Quickie: A better 323GTX?

Recently, we featured a Mazda 323GTX with some frame rust issues.  Here we have what might be a better one, but one which still raises a few questions and also mentioned undercarriage rust.  This one has clear coat issues and some admitted idle trouble.  The clapping-up isn’t bad on this car, so maybe someone with tuning skills can get this running well.  Some potential buyers might even see this as a vintage Alpine stereo with free car.

Will we ever find one of these in truly great shape and, if so, what will be the price?

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Fairfax, VA
$1,500 with ZERO bids
09/02/2013 update:  SOLD for $2,610 with 14 bids

Decals!

Unlike our last victim, this one has both spoilers in place and intact.

The seller mentions an extra driver’s seat.  Apparently, it’s been thrown in the back of the car.  Does the car need a new driver’s seat?  We’re not sure…

Yep…there it is.

Strut tower brace is harmless enough.  We see a few other blue bits, but this isn’t too bad.

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Here’s your chance to own a rare Mazda with a strong engine, stereo read for install and spare parts.

The Good:
-~110K Miles on the frame
-Running Solid
-New Clutch (Centerforce Stage 2)
-Custom downpipe and exhaust
-New Water Pump
-Recent motor swap not positive of mileage
-Brakes & Tires <2,000 Miles
-New Windshield
–Spare exterior “chrome” molding
-Manual Boost control
-HKS F-CON
-Many spare parts (driver seat, digital gauge cluster, distributor and other bits)
-3-Ring Binder Factory Manual
-Spare Driver Seat
-Complete 1980’s Alpine Stereo (Came from an Alpine Engineer tested last year)

The Bad:
-Needs Idle adjusted
-Paint transfer on driver door from careless neighbor
-mild undercarriage rust
-A/C intact and compressor clutch engages, no coolant