The advert for at present’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 truth, the shift knob boot for that gearbox is the one factor exhibiting any put on on the automotive. Let’s see how nicely its value wears on us.

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

Right this moment the marque is owned by the Chinese language automaker SAIC, which builds a sequence of hatchbacks and gentle roaders below 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 less complicated occasions when MG was only a cog within the British Leyland machine and the B was a simple and easy-to-maintain sports activities automotive. The latter continues to be the case at present, and at $13,000, fairly a couple of of you felt our restored instance was nicely suited to its asking, incomes the MG a strong 68 % Good Value win.

Sports activities vehicles of any ilk modified in the course of 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 primary 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 based mostly on the 3000GT sports activities coupe constructed by long-time Mopar accomplice, Mitsubishi. Each vehicles are based mostly on the Diamante sedan.

The ES is basically the Goldilocks’ Mama Bear of the Stealth line. Under 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 a fascinating Getrag-sourced five-speed gearbox, and presents within the advert in what appears to be like to be almost-new situation. Plus it comes pre-awarded with a automotive present trophy within the trunk.

The supplier 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 trip top, which appears to be like 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, nevertheless, that appears to be par for the course.

With its fabric upholstery and clear presentation, the cabin comes throughout as exceedingly inviting. All the pieces is inventory, proper all the way down to the radio, and all appears to be like to be in nice form save for the shifter boot which is certainly exhibiting its age and stands proud like a turd within the Stealth punchbowl. Apparently, that’s simply and cheaply fastened 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 might find yourself being costly.

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

You resolve!

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

H/T to Rookie Blunders for the hookup!

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