Administrators BRAAP Posted June 11, 2008 Administrators Share Posted June 11, 2008 Fiat X1/9. Small, über low CG, mid engine, "extremely" competitve platform in street prepared and faster SOLO-II classes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 King Midget Fiat 850 Invite some friends over to help with assmeblY: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boodlefoof Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 I will throw in a vote for the original ('60s models weigh the least) mini or something like a Fiat 600. Both cars weigh around 1400 pounds (or less) and swapping in the motorcycle engine and trans would probably drop a few pounds. I've been considering doing a motorcycle engine/trans in one of these and using it as a commuter car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 I used to own one of these. Suzuki SC100GX great little runner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 YUGO GVX! and my neighbour used to have a fiat x1/9. kinda nice =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jc0526 Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 honda s500? under 1500lbs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlderThanMe Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 SAAB Sonnett III Uber lightweight Fiberglass bodied sportscar. I believe they came with a V4 engine. I almost picked one up a while back but the chassis was too rusty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4xwellmurd3r Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 that's a neat little car. nose seems kinda long, but nothing a big saw and some fiberglass can't fix haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 and the sonnett has a z like profile! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennysgreen280zt Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 I dont know if its old enough..... Datsun F10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mario_82_ZXT Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Way cool list! I'm actually working on a similar project with a Honda N600. We also picked up 2 Z600's that we aren't sure what we are going to do with first haha. Mario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHO-Z Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 BMW 700? now that would be fun, RWD already setup to be aircooled with a moto engine, ultra small. fun machines that can be had cheap. The BMW already had a great motorcycle engine. Had one back in the 60s. Would love to find another. The things were fast too. I saw one at the Santa Barbara road races beat Mickey Tompsons 289 Falcon after starting behind all of the large sadans. Of course it was poped out to 1000CC. Took the 700 to hill climbs and othe events and almost alway won. It was more the car than the driver. No one back then really knew what class to to put it. It was way faster than the mini coopers and all of the rest under 1000CC. The NSU, Fiat Abarth, Some of the original Suzukis, Fiero, would be interesting. I would also look at some of the kit cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyrus Posted July 1, 2008 Author Share Posted July 1, 2008 So far the ones that meet my requirements of light 4 seats no CA smog (old) are the 510 the white fiat (what ever it was) VW (any old ones) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse OBrien Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Celica Fastback: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryb Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 THis outfit has a motorcycle version....and the kits are reasonably priced http://www.deman-motorsport.com/ Im thinking of getting one myself for my next project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78zlt1 Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 1962 Messerschmitt Kabine Roller 200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echo006 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Hey look, its the smart cars grandfather!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4nsm0l3m4n Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I guess its not pre 1975 but I just had to say it, Subaru Justy! My favorite engine swap of all time: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6ulHvShMCo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad-ManQ45 Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 I'll second the Lotus Europa - like strapping a skateboard to your butt... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue72 Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Wow, if he was looking for a 4 seater that is light enough for a good power to weight ratio with a bike engine that slims the choices considerably. I was going to mention the Honda 600, Fiat X1/9, or a 50's-60's light fiberglass job like the Berkley, but they don't seem to fit his criteria. Perhaps a Fiat Millicento like the one Jay Leno featured a while back at his website. He could also try tracking down a Toyopet ST-10 Corona. Maybe try like another member on this board and build a Triumph 10 I've got a Civic CVCC at my disposal that I'd be willing to part with as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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