• Registered: 2022-06-25
  • Posts: 8

Topic: Neon sedan — Lemons winner

OK, let me clarify one thing; this car did win the “Least Horrible Yank Tank” trophy when we raced it at Buttonwillow in August, 2009.  I don’t believe that Lemons is still awarding that trophy, but it at that time it was for the highest finishing American car.  We had finished 8 out of 100+ entries on a hot August weekend at Buttonwillow Raceway which is just west of Bakersfield, California.   

Now for the car.   DOHC 2.0 in good condition; 5 speed trans; performance suspension; ALMOST ready to race as it will need to have a fire suppression system added, and the roll cage (which is bolted in and complied when raced) MAY need to be welded in.   Two sets of wheels are available.  A complete spare engine (with good compression) is also available.   Located in Burbank, California.

While I am not particularly anxious to sell this car, I need the space… so $3,600 for the car.   I will part with the spare engine for $300, but only if it goes with the car.   Oh yeah, if you would prefer a Neon coupe, I just posted a coupe shell in the parts section.  All parts could be moved to the coupe, but that would take quite a bit of work. As I mentioned, what I really need is the space.   So, I would be willing to join with some others to form a Lemons team.   So, whatever your preference is, let’s talk.  Contct me:  shelbydude@gmail.com

  • From: Chicago-ish
  • Registered: 2010-04-19
  • Posts: 3,335

Re: Neon sedan — Lemons winner

Man. Love seeing the blasts from the past coming back.

https://www.murileemartin.com/LBW09/LBW09-0430.jpg

Eric Rood
Everything Bagel, 24 Hours of Lemons
eric@24hoursoflemons.com

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3 Reply by shelbydude (edited by shelbydude 2023-03-24 09:50 PM)

  • Registered: 2022-06-25
  • Posts: 8

Re: Neon sedan — Lemons winner

Yes… that’s it.  No. 11 Team Los Cerdos Voladores (aka The Flying Pigs).  By pure cioincidence, we were assigned # 11 for our car which we promptly converted to H1-N1 (aka swine flu).  Only a few were able to make the connection. 

Not sure how to post photos in this site, but I am open to suggestions.

4 Reply by Lemon_Newton-Metre (edited by Lemon_Newton-Metre 2023-03-25 08:03 AM)

  • From: Elverson, PA
  • Registered: 2017-08-15
  • Posts: 926

Re: Neon sedan — Lemons winner

After two posts users are able to post links.

I use postimages.org as my free upload host; I created an account so that I may control the images (delete them, etc.) after uploading them. I use the 'hotlinks for forums' button so the postures load in-line.

There are other free hosting sites.

Find a thread with pictures, and see how the links are coded.

  • Registered: 2023-01-06
  • Posts: 3

Re: Neon sedan — Lemons winner

The conspicuously marked police themed neon is chasing after the orange BMW numbered 647f. CA Penal Code for drunk in public.  Funny to me....I like it!