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07-13-2008, 10:18 AM
Glen, Buy a track car already prepped. The market is such that track cars are very low in cost right now. Cage, suspension etc should be in place. You have indicated that you are considering racing in the future, so much better to start with a car holding a log book and the required safety features now. 
Sorry to hear the car is that expensive to put back on the road. Your car parts will sell easily, so don't worry about getting a car that allows moving them to the new car. If you were doing the work yourself, this could be a consideration, but labor in/out adds up fast. I am finally at the point that dropping the trans/engine etc is not a big deal even by myself with nothing but jacks. This would not be possible without the help and guidance of fellow club members. Decide how much you want to know about your car or if "arrive and drive" is your preference. BTW there are alot of race cars for sale on the West Coast right now for 30 to 40K (down about 15K from their prior market value).
Sorry to hear the car is that expensive to put back on the road. Your car parts will sell easily, so don't worry about getting a car that allows moving them to the new car. If you were doing the work yourself, this could be a consideration, but labor in/out adds up fast. I am finally at the point that dropping the trans/engine etc is not a big deal even by myself with nothing but jacks. This would not be possible without the help and guidance of fellow club members. Decide how much you want to know about your car or if "arrive and drive" is your preference. BTW there are alot of race cars for sale on the West Coast right now for 30 to 40K (down about 15K from their prior market value).