Mark,
Welcome to the list. You have indeed found an excellent resource for
expanding your knowledge and a bit of fun and games as well.
I am in San Diego too, along with a few other Tiger owners. The only cars I
know of that are available right now all need LOTS of work, and they are not
cheap. When I say LOTS of work, I mean primarily that the parts are all
there but they really need a total restoration. Will keep you posted if I
run across anything like what it appears you are looking for.
Be aware of frauds however. One gentleman I know of wanted a Tiger so badly
that he traded his pristine AH Bugeye Sprite ($20K invested) and about
$10-12K cash for a "completely restored Tiger". Bought it from a local
"classic car" dealer here in town. Turns out the car is a fake....an
"Alger" They guy is needless to say, not very pleased. A friend of mine
tells me that this particular "dealer" is notorious for turning out several
"pristine" fake Tigers every year.
Hope this helps. Welcome to the list. Seek expert advice when buying a
Tiger. No, I am not that expert.
Regards,
Allan
B9472373
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-tigers@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-tigers@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Mark Radelow
Sent: Sunday, January 31, 1999 3:54 AM
To: tigers@autox.team.net
Subject: New To List!
Hello everyone...My name is Mark Radelow. I am a recent graduate from
the University of Southern California. I am right now contemplating
going out and purchasing a Tiger. I fell head and heels in love with
the car at a recent autox here in San Diego (where I live). I currently
a 1997 Jetta VR6 which goes like a bat out of hell (full aftermarket
suspension, and decent amount of engine mods) but doesn't have anywhere
near the style and class of the Tiger (not that I would ever sell my
beloved VW). Anyway, I am considering looking for a MKI or MKIA (are
they different? Not really sure) that has a straight body but maybe
needs engine rebuild etc. because I would like to drop a prepped 289
(280 or so HP?) in it and eventually redo the suspension for some
_minor_ autox duty. Don't want to change the exterior looks of the car
because it is simply too beautiful to me! (besides maybe a roll bar).
Anyway, any advice all you Tiger experts can give me would be greatly
appreciated. Thanks!
Sincerely,
Mark Radelow - Dreaming Of A Tiger In His Garage
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