Showing posts with label Hatchback. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hatchback. Show all posts

May 14, 2023

Partial Restoration, 1987 VW Scirocco 16V

Partial Restoration, 1987 VW Scirocco 16V

Partial Restoration, 1987 VW Scirocco 16V For Sale By Owner

Offered by German manufacturer Volkswagen in the 80s, the Scirocco named, it's a high-performance front-wheel-drive car powered by the most efficient and strong tiny engine ever made by Volkswagen known as Scirocco 16V, assembled at Karmann Coachworks and sold in the US between 1986-1988, was then the most powerful and athletic VW till today.

Despite being replaced by the Corrado where more expensive, some enthusiasm agreed there was not really quite like the Scirocco 16V.

As shown here coming from the second generation of the Scirocco lineage, the 1987 VW Scirocco 16V finished in black over black interior North American version, is specially offered to the United States market, which are slightly different specs to the worldwide version due to different emission and safety regulations on that time.


February 20, 2023

Rare find 1987 VW Scirocco 16V

Rare find 1987 VW Scirocco 16V

Rare find 1987 VW Scirocco 16V For Sale By Owner

Found this a runner that was listed on craigslist looking for a new home, the second generation of the Mediterranean wind offered by German manufacturer Volkswagen in the 80s known as the Scirocco. Hard to find today, You will not see often on the road, this a North American version, were is offered for the United States and Canadian user, which is slightly different from those of Scirocco's sold around the world, due to different emission and safety regulations.

This 1987 VW Scirocco 16V runs and drives well with 187K miles on it. It could be a nice project, but you must see this before starting it, a good-looking, 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco 16V.

January 19, 2023

Classic 1986 Alfa Romeo GTV-6

Classic 1986 Alfa Romeo GTV-6

Classic 1986 Alfa Romeo GTV-6 For Sale

Found this nice Classic car that was offered by an Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo in the 80s, is an unusual car you see often on US roads. As shown here is a 1986 Alfa Romeo GTV-6 being offered for sale by the owner on craigslist for $7,000. The GTV-6 has a lot of good reputation in racing competitions and was also a fairly successful racing car, especially as a rally car.

Due to its good Italian engineering, the Alfa Romeo GTV-6 is regarded by many as one of the best-handling 4-seat cars ever built, has perfect agility on twisting roads, and is a truly amazing experience for its user.


December 28, 2018

1989 Honda Civic Hatchback

1989 Honda Civic Hatchback

1989 Honda Civic Hatchback

Found this one nice example of the great Japanese compact cars made by Honda being for sale on Craigslist, is a rare find today, especially in its condition past nearly 30 years old. As shown here is the fourth generation of the Honda Civic released in 1989, the 2-door hatchback model reportedly runs and drives well with 126k original miles on it, located in Los Angeles, California looking for $1799.

This could be a great bone example as a base to restore, despite no background and detail written in full on its ad, but he never let down the owner as a daily car.


Even though you can't see it in detail, the photos have shown how the interior has been treated so far. Renovated needed, but Not so far from greatest, the interior shows quite a decent condition for its age. No rotten, crack, or hole seen from here, only a few small parts that have to be re-coated, especially the seats. .


This is one of the coolest engines ever made by Honda for the era, it's small, light, and very efficient in fuel consumption, blend by a carburetor easy to maintain, and has nice durability. Everything looks promising and well-maintained but it's not final to find out how tough the engine is. Coming closer to general inspection is a must.



December 28, 2016

Fully Loaded, 2012 Ferrari FF

2012 Ferrari FF for sale

Fully Loaded, 2012 Ferrari FF For Sale

Found this one of the coolest Italian prides being offered for sale in Craigslist, as shown here is Ferrari Four well-known as the Ferrari FF is a grand tourer come with 2-door shooting-brake (sporty hatchback/estate) body style and is first four-wheel drive model of the ferrari automobile that was design by Pininfarina and Ferrari Styling Centre under Flavio Manzoni and assembly in Maranello, Italy.

Many good reputations pinned him, was reflected in the many awards obtained, such as "Most Beautiful Super Car 2011", "Luxury Car of The Year 2012" and many more from variety of world-class automotive media.

2012 Ferrari FF interior

Fully Loaded, 2012 Ferrari FF looking for a new owner. Hard to find imperfection here, the interior and exterior look greats like never been touched. Leather seating surfaces show well in the provided photos, is free of any wear or splits in the upholstery. Other interior surfaces such as the door panels and dash show equally well, with no signs of warping or improper fit.

2012 Ferrari FF V12 engine

Here's a 6.3 L F140 EB V12 engine embedded neatly in place, it's the largest capacity road-going Ferrari engine ever produced equipped with a 7-speed dual-clutch semi-automatic paddle shift system on steering wheels look awesome. It's able to produces 651 hp only 3.7 seconds needed from zero to 62 mph and 208 mph for top speed. Because of this engine, Ferrari claims this is the world's fastest four-seat automobile today.



November 12, 2016

Vintage Italian Classic, 1977 Fiat 128 3P

Vintage Italian Classic, 1977 Fiat 128 3P

Rare Vintage Italian Classic, 1977 Fiat 128 3P for sale

Found one vintage Italian classic car being offered for sale in Tacoma, Washington, is a rare car especially in US. As shown here is 1977 Fiat 128 3P fairly cool red 3-door hatchback styled. Reportedly only 84K miles on it and has been restored, the engine bay look awesome so clean and tidy. All looks greats but is not perfect some has rust but mostly is original except the interior fitted BMW 320 seats. This could be one nice example of the Fiat 128 ever seen here at autorestorationice.com, find this car in Craigslist for $7500.

ALSO SEE: 1978 Fiat 128 3P Sport Hatchback



October 21, 2016

Ready To Restore, 1959 Citroen 2CV

Ready To Restore, 1959 Citroen 2CV

Ready To Restore, 1959 Citroen 2CV for Sale

Found this one long-running series of air-cooled economy cars that were made by the France carmaker Citroen, well-known as the Citroen 2CV production started in 1948 and terminated in 1990. As shown here the first generation which is called "Ripple Bonnet" was built in 1959.

This could be a perfect candidate for restoration, described good condition, complete, solid body frame with a good shape top. Currently running, the car is sold with a spare drive train & various extra parts. Being offered on Craigslist a day ago looking for $9500 located in Los Angeles, California.




September 24, 2016

1981 VW Scirocco S MK1 16V

1981 VW Scirocco S MK1 16V

1981 VW Scirocco S MK1 16V For Sale

Found the first generation high performance of the Volkswagen automobile flagship in the 70s to 80s, well-known as the Scirocco MK1 is a 3-door 2+2 sport compact coupe. As you've seen here a VW Scirocco S released in 1981 has been swapped and upgraded with a younger 2.0L 16V engine, is said to run and drive great but not perfect and still has a few parts to adjust and rebuilt. Seems it has a lot of potential and looks promising, already posted on Craigslist about 17 hours ago for $3800 in Kent, WA.

This 1981 VW Scirocco S MK1 16V could be a perfect candidate to restore, not so far from the finish line the classic Scirocco project comes at an affordable price today.

August 30, 2016

Limited Edition, 2004 Chrysler Crossfire

Limited Edition, 2004 Chrysler Crossfire

Limited Edition, 2004 Chrysler Crossfire For Sale

Here's American car with Germany taste that was listed at Craigslist looking for a new owner, as shown here is a limited edition of first model year of rear-wheel drive, 2-door sports car sold by Chrysler and built by Karmann well-known as Chrysler Crossfire was released in 2004. The Crossfire is collaboration outcome between Daimler and Chrysler that was based on Mercedes SLK320 platform, produced from 2003 to 2007.

The car has been driven about 122000 miles, come with good shape overall. Despite is hard to find imperfection from here, seems the exterior and interior remains in good condition. Need closer inspection for accurately condition.

Interior, 2004 Chrysler Crossfire

The interior is in great condition with the black leather seats showing rarely wear. This example is equipped with the silver center console looks to be in good condition and all instruments are said to be fully functional.

2004 Chrysler Crossfire engine

As shown here is a Mercedes-Benz 3.2 L, 18-valve, SOHC V6 engine was mated with a 5-speed automatic transmission, which produces 215 hp when new. For me the Crossfire has more 80 percent of SLK320 parts, it's look like the SLK320 with different robes.



May 1, 2016

1974 Nova SS Hatchback

1974 Nova SS Hatchback

1974 Nova SS Hatchback For Sale in California

In muscle cars period, it was the smallest muscle car ever made at the era. Offered by Chevrolet that was called "Chevy Nova", as shown here is a high performance package well-known as Nova Super Sport or Nova SS built in 1974 seem has been totally motor rebuilt and still retaining its original look.

Over 2 months still online, find this one in Craigslist for $8500 located in Dana Point, California. Frame looks perfect and solid with a good shape, for me no need repainted is cool as patina look. According its owner said, the interior is original with a minus was shown at a driver seat and the carpet has new one. Overall this could be a perfect start as a base what ever you want. We hoped it has a good benefit by rebuilt outcome, moreover it will has a lot of fun if all instrument and panel still work properly as well.



February 16, 2016

1981 Datsun 510 Hatchback

1981 Datsun 510 Hatchback

Japanese Classic Car, 1981 Datsun 510 Hatchback

Here's found this one Japenese classic car was offered by Nissan Motors under Datsun brand, commonly known as the Datsun 510 was a series of the Datsun Bluebird has many positive reputation where is remain as one of the popular cars for most automotive enthusiast's worldwide, nearly 40 years, thanks to affordable performance combined with simple and reliable mechanicals. Also has greats reputation in the US, which they won in many competitions such as the Trans Am Series under 2500cc class and SCCA classes of amateur racing.

As we've seen here it's a Datsun 510 4-door hatchback model built in 1981 all looks good with perfect body frame unfortunately no interior and engine photos was included into its ads. The owner says is runs and drives very well and it has 120K miles on it. Already offered in Craigslist about 5 days ago looking for $2,600 or will trades with equal value of course.



December 29, 2015

1991 Nissan Pulsar GTi-R

1991 Nissan Pulsar GTi-R

1991 Nissan Pulsar GTi-R

Here's hard to find is a rare car in US, 1991 Nissan Pulsar GTi-R three-door hatchback is a high performance of the Pulsar range was offered by the Japanese automaker Nissan which designed to compete with VW Gti, Subaru WRX and Mitsubishi EVO for Europe and Australia market. This was included in the homologation variant produced between 1990 and 1994 in order to enter the WRC under Group A rules at that time.

As we've see here all looks good and perfect, body frame, interior and engine looks correct had limited modifications. This all-wheel drive Pulsar is said to run and drive great with a turbocharged 2.0 liter engine mated with a manual transmission only need 5 second from 0 to 100 kph and a right-hand drive specs. That was being offered at Craigslist about 2 months ago location in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada for $10500.



December 18, 2015

Custom 1981 Toyota Starlet KP61

Custom 1981 Toyota Starlet KP61

Custom 1981 Toyota Starlet KP61 For Sale

Here's a small car manufactured by Toyota, it's a second-generation Toyota Starlet known as the 60 series released in 1981 performed as a 3-door hatchback custom-built. Original or tidy Starlets are becoming rare and more difficult to find due, in part, to their age and proneness to rust, and because many are being converted into track and rally cars, and are thus beginning to become valuable collector's cars. And this one of being converted but not sure, anyway it could be a unique small car in here, especially as its looks. The car was already offered on Craigslist about 24 days ago looking for a $6200 location in Beaumont, Texas.

The KP61 was mentioned in the title, which means it is the only Starlet type ever sold in the USA and carries a 1290 cc 4K engine only mated with a five-speed manual transmission, it very famed for its reliability and low gas consumption, unfortunately not photographs included. The exterior looks solid and dry and comes with a custom body kit, seemed interesting no exaggeration. The interior looks cool as a young man's toys may add a roll bar will raise its rank. The Starlet is very popular in Europe and Asia.



December 10, 2015

1985 Citroen 2CV

1985 Citroen 2CV

Vintage economy car, 1985 Citroen 2CV for sale

This vintage air-cooled economy car from France made by Citroen, commonly known as the Citroen 2CV long live production years start from 1948 to 1990 come with same styles and design (never get change or modernize), front-engine, front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive layout, as the picture is 4-door hatchback front-wheel drive model released in 1985 still in excellent condition looking for a new owner.

The 2CV it one of the everlasting vehicles where show up in the middle of the 20th century that remained relevant and competitive for many decades, such as the Jeep, Land Rover Series, Fiat 500, Mini and Volkswagen Beetle. Very rare in US especially like its condition. The exterior looks great come with perfect shape and solid body frame, interior looks clean and neat, unfortunately no engine photos to reference. As always you should come to get actual condition. More info and details please read below.



October 23, 2015

American Cult Classic, 1971 AMC Gremlin

American Cult Classic, 1971 AMC Gremlin

American Cult Classic, 1971 AMC Gremlin

Here early American economy car manufactured by American Motors Corporation (AMC), as the picture is the 1971 AMC Gremlin released in 1971 is a subcompact car come with two-door hatchback tail based on shortened Hornet platform. The AMC Gremlin saw action on numerous auto racing venues, including endurance, as well as oval and road racing. Due to their inherent inexpensiveness, strength, and the ease with which they could be modified for higher performance, many AMC Gremlins were used in drag racing.

The pics as confirm, it looks so solid with straight shape, no dent, no rust mentioned. The interior looks okay, hope all instrument works well also. the engine looks good, for sure you must come out to see itself. Overall is an American Cult Classic, 1971 AMC Gremlin runs and drives good condition, it's would be perfect start for light restoration project.



October 13, 2015

1994 Honda Civic Si Hatchback

1994 Honda Civic Si Hatchback

1994 Honda Civic Si Hatchback

One of the greatness Japanese compact cars manufactured by Honda, as the pictures is the fifth generation Honda Civic released in 1994 is a 2-door hatchback has been painstakingly rebuilt, modified, and upgraded by current owner as a Civic Si type. Originally gaining a reputation for being fuel-efficient, reliable, and environmentally friendly, later iterations have become known for performance and sportiness.

The pics as confirm, the exterior so awesome and perfect shape, looks like had high standard treatment according its owner says. Interior and engine photos looks good and fairly well maintained. If you interested come to see is a must. Overall it's one of the nicest Japanese compact car, 1994 Honda Civic Si hatchback looking for a new home.



September 25, 2015

Slammed 1957 Oval Bug

Slammed 1957 Oval Bug

Slammed 1957 Oval Bug

This one of the motor world icon, which is idea from originator of World War 2 developed by Ferdinand Porsche in German is a two-door, four passenger, rear-engined economy car with semicircle shape. Yes we talk about the Beetle also known as the Bug it first vehicle model manufactured and marketed by German automaker Volkswagen officially as VW Type 1, and as the picture is 1957 model year come with oval window has been lowered by professional, mostly all original, runs and drives very well, looking for a new home.

The pics as confirm, all looks so great and perfect shape, no dent with a bit rust issue easy to cleared. No much gained of the interior and engine photos not so clear, if you want him come to see itself is avoid a crab and scams. Overall it's a really nice slammed 1957 Oval Bug ready to go for $16000 location in Orange CA.



August 26, 2015

Original Condition, VW Scirocco 1984


Original Condition, VW Scirocco 1984 offered for sale by the owner

This second generation of the Scirocco is a high-performance compact car ever offered by German automaker Volkswagen in the 80s. This 1984 model has been driven about 177000 miles and remained in its original trim, overall in good condition. The North American Scirocco version example carries a 1.8L 8-Valve engine with automatic transmission.

The pics confirm it has dent and rust but it's quite easy to fix, all looks perfect and promising, and hopefully nothing issues or missed. The dash has many cracks that need to be replaced, the engine looks pretty well maintained, if you're interested, coming closer is a must.

August 25, 2015

1988 Volkswagen Gti VR6 Swap


1988 Volkswagen Gti VR6 Swap

This a high performance variants of the Golf commonly known as a GTi it offered by German automaker Volkswagen to North American user, as the picture is a second generation Golf released in 1988 has been swap with a younger VR6 engine 100K miles on it. The Golf is Volkswagen's best-selling model and the world's second best-selling model, with more than 40 million units ever built till today after Toyota Corolla on the first place.

The pics as confirm, all looks so clean and good, nothing see unsightly shape all so nice. The engine looks so cool and neat all working good as its owner said, if you interested come to see is good decision for yours. Overall I think it a nice GTi with an VR6-powered come in Red Stripe Edition ready to go for interesting offer.



August 22, 2015

1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE


1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE

This a sports car model produced by British car manufacturer Reliant, as the picture is a Reliant Scimitar GTE was released in 1978 it very rare car in US come in 2-door hatchback body styles, right hand drive and powered by Ford V6 3.0 L engine mated with automatic transmission has 120000 original miles on it. The car has been light restoration, looking for a new home.

The pics as confirm, all looks so nice, it's original car. The engine looks pretty maintained, very rare car in excellent condition asking for $23500, if you interested come to see for itself is a good for yours.