It takes a sharp eye to spot a pearl in a sea of grime and dirt. Fortunately, you have an eagle-eyed car lover looking out for your best and most childish interests. , but here's a professional tip: it's worth it.

is one of the best examples of Japanese automakers taking a concept like the lightweight British roadster and improving it by getting rid of the constant oil leaks, shoddy build quality, and imminent risk of spontaneous combustion. It has a little over 100 horsepower, but that isn't important. It's one of the most driver-focused cars there are, bar none - especially for this price point, which is beyond ridiculous.

This car is billed as a "project race car", but I think that it could be a decent daily runner or occasional track rat. Here's part of the seller's description:

Most of the body work has been done and primed, but you will need to go back over it...not ready for paint!. The car has potential...it runs well, has all the parts, and would make a great winter project for a kid, or for a potential race/autocross car. Top is good, does not leak. Windows do not work. Has an upgrade intake, large muffler system, and BBS wheels.

It seems like a pretty honest car that someone just couldn't handle anymore for one reason or another. These cars don't have complicated maintenance schedules, and as long as they don't smoke like a chimney, they're good to go for a ton of worry-free miles.. It's a solid deal for a smoking price.

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