If you're looking for a stock car this is not for you. All mods were done by Dave Sandiford. I did have the engine rebuilt and a new turbo installed. Less than 500 miles on rebuild. If you're truly serious, or just curious about what performance mods a real enthusiast with virtually unlimited resources would undertake, DO go to the svoca website listed below.
I lusted for this car after looking at David Sandiford's descriptions () of the various modifications he made over the years of his ownership. These included: Drivetrain mods: 65mm Motorsport SVO throttle body. ported upper inake, ATR 4-1 stainless steel header, 3" downpipe & cat, 2-chamber Flowmasters, Turbo Coupe intercooler, compressor bypass, dash adjustable boost control, Motorsport SVO aluminum driveshaft, K&N air filter, Cold air intake, Accel wires, braided hoses, Fabricated Aluminum VAF mount & covers, aluminum radiator; Suspension mods: Panhard bar rear suspension, Tubular rear control arms, H&R progressive springs, 4 pt G-load brace, subframe connectors, camber/caster plates: Interior/Exterior mods: 17x8 Konig wheels, Hi-intensity headlights, White Face instruments, Autometer A-Pillar gauges, 4 point seat belts, roll cage with removeable side bars, rear seat deleted.
I bought it in 2011, but not from Dave. That owner had run it hard, and it needed the engine/turbo rebuilds. Unfortunately I became ill, and the car languised at the shop for 3 years. While my photos look great, the car is a little shopworn, and needs a god detailing. The dash is not cracked but needs restaining. I DO NOT have the rear seats, but do have a pair of SVO leather seats, as well as new door trim which go with the car. Current tires are Sumitomo ATR2, 215/50 ZR17.
My issue is that I'm now 78 years old and going in for my 4th back operation next week. Looks like I'll never get an opportunity to enjoy the car. It needs a new owner, one that really appreciates performance.
