J2000 Racer for TVR 280i Trade Update

"That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5)
08/10/2020 at 22:19 • Filed to: None

A week or so ago I wrote about trading my Pontiac J2000 racer project for a TVR 280i. Reactions here ranged from ‘do it NOW’ to ‘don’t do it EVER’ and that’s why I like Oppo, but anyway. I went to see the TVR today and the trade was improved for me, so I’m considering it.

On the TVR, two points: it’s all there, and the engine turns over with a battery which means it can be made to run. I’m not crazy enthusiastic about the car but it’s pretty cool, and it’s unique. I think it would be a track car for me, I’m not really interested in titling it.

On top of that, however, the seller offered me a tandem axle car hauler trailer, which is a thing I’ve always wanted/thought I should have. It’s a little bit of a project, but he said it tows great and would certainly pull the TVR without issue. Also looks like I could mount a winch on it for the other garbage I tend to buy.

And on top of THAT, he said he would throw in a 1993-4 Kawasaki ZX7R he’s got sitting in his garage. No title, needs a battery, runs. I have zero interest in that bike, but somebody would want it for $500 or so, right?

So. As an even up trade, I was out on it but with a trailer and the bike that seems like very good value to me. If somebody offered me just the bike and trailer I’d consider it on value and then the TVR is basically free if you want to think of it that way.

I’m leaning towards it, but I’m gonna kick it around for a few days.

DISCUSSION (12)

RacinBob > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms
08/10/2020 at 22:39

How far are you from western Wisconsin? I have a buddy who might be be interested in restoring the KZR.....

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > RacinBob
08/10/2020 at 22:41

1000+ miles, I’m in RI. Looked solid enough, I barely glanced at it. The trailer is now the main piece for me here, haha.

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms
08/10/2020 at 22:54

A TVR on Oppo would be incredible.

boredalways > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms
08/10/2020 at 23:15

I maybe repeating myself here but...

dew eht!

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever
08/10/2020 at 23:16

I actually thought there was one. Someone was certainly in the process of importing one into the US. No-one in the UK would be game!!

Snuze: Needs another Swede > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms
08/10/2020 at 23:29

Kick it around and think about it.... but I think it sounds like a good deal. No idea what you have tied up in the J2000, but if it’s not too much, and you’ve always wanted a car hauler, get it. The bike can be flipped pretty easily, and as you say, you get a “free” TVR out of it.

RacinBob > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms
08/10/2020 at 23:36

Very close for you to read about this though......

https://oppositelock.kinja.com/method-for-restoring-lost-titles-1843310596

TheJWT > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms
08/10/2020 at 23:45

I would absolutely want a ZX7R for $500

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > Snuze: Needs another Swede
08/11/2020 at 09:12

By my calculations I’m only into the Pontiac for about $1300, and I think the trailer is worth most of that. The bike is an easy move, the TVR less so but I feel like worst case a complete one, even as parts, has a good value on eBay. Also it’s a cool car so I wouldn’t mind tinkering with it a bit, if it runs the value goes way up.

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > TheJWT
08/11/2020 at 09:13

Right? As throw ins go that’s a very good one.

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever
08/11/2020 at 09:13

It’s fabulously 80s, I dig the shape of it. Fat little pointy boi.

TheJWT > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms
08/11/2020 at 09:44

I'd say go for it. Also if you do get the bike I'm legitimately interested, I've wanted a cheap ZX7R for a while