[Silly Little Cars] Sweet '96 Interceptor for Sale

[John Call]

These folks have fun

On Sat, Mar 2, 2013 at 2:34 PM, Jessica Redford <j_hoelle at hotmail.com>wrote:

>  Hi all,
>
> I've had a blast with the 1996 Interceptor I bought from a list member a
> couple of years ago - I gave it proper pink/pearl paint job and used it as
> an art car for a troupe of "Sweeter Maids" at Burning Man - see pics if you
> doubt that this was a great idea. ;)
>
> I also used the car as my sole method of transport around the city - once
> the governer was cut, I often took it across the bridge (it's stable up to
> 50mph, although I'd go at traffic times so that reduced speed wouldn't be a
> problem). I don't have to tell you that parking is a breeze, and I love the
> succession of fear/surprise/joy that you see in people's faces as they
> watch you drive up, first thinking you're a real Meter Maid then realizing
> you just drive the silliest car ever.
>
> However, I've purchased a serious little car and am ready for the Maid to
> find a new, loving home. The engine is in great shape, she starts right up
> every time without a hitch. I added a stereo with a set of waterproof boat
> speakers (installed expertly in the panels below the dash), so you will
> rock out as you drive around in style. For more specs, see the previous
> owner's description from 2011, below. Sadly, her trunk lid blew off after
> it had been poorly re-attached and was warped; I haven't tried to re-attach
> but have been driving without it.
>
> The big BUT on this baby is that she's got issues with her back axle,
> which apparently is a proprietary part and is difficult to get. I've spoken
> with Jerry and he said that this is a part he could manufacture, although
> it would take some time. She's driveable, but one of the back wheels is
> starting to rub a bit on the wheel well.
>
> As of April 2011:
> 96 Go-4, 1.3L Ford/Mazda 4 cyl engine, auto trans, new front forks, new
> front tire and wheel bearing, new rear axle, new battery, fresh oil
> change/filter/trans oil, valve cover gasket, re upholstered seat, wheel
> covers, brakes good, heater works, all glass good shape, everything works
> as it should (it has a revolving roof light, and a Whelen Arrowstick - the
> arrowstick needs a new controller 0.
>
> (We built a special seat for the back (stainless steel frame, plywood
> walls, thick foam seating) so that we could carry more people around at
> Burning Man - if you want to use the car in this way, I'll throw that in as
> well.)
>
> Asking $1500, give me a call at 310-351-1613 if you want to come give her
> a run. I'm near the Mission/Bernal border in SF.
> Cheers,
> Jessica
>
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