Fun Older Roadsters
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Hello aut/o/ enthusiasts! I'm in the market for a fun little car, but was more interested in picking up something on the older side, before the year 2000. There's nobody selling a miata near me so what other cars would fit the bill?
>>15171022
Z3, E30 cabrio, E36Vert, R170 SLK,
Not many roadsters were available in the 90's and the Miata is a better than all of those above.
>>15171022
The Bedford Rascal fits the bill perfect!
>Fun!
>Small!
>Before the year 2000!
Find one with a sunroof, and your sorted for life!
>>15171022
You need the heartbeat of America, anon.
>>15171022
>>15171217
Since you posted the Capri I'll post the last main early 90s American convertible of the time.
>>15171226
I always liked the pre-facelift Lebarons with the hidden headlamps. Did those come in the turbo-4 version?
>>15171022
OP here. I found someone selling a 91 Capri nearby. It's got 140k miles on it. Looked to be in a bit if a rough shape and is missing the belt that turns the alternator and water pump. Paint is chipped, has been sitting for 4 months apparently, and the owner has lost the trunk/glove box key. It's does have all of its original manuals and books in a leather bound holder thing. Engine cranks and runs pretty damn well for a car in its shape. It's the non turbo version though. I'll take pictures tomorrow. What do you guys think? Good or bad?
>>15171309
This, lots of very nice looking Triumph and MGB roadsters for sale in my area, I've thought about buying one myself a few times. Maybe when I have a little more money saved up.
>>15171022
I wouldn't. Ignoring the fact it's FWD they're prone to electrical issues. Extremely common for them to randomly drop to 3 cylinders.
It's 200kg heavier than an NA Miata, FWD, built on the Laser platform, and uses 323 internals.
>>15171722
Because it's not the turbo Capri, it's going to be rather gutless. If you can get it for under a grand, it might be okay. Keep in mind, it's all early 90's Ford electronics inside, so power options may be touchy or not work whatsoever. Mechanically, it's a FWD Mazda 323, so parts are generally cheap.
I've owned a 94 XR2 and a 93 Base, world of difference between the two.
