violacleff Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Well, after working for 2 months and not getting paid, I told my boss that I had to go back to the IE and work until things got going at the studio again. So, today I get a call from him, and he tells me that since he couldnt afford to pay me right now, he'd like to know if I would take his car in exchange for money. I figured I could use a second car since my z is temperamental, and the fumes make me not want to drive it everyday anyway. So I'm picking it up in a few weeks. Its a 1985 BitterSC coupe. Only about 250 of them in the US. I'll shoot some pics of mine but here are some examples. http://www.motorsnippets.com/cars/H&H_24_JUL_02/lot10_bitter.asp Mine is red like the second link. WHat do you guys think? Keeper? or sell it and get another beater? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 I always liked the look of them, but since there are so few in the US, it is difficult to peg a value for them. My guess is that being British, they probably have depreciation rates similar to Jaguar, but hopefully not! If yours is a clean example, I'd personally hang on to it, but that is up to you. Hey, it's a whole lot better than not getting paid!! Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violacleff Posted November 25, 2005 Author Share Posted November 25, 2005 Yeah I had to get a second car to get around in anyway. I'll get a compression test done on the car and if everything checks out good i'll keep it. Just don't want another "project". I drove it for 2 months though and it drives smooth. So its gonna be a daily driver for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Yeah I had to get a second car to get around in anyway. I'll get a compression test done on the car and if everything checks out good i'll keep it. Just don't want another "project". I drove it for 2 months though and it drives smooth. So its gonna be a daily driver for sure. They come with a Rover V8 or something like that, correct? If so, it should be a good car. If it eventually becomes a third car, a turbocharged LS2 swap could be in order...mighty fun then. Still, the car looks like a Ferrari and as I remember them they were very posh rides. Glad to hear you are keeping it. Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b__sosick Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Sweet! I've never seen one of those before. What kind of power plant do they have? Is it MR ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNeedForZ Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 I like it! Very different looking car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violacleff Posted November 26, 2005 Author Share Posted November 26, 2005 Its actually got a straight 6 3.0 or 3.9 from GM or opel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David K Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Thats a sweet car Dave! Those are Opel wheels, arent they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperKid Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 I've never see one of those before. It's got a nice design. I wish I could get a job where I was paid in cars. lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violacleff Posted November 26, 2005 Author Share Posted November 26, 2005 Yes they are. The car is built on the platform of an opel senator. Actually I rather have cash. I'll most likely sell the car, as I really need something like a honda, nissan, toyota etc. I don't want to end up with another money pit. Not sure how hard it would be to sell it though. Def would make a cool hybrid. I'm thinking sr20 with a t66 LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleMX Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Seal up the gaps around the licence plate and around the latch on the back. Drive the Z fume free and sell the Bitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusPuppis Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Any idea as to the power the Bitter's engine makes? Never seen one before but its a slick looker. I agree with selling it thought. No telling what it would cost to repair it if something goes wrong down the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280Zone Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 I always liked big sedans. Not sure if they will ever appreciate in value or what the value is but if you end up selling I might be interested. How much does he owe you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violacleff Posted November 26, 2005 Author Share Posted November 26, 2005 Yeah I'm def. going to sell it. I've yet to pick it up yet, and I'm still trying to decide if I'll take it. It seems like the car may be difficult to sell since its so rare. I don't want to be stuck with it. How hard do you think it would be to turn it over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David K Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Hey Dave, You might not have a hard time at all selling it. Look whos local (Torrance), http://www.bitterparts.com Parts dont look expensive at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Hmmm, I just think I corrected myself: all the Bitter clubs seem to be German. Opel is made in Germany, soooo I think this is actually a 'hand built' German car. I like it. The more I read about it, the cooler it is, but it is lacking in the power dept. David K is correct in saying that the prices of parts seem to be reasonable. The Bitter prototype cars look pretty cool too. Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violacleff Posted November 26, 2005 Author Share Posted November 26, 2005 I'll cut you a good deal on it Davy It has pretty decent get up and go but could def use a V8. Looks like I'll just take and and put it up for sale while I drive it. I actually like the car though. Just don't want a hassle on my hands. Hopefully it treats me well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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