I am positive you all can relate to losingspending plenty of time shopping automotive categorised advertisements, whether or not they be on public sale platforms like Convey a Trailer or Vehicles & Bids, websites like AutoTrader or Vehicles dot com, or, maybe most enjoyable of all, Craigslist. Whereas phrases like “grandma,” “husband,” and “property” can deliver up some nice outcomes, my favourite phrase to look on Craigslist is “uncommon.” Generally the automobiles that pop up are decidedly not uncommon, however normally there’s an ideal mixture of automobiles which might be genuinely uncommon, whether or not that is particularly due to the trim or spec, or as a result of the automobile itself is uncommon. It is particularly good on Los Angeles Craigslist, as our metropolis has extra automotive selection than possibly wherever else within the nation.
Earlier this week whereas doing my common search, I got here throughout one thing that actually is uncommon: a Manta Mirage. However not simply any Manta Mirage. This Can-Am–model equipment automobile has been closely modified, even fitted with wheels from a Plymouth Prowler, and you already know what? It is kinda superior.
It is most likely quick
The Mirage was produced by Costa Mesa, California-based Manta Vehicles, an organization run by brothers Brad and Tim LoVette, the previous of which designed the automobile. Round 1,000 of them had been constructed between 1974 and 1986 — this itemizing says it is a 1967, however I’ve to think about that is a typo of 1976. It used a metal spaceframe chassis, a mid-mounted small-block Chevy V8, unbiased entrance and rear suspension, disc brakes, and a fiberglass physique with butterfly doorways and a detachable roof. The Mirage was designed to appear like a road-legal Can-Am race automobile, however this specific one has a ton of customized elements, like a taller nostril with built-in lights, a vented hood, an enormous roof scoop and a giant rear wing.Â
Here is what the itemizing says about this specific Mirage:
Over 400 horsepower 400 Chevy engine. 4-speed transmission. Entrance disc brakes. Rear drum brakes. Entrance air adjustable suspension. Aluminum radiator. with electrical followers. A/C and heater. 4-point harnesses. All gauges work nice. Has flip alerts and headlights. Lamborghini Orange Pearl exterior paint with black inside. Automotive has 3,898 unique miles snice constructed. Seems and runs wonderful!
You should purchase it
The Craigslist itemizing has a value of $34,000, which appears about in step with what others have not too long ago gone for, however these items not often come up on the market, and this one is clearly modified, so who is aware of if it is actually a good value. The vendor says this Mirage has a transparent Utah title, and it’s insured, however that he obtained the automobile in commerce, registered it on this situation, and “would not know a lot” concerning the historical past. In basic Craigslist vogue, he additionally has some notes to potential consumers:
Don’t need assistance promoting. No free rides. I should not have time for “present and inform”. So, in case you are severe about this automobile name me. I’m keen to think about cheap presents (no low-ball presents), equal commerce, or commerce with money.Â
P.S. I’ve been getting ridiculous presents. No boats, no motorhomes, no bikes, no ATVs. Thanks.
If you wish to drive one thing completely wacky that matches the Jalopnik colours, I feel this Manta Mirage may very well be the automobile for you. It is situated outdoors St. George, Utah, and the advert has solely been up for 3 days on the time of this writing. You’ll be able to see the itemizing right here.
