev limit if you want. There's also tolerance in the electrical components so one 1990 ECU might have a slightly different RPM limit than another 1990 ECU.

This tolerance also helps explain why so-called "Pro Built" Spec Miata race cars can cost upwards of $60k. You see, those guys go to the nth degree when trying to optimize their car. They will test 10 air flow meters (AFMs) with 10 different ECUs to determine which combination provides a 0.5hp advantage repeatedly and reliably. But don't forget that the dyno has some tolerance also and you're really splitting hairs to say that the measurement device is capable of measuring a 0.5hp difference over the course of a day of testing and tuning as the ambient conditions change, which effects the correction factors.
 
#2,198 ·
I wonder what kind of body work it needs, as it says "see pictures" but does not show any specific body damage could they just mean the paint work? I've never been much into kit cars, but this thing is cool! :thumbup::cool:
 
#2,199 ·



1974 Lotus Europa Coupe 2 Door - $1500 (Maple Ridge) hide this posting
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1974 Lotus Europa
VIN: 3411R
condition: salvage
cylinders: 4 cylinders
drive: rwd
fuel: gas
odometer: 100000
paint color: grey
size: sub-compact
title status: salvage
transmission: manual
type: coupe
1974 Lotus Europa 2 Door Coupe
Restoration Project

$1500.00 or Best Offer

Body requires refinishing.
Chassis and suspension condition unknown, needs work.
Kent Engine (Formula Ford Block)
Copy of Service Manual
No Windshield
No Interior
Damaged Dashboard
Seat Frames Rusty
No exterior trim
Mileage Unknown, Odometer Missing
Please see Photographs

Local Pickup Only. Buyer Arranges Shipping
do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers

2 CARS for $2K - Two x 1987 Vintage Birmingham Cutlass Supreme Cars - $2000 (Ladner) hide this posting
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© craigslist - Map data © OpenStreetMap
(google map)

1987 Cutlass Supreme Birmingham
condition: good
cylinders: 8 cylinders
drive: rwd
fuel: gas
paint color: blue
size: full-size
title status: clean
transmission: automatic
type: other
2 CARS for $2K - Two x 1987 Vintage Birmingham Cutlass Supreme Cars.

ONLY SELLING BOTH TOGETHER
- interchangeable parts
- 305 in the Blue car in working order
- 350 in the White parts car
- both cars have power seats, power windows, air conditioning and defrost.
- Tires are good with 70% tread
- Knock off (not lug nut) Chrome Rims
- Have registrations for both cars
 
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#2,203 ·
It's not everyday you see a 1990 Ferrari 348 TS pop up on craigslist :confused:. Still cool though

https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/rare-ferrari-348-ts/6272140495.html

Here's your chance to own a piece of Italian supercar history! Extremely rare 1990 Ferrari 348 up for grabs! I have owned this car for the last 4+ years and loved every second of it but I am switching gears (ha ha) and just bought a Tesla. I had the engine-out 30k mile service done 2k miles ago (new belts, water pump, fluids, etc), new clutch last year, this car is finely tuned and ready for its new owner. The Tubi exhaust makes a sound like you've never heard. Top removes easily for that convertible feel/look.

Believe it or not, this car is very easy to work on! Parts are readily available online and there is a surprising amout of room in the engine compartment! There is also a dedicated Ferrari 348 website that could walk a 5 year-old through just about anything that can be done to the car. Now, if you've ever owned a classic Italian car, they can have their intricacies. In full transparency, there are a few electrical gremlins common in these cars which do not affect the performance and can be remedied with a little effort. This car also left the showroom in Italy 27 years ago, so it is used with some rock chips, seat wear, etc. I would give the overall cosmetic condition a B (but you'll be driving by so fast nobody will see!)

The Ferrari 348 elicits waves, honks, stares, and constant calls from nearby motorists and pedestrians alike. Ordinary drivers morph into paparazzi, turning their digital cameras and video recorders, it's very comical!




 
#2,205 ·
It is strange when people market high dollar items on CL. But the Ferrari owner is probably the kind of guy who would also eschew a real estate agent and sell his house by owner to save 6%. Dealers and auction houses both take rather large cuts. Given how hot Ferraris are, I'm sure he'll have little trouble selling it. CL just helps his exposure.
 
#2,209 ·
Please tell us why we should care about a 2009 Porsche Cayenne with 174,000 miles overpriced at $17,000? Is this yours? :sly:
 
#2,220 ·
#2,228 · (Edited)
You called?

Too much money for that car. $5000 can buy a VERY clean 900, even a 900 turbo vert 5 speed. Both of mine were around 2 grand and the silver one (92) was actually pretty decent. The red one (88) had hidden structural rust unknown when I bought it, but it had great paint and no body rust. They had 135K and 90K miles respectively, and the 92 had loads of new parts.

I feel like there's two ways to go with a classic Saab 900: either stripped down basic 8v model with less equipment means less stuff to fix when it breaks OR fully loaded Turbo/SPG that is thrilling to drive when it works. Both approaches appeal to me. Maybe buy the basic model with cloth interior and less HP to cruise in while you source parts for the Turbo parked in the garage awaiting the next fix?
The old B202 turbo is actually quite reliable, but the achilles heel is the fairly weak gearbox. It's fine for the non turbo, but it will break if you treat it like a 90s Civic Si, and with a turbo requires gentle shifts and few mistakes. It got beefed up somewhat in 89 but lost the oil dipstick. And even with the ropey linkage, don't even think about the 3 speed automatic, it's a turd.

Due to the configuration of the engine, servicing any of the accessories are a PITA as the belts are tight up against the firewall. Replacing the starter isn't fun, either-it's under the intake manifold. But from what I've heard, it's one of the cheapest and easiest cars to replace the clutch, so there is that.
 
#2,230 ·
That's actually a good deal for a car with such low miles, and I like the red interior.
 
#2,233 ·
$80k car, but they bought 90 exhaust bends at pep boys / advanced auto . :screwy:
 
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