Wow great write-ups guys thank you!
I'll definetly look up those books.
So i had a look at it today.
it's a 77S1 (as i noted earlier).
39,000miles
Engine fully rebuilt in the past 2 years.
Stroked to 2.2
Dellorto carbs
Rads upgraded.
No hits (as far as anyone can tell)
Body looks sound though the bumpers are looking a little tired.
(rear droops slightly in the cntr, some general creasing)
Window trim bits etc. showing their age but not neglect.
Original wolfrace rims in good shape and correct tire sizing.
New Gaz shocks.
Interior: probably the "roughest" part of the car.
Seats are in great shape but the rest (doors to dash) is upholstered in a black felt-ish substance. (this may be OEM i dunno at this stage). I would likely re-do.
lights work, windows work, switches all seem to work.
Tires are new sumitomos.
the owner seemed to me to care well for his cars.
Drives well (I was amazed how much grunt it had for a 4-banger!...faster than my miata a few years ago anyway
I must say though the body styling is gorgeous. Heads were turning everyblock we drove down (exhaust note helped that
We're not in a huge hurry so i'll take the time to do some more reasearch and think about it. (im actually looking at Exiges for myself as well)
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Just curious, what are the primary handling tendencies?
(turn-in, early-corner, mid-corner, exit)
being a midship car i suspect theres oversteer in there somewhere!