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US $19,475.00
Year:2001
Mileage:62212
Location:
United States
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I have been a Spyder owner since I bought the very first one in my county when it was introduced for North American sale in 2000. That car, sadly, was totaled by a friend in North Carolina. So, while I had a choice of just about any other car under $30k, I chose another Spyder. I've always admired the Porsche 911, but I couldn't afford one that was new enough to be reliable. I found my "Porsche 911" in the Spyder: mid-engined, lightweight, 2-seater, great styling, great on gas mileage - all this with great Toyota quality and reliability.
My second vehicle was just as my first - color and everything - and I drove that to about 147,000. For my third, I wanted a car that I could use for a Widebody configuration, something I lusted for ever since I saw my first one at Tail of the Dragon during one of our Spyderchat.com annual meets in April. A couple years ago, one became available and it became the platform for the car I am selling here. A student in Detroit had been the second owner, and he only drove it during the summer months. Otherwise, it was stored in a garage during the winter months. Before the purchase, I ran a CARFAX and Service History from Toyota, and found that everything he told me about the structure and maintenance of the car was as he said. I flew to Detroit and drove it back to Florida. This car is adult-owned, and has never been smoked in. It's garaged during the day so it's not exposed to the harsh Florida sun. The CARFAX shows one minor collision with the first owner, and second owner stated she said RF fender was slightly dented from a parking lot accident. The Build. In preparation for the professional installation of the Widebody kit, I took off all the fenders, and the front and rear bumpers. This allowed me unfettered access to the structure of the car and drivetrain. For each wheel well, I used POR-15 (a silver-colored paint/chemical that protects against rust) to provide extra protection for the long term, and then followed it up with Chassis Black for aesthetic and additional protection. I also had ready access to the suspension pieces, and coated them, too. In no matter what environment you operate your car, you can be assured the body will maintain its integrity for many, many years. I also protected the steering rack and other metallic areas under the front hood (affectionately called the "Frunk"). In addition, I replaced the standard brakes with cross-drilled rotors and ceramic pads in the front and semi-metallic pads in the rear. I chose the installer based on a recommendation from another widebody owner in nearby Orlando. He had about 24 years experience in the body shop business, and had several custom bodywork projects behind him. After talking with him about my expectations, I knew he was the right choice. I saved a little money by having my widebody friend help me hang the panels on the chassis, and the installer took it from there when he got the car. There were a couple areas the manufacturer of the kit did not perfect, and he massaged the install to make sure gaps became even, etc. During painting, he blended the kit with the doors and both front and rear hatches to make sure there was no difference in paint or clearcoat finishes. The Body and Chassis.
The Interior.
Extra Parts. I have books and records. No warranty available or implied. I have a clear title readily accessible. Due to eBay's "no-link" policy, I will provide the CARFAX and Toyota Vehicle Service Report upon emailed request. Happy Bidding!!! This is a fantastic car and I hate to see her go... If you require professional shipping, I will contribute $200 if you choose the Buy it Now price. |
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It's rather rare to see these beastly V12 racers on track in the US these days, but they were quite successful in FIA GT1 competition in Europe several years ago. The sound that they make perfectly matches those purposeful, low-slung looks. Switch this video into HD and turn up the speakers to experience a look at this fantastic racecar.
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