Hello I have a new project car familia japanese model right hand drive r100. How rare is this car? Is there any place I can get parts?

 

Simply put, very rare and hard to find parts. Pics?

 

my biggest question is would it be better just to keep replacing the old parts with newer after market parts or go back original? Heres some pics of where it was second pic is of the interior with the wooden steering wheel on the right hand side last pic is of me towing it home. Everytime I ask someone information about parts all they tell me is am I selling it . It also has square headlights and unique enmblems on the car. I had a feeling there was something special about this car

 

The RHD version are actually a little easier to get parts for than the LHD IMO. They usually have stuff available on ebay from New Zealand or the Aussies as those cars are fairly popular there. Finding parts for the North American version is a bit of a different story. The main thing is you will have to decide what direction you want to take with the car. Going modified is always easier than restoring something back to stock because you can basically do whatever you want. The only limit is your skill and imagination. Good luck with the project. Looks like you have a really nice car to start with. Looking forward to seeing this car being built.

 

Buggy thanx for the advice. The car is closer to being original than modified. I will check and see what I can afford. I will definately keep posting with updates

 

How much, is it for sale???

 

haha, just kidding...

I have an R100 left hand drive, and here the same thing...

I will sell someday, but my wife actually likes this car and hates the rx3 SP's

 

You are very funny ORANGESP !! Its good your wife likes your r100. My wife tells me everyday how ugly this car is. Do you have any pics of your r100? I have been debating what color to have it painted. I have been leaning towards a deep pure black and polishing all the emblems and moldings maybe some polished aluminum or chrome wheels.

 

First thing I would do is track down a set of original interior door panels and retrim the seats in all black vinyl as whoever did those trims/seats should be shot. If you cant find original 14" R100 steel wheels I would find Rx2-3 stock 13" steel wheels with new chrome beauty rings to set the exterior right. At least make the interior/exterior clean and original and then do whatever you like with the engine trans. Just remember an rx-7 12A will make this thing pretty damn quick but still enjoyable/driveable. Good luck and keep us posted

 

Nice find, post more pics.

 

If you do decide to change out that interior let me know. It may not be good looking but it sure beats the interior in my R100.

 

buggy what interior does yours have?

Rex thanx In very happy I found it. It was completely by accident.

 

Mine is completely stock but it is toast. Years of neglect have taken their toll. Pictures will tell the tale...

 

 

looks like you just need a soda blast and youll be set. Its interesting to see the differences between rhd and lhd.

 

I'm afraid to see what will be left of the car after it's blasted. Once I get my own shop where I can place the body on a fixture of some sort then I'll get it blasted and start at it. For now all I can do is try and finish my other projects.

 

Here is a pic of mine for you....

my interior is mint... I'll send pics if you want...

 

i remember this car being on ebay abouy two years back does it still have the fiberglass hood

 

this blue one or the burgundy car?

My blue car came from canada, I have had it for less then a year.

 

It came from Canada and doesn't look like my car?!?!? It must have come from out west.

 

yep it came from B.C., Canada, 4 months to get the title...Major PIA!

most people hate the three taillights, they are memorable, but one guy I bought parts from in B.C. had seen it in person for sale a couple years ago.. makes it easy to Identify...

 

oragnesp its very nice you are just abbout finished it looks like. Very nice.

 

was asking on the burgundy car

 

hey I'm a cuban2, if that is a fibreglass hood, I do have an original steel I'm fixing up to sell...

thay are getting really hard to find!

 

Yes the hood is fibergass and I do need a metal one.