Turbo'd e21 Project - 5 speed

[davej]

Price: $3000

Location: Waynesboro, VA

Description:

This is a 1978 316 that was imported to the US by a service person. I purchased this car with plans to return it to a carb'd car and move the turbo bits to my 2002, but as car projects often go, I'm realizing I won't be able to make this happen.

 

The previous owner that added the turbo had also cleaned up the body, repaired the rust, and painted it in a flat black. 

Here is a photo album of 100ish photos, the beginning ones show the car as it sits in my storage currently, and then there are photos of the work the PO did (not in any order though) 

https://photos.app.goo.gl/2MZoUyZni2s9Hb7u6

 

The car was last started and running in 2012, when it was put in storage again due to military moves. I have not tried to start it since I've had it, but here is a video of it at idle in 2012 from the PO.

https://vimeo.com/288221961

 

As you can see, the interior is stripped out.

- Door cards and such are in the trunk but there is no carpet or e21 front seats (just the fixed racing seats that are not attached)

- It is a 5 speed transmission, but I believe it is an open diff.  

- There is no windshield, but a local shop said they could install one for ~$280

- The dash is in the trunk and has had the cover removed from it by the PO. (apparently the vinyl was badly torn and he had plans to flock or recover it) 

- Many of the stock parts and additional aftermarket ones are in the totes/boxes in the car. 

- Turbo is a Borg Warner K03 with an Audi intercooler

- Megasquirt 2 engine mgmt

- Innovate LC1 exhaust temp probe

- Distributorless Ignition System (EDIS4) 

 

This would be a great donor car for someone wanting to do a 5 speed and maybe a small turbo build on a 2.0 M10 =D (please send me pictures and videos if you do realize my dream for me!!) Or you could keep it as is and finish putting the interior back together. 

 

Please feel free to ask any questions you may have and I'll do my best to answer them or provide additional photos. 

I'm asking $3000 and do have a friend would could deliver it up to the Northern VA or Richmond areas for a reasonable amount. 

 

Thanks!

Dave

 

 

Edited September 4, 2018 by davej

[davej]

In case you want a carpet to go with your new car, this one just popped up on CL

https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/pts/6689868773.html