The advert for right now’s Good Value or No Cube Stealth states it’s an computerized, whereas the images plainly present three pedals and a five-speed stick. In reality, the shift knob boot for that gearbox is the one factor exhibiting any put on on the automotive. Let’s see how properly its worth wears on us.

I lately examine a worm that had been locked within the Siberian permafrost for over 46,000 years, that researchers have been in a position to thaw out after which observe making worm infants. Some issues simply can’t be killed. Take MG for instance. For a lot of People, that previously British model died again in 1980 when the final MGB rolled off the boat. Reality be advised, MG went steaming alongside ever since even with out U.S. gross sales to bolster its modest success.

Immediately the marque is owned by the Chinese language automaker SAIC, which builds a collection of hatchbacks and mushy roaders beneath the previously British MG model. The corporate simply launched the MG4 EV Xpower, an inscrutably-named electrical car that’s presupposed to be probably the most highly effective in MG’s historical past. The 1974 MGB GT we checked out yesterday harkened again to easier instances when MG was only a cog within the British Leyland machine and the B was an easy and easy-to-maintain sports activities automotive. The latter remains to be the case right now, and at $13,000, fairly just a few of you felt our restored instance was properly suited to its asking, incomes the MG a stable 68 % Good Value win.

Sports activities vehicles of any ilk modified through the Nineteen Eighties. That was when conventional British roadsters and coupes noticed their place within the pecking order usurped by sedan-based coupes from Japan that each outperformed and out-featured these older fashions.

A first-rate instance of such a killer automotive is that this 1991 Dodge Stealth ES. Sure, Dodge is a historically American model, however the Stealth was a Dodge in title solely, having been primarily based on the 3000GT sports activities coupe constructed by long-time Mopar companion, Mitsubishi. Each vehicles are primarily based on the Diamante sedan.

The ES is absolutely the Goldilocks’ Mama Bear of the Stealth line. Beneath it sits the bottom mannequin, powered by an uninspiring 164-horsepower SOHC 3.0-liter V6, whereas above it rests the rowdy 300-horse turbo R/T with its niggling and costly digital suspension and different questionably-reliable options.

For anybody within the Stealth, that makes the middle-of-the-road DOHC 3.0 222-horsepower version all of the extra interesting. This one is much more in order it rocks a mere 33,212 miles, has an enticing Getrag-sourced five-speed gearbox, and presents within the advert in what appears to be almost-new situation. Plus it comes pre-awarded with a automotive present trophy within the trunk.

The vendor promoting the Stealth describes it as being in tip-top situation and claims it “runs and drives wonderful.” The Firestorm Crimson paint is claimed to be all unique as are the alloy wheels which present no curbing in any respect. One little bit of weirdness is the experience top, which appears loopy excessive, particularly within the again. It’s as if somebody changed the struts after which didn’t correctly reset the suspension angle. Looking at others on-line, nonetheless, that appears to be par for the course.

With its fabric upholstery and clear presentation, the cabin comes throughout as exceedingly inviting. Every little thing is inventory, proper all the way down to the radio, and all appears to be in nice form save for the shifter boot which is certainly exhibiting its age and stands out like a turd within the Stealth punchbowl. Apparently, that’s simply and cheaply mounted with a fast journey to eBay.

There doesn’t appear to be anything amiss with this clean-title automotive, save for maybe its upkeep historical past which is undisclosed. If it wants a timing belt change or different main service, that would find yourself being costly.

At $13,000, the automotive isn’t all that costly to purchase. However is it a price? What do you assume, is that this Stealth a deal on the vendor’s asking? Or, at that worth, is its cowl blown?

You determine!

Indianapolis, Indiana, Craigslist, or go right here if the advert disappears.

H/T to Rookie Blunders for the hookup!

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