Date: 20th July 2014
Username: Pat
City, State, Zip: Rockville, MD
Contact: PM
Selling or Wanted Price: $1900
Many of you know Scott Drega...he's been on here for years (ScottD) and has been a close personal friend of mine for over 20 years. Scott recently ran into a major medical issue, which is going to keep him from the car hobby for quite a while. To help him and his family, I'm helping him sell off some of his car stash. Two have already been sold somewhat privately...next on the chopping block is his Shadow. Clean title in Scott's name, signed and ready to go to the next owner. Car is currently at Scott's house, which is about 35 miles from me, but I will be bringing it down to my place shortly to make selling it easier.
Car is an '88 Shadow ES, red 2 door, 5 speed. Very good shape. Runs and drives very well (I drove it again about 2 weeks ago).
Engine: Original 2.2 with mitsu turbo, fresh headgasket/bolts, I believe it also has a new timing belt and water pump. Motor was cleaned up and painted, as was the valve cover. No funny noises, doesn't smoke. Does look like the valve cover is leaking a bit, but nothing to worry about. Car has a Daytona radiator/Intercooler set up in it, with factory T-II airbox and hoses. Has g valve for boost control.
Trans: Original 3.50 FD 520 shifts well and doesn't make any noises. Brand new stock clutch. Shifter is an ...has an '89 short shifter from a Daytona Shelby.
Suspension: I'm 99% positive he put shocks and struts in it (will check next time I am at his place) with stock springs. K frame and rack was pulled and cleaned/painted. Recently aligned.
Body: Usual paint fade on the top surfaces, but looks pretty good. Has an aftermarket rear bumper cover on it. Floor is extremely solid, but there is an isolated spot of rust in front of the right rear wheel and in part of the wheel arch. Looks like there was a dent there at some point, and is rusting at the repair. Scott bought a new replacement rocker panel, which will go with the car.
Wheels/Tires: Factory crab wheels were restored with the lips polished. Has new tires on it.
Interior: Gray strobe interior. Outstanding shape. He put a JVC head unit in it and some aftermarket speakers, but other than that, it's bone stock. I'll check the headliner again next time I'm there, but I'm almost positive he redid the headliner too.
Last December after Scott got sick, I went up and drove the car to fill up the gas tank since I knew it would be sitting for a bit. Since then, I ride up to check on his house (he's not living there right now) and run the cars every month or so. Two weeks ago, I dusted them off and drove them all again. Shadow runs and drives very nicely. Would make a great project for someone to finish or a wonderful driver. I even recall he was working on fixing the AC last summer, which I believe he had working.
This car is priced to sell. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. For those of you who have seen the car in person (I know he's had it out at local events), please feel free to chime in with your descriptions of the car.
Thanks.
Pat
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