This is a thing of (strange) beauty.
The seller says this needs cosmetic work and we agree. What he or she doesn’t mention is the fact that the engine is out of the car, though one could infer that based on the note that a rebuilt engine is included. This is at the LeMons $500 limit and the engine being out means a manual conversion could be in its future!
Would you take on this project at $500? You’d end up with a cool turbo oddity, but I’m not sure this will ever set an auction record in Monterey.
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Diamond Bar, CA (Home of SEMA!)
$500
Cosmetic condition is pretty bad, but that adds character. The steel wheels even work well. Note that apparent lack of weight over the front wheels.
Front end doesn’t reveal the true condition.
What’s better than a turbo badge on faux wood grain???
Fancy Mark Cross leather has seen better days, but it could be much worse. Note power windows and locks – true mid-80s luxury.
In case the exterior wasn’t enough, here’s more faux wood in a completely different pattern and hue. If you swap in a manual trans, you might want to add a tach. Maybe there’s a cluster available from an originally-manual K-car? If not, this would look awesome with a huge muscle car tach on the column.
Speaking of column, the stock shifter location will make the trans swap a bit more difficult. Note Infinity branded audio and fancy HVAC controls.
Oops, there’s no engine…
Apparently, this 2.2 turbo four has been rebuilt. It looks clean, which means it got some sort of attention. Hopefully, all parts necessary to git’r back in the vehicle are present.
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Here we have a project car, a classy woody K-wagon of the 1980s, ready to go. The $500 includes a rebuilt Chrysler 2.2 Turbo engine ready to go in. You tow away. Would make a great beach cruiser, daily driver, etc. Mark Cross leather interior. It needs cosmetic work, but one step at a time. One of the most comfortable cars to drive, soft seats, perfect lumbar support. The car has not run since 2002, but more than likely is off the DMV charts, so should not be too expensive to register. Email Guy V.Coulombe at chryslerkcarclub(at)gmail.com for the seller’s contact. The seller is an avid Mopar lover that wants this car to go to a good home.
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liability for the advertised condition of the car or the transaction itself. If you buy this car,
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