For Sale: 1991 NA w/ T-Tops, '98 Wing & Lights, front end damage, no airbag

JamesKnochel · 09-08-2009, 12:46 AM

Hello All,

I just registered this account because I have a 1991 NA that I need to find a new home for.

I obtained this car in November of 1998. The odometer said 56,000 when I got it, but I later determined that about 90,000 miles are missing. The title says "not actual mileage".

I dinged the front end in upstate New York in fall of 2002. We shipped it back to Arizona, and my dad fixed it up and drove it for another couple years.

Then he wrecked it late one night in March of 2006. He was getting off the freeway, was a bit tired, stressed out, and then his cell phone rang. The airbag deployed, the radiator was punctured, the hood folded...

I picked the car up at the towing yard a few days later. It started just fine, but I only ran it long enough to get it on the trailer. I then took it to my grandfather's cabin near Dewey, Arizona, where it has sat for the last 3.5 years under a canopy.

My father really liked the car, and wanted to repair it. But, as they say, "out of sight, out of mind". I scavenged the battery 2 years ago, when my car needed one.

So here's what it's got:

T-Tops
5SFE NA engine. This was replaced soon after we got the car, when the odometer said "60,000" or so. I have no idea how many miles are on the engine.
'98 Wing
'94 Lights
lowering springs (1"? Eibach? don't remember), KYB adjustable gas struts (these may need to be replaced)
Pearl paint (White/Blue)
Hot Shot header for the 5SFE engine + catalytic converter
wheels (nothing special here)
Black floor mats

The header really opened up the engine's high-rpm performance. I bought it in a group purchase in 2001.

Pictures to follow. The back end looks great, the front end is kind of ugly. It'll need a hood, two fenders, a radiator, and tlc.

I'd obviously prefer to sell the car intact (minus the cd player), but am willing to part it out if there is no other interest.

The car has to find a new home in the next few weeks. If there aren't any takers, I'm going to remove the parts I think are worth something and contact a salvage yard...

Jmoney · 09-08-2009, 06:04 AM

Ill take the wing

jfisher · 09-13-2009, 11:14 PM

Pics to bad306lx@hotmail.com please.

So save for the battery, the car runs and drives ok?

mr2v63vz · 09-14-2009, 12:38 AM

lights shipped to 12553?

after_the_last · 09-16-2009, 02:52 AM

I want the headers and tail lights.

JamesKnochel · 10-26-2009, 09:27 PM

Hi all,

The car is still available. I haven't done much to try to find buyers - I've been busy with a recent move, etc.

My father was very pleased with how well it ran before he wrecked it... The engine was a little rough until the head gasket was replaced in 2004 or so, and ran very well after that.

You can see a hint of the blue in the two pictures from the rear...

-James

mr.asian.m2 · 10-27-2009, 02:22 AM

that 93 lip can still be save. take it off the car please. leaving it there will bend it out of shape.

mr29180 · 10-27-2009, 03:19 AM

Pm sent..

Oteck · 10-27-2009, 09:31 AM

it's possible to save that, hows the bumper reinforcement bar?

JamesKnochel · 10-27-2009, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oteck

it's possible to save that, hows the bumper reinforcement bar?

I don't really know. The radiator was punctured, if that means anything to you.

-james

mr2 rudeboy · 10-29-2009, 08:08 AM

hi i would like to buy the tail lights with the center pice and the front bumpur lip . how much would you take for it shipped to 30016

datguydeni · 11-06-2009, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr.asian.m2

that 93 lip can still be save. take it off the car please. leaving it there will bend it out of shape.

mmm the lip been sitting like that for 3 1/2 years i'm pretty sure it out of shape >.>

gl with sale

91_mr2_boi · 11-06-2009, 11:46 PM

what kind of headers are on there and how much? pics as well if you can! thanks

datguydeni · 11-07-2009, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 91_mr2_boi

what kind of headers are on there and how much? pics as well if you can! thanks

he had mentioned they were hot shot headers which are now discontinued. they were very well crafted. and hard to find.
oh btw he's trying to sell the car first before parting (which i am waitign for

)

JamesKnochel · 11-07-2009, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 91_mr2_boi

what kind of headers are on there and how much? pics as well if you can! thanks

It was a group purchase order from Hot Shot, which was arranged on this board or the other years ago. I'll try to take a picture next time I'm out there. I put a catalytic converter on, so the ... "B pipe" (? - between the header and the muffler) has been cut, right next to that bend on the muffler.

I don't have time or space to part it out right now. If you do, there's plenty of interest! I posted to the Phoenix Craigslist, and someone wanted the right passenger power window motor and door panel...

-james

Maruki-kun · 11-07-2009, 03:05 PM

not to knock the car or sale, but look at the radiator air deflector in the frunk, this car is totaled.

JamesKnochel · 11-07-2009, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ku-sama

not to knock the car or sale, but look at the radiator air deflector in the frunk, this car is totaled.

If I don't find someone who wants it for parts (wing, lights, header, ashtray, etc), I may have to piece it out myself.

lucky_charms · 11-07-2009, 07:27 PM

ill take the seats

mr2v63vz · 11-11-2009, 03:58 AM

lights to 12553.... whats the interior like? pics to acdcrocks17@gmail.com ?

JamesKnochel · 04-07-2010, 04:31 PM

My father said he's going to deal with his car this weekend. I'm going to pull the header, the tail lights and wing, ash tray, t-tops, power steering pump, power antenna, and maybe the door panels. I might have to auction some of them, because there's a lot of interest in the wing/lights/etc.

What else should I snag before it goes to the recycler?

James Knochel

09-08-2009, 12:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
JamesKnochel No Skills Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Prescott, Arizona Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	1991 NA w/ T-Tops, '98 Wing & Lights, front end damage, no airbag Vehicle Location: Prescott, Arizona Vehicle Price: 1200 obo Vehicle Odometer: 156,000 Hello All, I just registered this account because I have a 1991 NA that I need to find a new home for. I obtained this car in November of 1998. The odometer said 56,000 when I got it, but I later determined that about 90,000 miles are missing. The title says "not actual mileage". I dinged the front end in upstate New York in fall of 2002. We shipped it back to Arizona, and my dad fixed it up and drove it for another couple years. Then he wrecked it late one night in March of 2006. He was getting off the freeway, was a bit tired, stressed out, and then his cell phone rang. The airbag deployed, the radiator was punctured, the hood folded... I picked the car up at the towing yard a few days later. It started just fine, but I only ran it long enough to get it on the trailer. I then took it to my grandfather's cabin near Dewey, Arizona, where it has sat for the last 3.5 years under a canopy. My father really liked the car, and wanted to repair it. But, as they say, "out of sight, out of mind". I scavenged the battery 2 years ago, when my car needed one. So here's what it's got: T-Tops 5SFE NA engine. This was replaced soon after we got the car, when the odometer said "60,000" or so. I have no idea how many miles are on the engine. '98 Wing '94 Lights lowering springs (1"? Eibach? don't remember), KYB adjustable gas struts (these may need to be replaced) Pearl paint (White/Blue) Hot Shot header for the 5SFE engine + catalytic converter wheels (nothing special here) Black floor mats The header really opened up the engine's high-rpm performance. I bought it in a group purchase in 2001. Pictures to follow. The back end looks great, the front end is kind of ugly. It'll need a hood, two fenders, a radiator, and tlc. I'd obviously prefer to sell the car intact (minus the cd player), but am willing to part it out if there is no other interest. The car has to find a new home in the next few weeks. If there aren't any takers, I'm going to remove the parts I think are worth something and contact a salvage yard... Last edited by JamesKnochel; 09-08-2009 at 12:47 AM.. Reason: activating email notification

10-26-2009, 09:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
JamesKnochel No Skills Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Prescott, Arizona Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Pictures Hi all, The car is still available. I haven't done much to try to find buyers - I've been busy with a recent move, etc. My father was very pleased with how well it ran before he wrecked it... The engine was a little rough until the head gasket was replaced in 2004 or so, and ran very well after that. You can see a hint of the blue in the two pictures from the rear... -James

10-29-2009, 08:08 AM	#11 (permalink)
mr2 rudeboy No Skills Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	how much hi i would like to buy the tail lights with the center pice and the front bumpur lip . how much would you take for it shipped to 30016

04-07-2010, 04:31 PM	#20 (permalink)
JamesKnochel No Skills Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Prescott, Arizona Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	time to take care of this... what should I save? My father said he's going to deal with his car this weekend. I'm going to pull the header, the tail lights and wing, ash tray, t-tops, power steering pump, power antenna, and maybe the door panels. I might have to auction some of them, because there's a lot of interest in the wing/lights/etc. What else should I snag before it goes to the recycler? James Knochel

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09-08-2009, 06:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jmoney if only I could drive her Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 224 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	Ill take the wing

09-13-2009, 11:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
jfisher Some Skills Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 99 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Pics to bad306lx@hotmail.com please. So save for the battery, the car runs and drives ok?

09-14-2009, 12:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
mr2v63vz Cage Fighter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New windsor,NY Posts: 828 Thanks: 95 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	lights shipped to 12553?

09-16-2009, 02:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
after_the_last Powered Midship Specialty Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Medford, OR Posts: 310 Thanks: 10 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	I want the headers and tail lights.

10-27-2009, 02:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
mr.asian.m2 SoCal/houston's mr2 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: houston texas Posts: 2,660 Thanks: 55 Thanked 72 Times in 68 Posts iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	that 93 lip can still be save. take it off the car please. leaving it there will bend it out of shape.

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mr29180 Cage fighter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Frisco (bay area) Posts: 1,368 Thanks: 7 Thanked 42 Times in 37 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	Pm sent..

10-27-2009, 09:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
Oteck Eye'm the Str⑨ngest Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Burnaby B.C. Posts: 4,946 Thanks: 11 Thanked 172 Times in 157 Posts Blog Entries: 3 iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	it's possible to save that, hows the bumper reinforcement bar?

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91_mr2_boi Cage Fighter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 325 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	what kind of headers are on there and how much? pics as well if you can! thanks

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Maruki-kun Cage Fighter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Millington, MD Posts: 2,487 Thanks: 9 Thanked 74 Times in 67 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	not to knock the car or sale, but look at the radiator air deflector in the frunk, this car is totaled.

11-07-2009, 07:27 PM	#18 (permalink)
lucky_charms custom Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: moving back to tpa fl thank god Posts: 442 Thanks: 10 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (-1/0% )	ill take the seats

11-11-2009, 03:58 AM	#19 (permalink)
mr2v63vz Cage Fighter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New windsor,NY Posts: 828 Thanks: 95 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	lights to 12553.... whats the interior like? pics to acdcrocks17@gmail.com ?