Doc Frankenstiva Saves another one!

[Britstiva]

Doc Frankenstiva, aka Kartracer46 (Jay), and myself went to check out a Festiva that was on the local Craigslist today...

The ad stated that the car had caught on fire and the lady didn't speak much English and didn't know what happened exactly. More or less that she came outside to find the fire department spraying water on her car.

So I wasn't sure of what to expect. But once we arrived, we realized there was a gem setting in her drive way! So I bought the car with Jay's approval!

Turned out the catyllitic converter was clogged and it apparently overheated. It go so hot, it melted the carpet directly above it. The fire department was called and they cut the electrical wires to the battery and some plugs... and sprayed some water in the floorboard to stop the melting.

I was helping Smedley take some items to storage and when we came back, Kartracer had it fixed!

So here it is... ANOTHER saved by Doc Frankenstiva!!! OH, and that silver Festiva is "Lucky"; a FOTM winner and one heck of a ride!!

1988 Carb'd 134K ORIG 4spd, no AC... BUT in AWESOME condition!! Expect to see it at Festiva Madness 5!

[lanemeyer14]

What was the price in Pesos?

[Britstiva]

$300! She was asking $450, but I asked her if she'd consider my offer. She was thrilled that we were taking it into the Madness!

[Basement_Modder]

Sweet deal!!

[htchbck]

Awesome deal! I picked up our latest one at a $150 discount off the original selling price too And actually it is getting painted that same carb'd blue Even though its a '93 auto. Great find though! We welcome another to the madness! Also, good job Jay :cheers: