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Price is about right, assuming that the tub is in good shape....lots of goodies, according to the ad.
I love these cars, but I'm prejudiced......because I love these cars.
It would be good to look at the rear spring mounts (for rust) and look over the entire car for serious crash damage (if it's been a racer since '73, there will be some damage...just be sure it's not too bad).
The 'glass nose and rear flares may not be OK for most vintage classes. Switching back to the steel nose is easy, but re-installing the stock rear steel fenders is a pretty big job.
If you end up buying it (or another racer) and you want to get some good track time, I can recommend a great little race club that's very low key (and most of the vintage clubs accept our race licenses). EMRA Race Schedule. Give me a shout if you have any questions about EMRA.
 
Thanks air, probably not really ready to take the plunge, but glad to have the schedule site and will try to make Summit Point. Send me a PM if you need any pit help then. Have done a little of it at VIR for a Grand Am team. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/driving.gif
 
Dart you just can not get away from them tupper ware cars huh---Keoke /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

But its pretty- /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
 
My car originally came from Vero Beach and I have talked with the guy from WireWheel. It's been ~ 18 mths and I'm sure I have his name at home somewhere, but he was real knowlegeable, helpful and seemed pretty straightforward.

As for the "go-fast items" -- double check everything, but seems like a fair price.

I had lots of work on mine from Joe @ Central Garage (near WireWheel) on US 1 and they have some good experience on LBC (& many foreign cars). He's slow, but real good in terms if his work.

Have Fun --

George
 
All I can say is I wish I could justify yet another race car! Can't do it at this time though I do have another son coming up to age in a couple of years!! That'd three of us on track and duking it out! And with Mr. Bugeye58 himself too!

Tim
 
That's Puurrr-dy! I hope I can have one someday! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/driving.gif

Good luck, I think this car looks like it needs a good home and who better to give it that then a Brit Car Forum member!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

JACK
 
I'm from just down the road from Wirewheel and I would just like to add that the guys there have a pretty good rep. around here, know their stuff represent what they offer accurately and are as helpful as you could ask for! P.S. nice looking ride!
 
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I'm from just down the road from Wirewheel and I would just like to add that the guys there have a pretty good rep. around here, know their stuff represent what they offer accurately and are as helpful as you could ask for! P.S. nice looking ride!

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bugimike,

Just curious but isn't WireWheel's owner's first name Howard? I'm thinking back a few years and I darn near bought a Bugeye from them. Still don't have one but will again one day yet. A Bugeye was my first car! Anyway, my impression of WireWheels was/is top notch.

Tim
 
I believe you are right. Been over a year since i was up that way. I assumeitwould still be the same owner!
 
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