Issue 6 - Corvette B2K, Mercury Marauder, Racing Junk Formula Drift Mustang
I feel like I've found the crown jewel of all the cars I've found on Racing Junk. Well, for me anyway.
By the way, I used to do a top 5 of the week, but I'm not doing that anymore, because it just takes too long. So consider this the resurrection of this blog, even if it's slightly different, at least I can find the time to write at least this much.
Anyway, what were we talking about? Oh yeah...
Justin Pawlak Formula D Spec 2011 Mustang GT
This is kind of unbelievable. If you're a drift fan you know that these cars are something special. Formula Drift, in North America has some wild machines, and this is one of them. Unlike Gittin Jr's stang this car uses a 5.0L Aluminator (so this would be essentially a 5.0 Cammer with a supercharger, NOT a coyote motor) pushing 800hp to the wheels. The front is stitch welded tubular type, Almost every part of this car has been changed out or modified for FD use. It's a laundry list of expensive or specialized racing parts. Not to mention, the car comes with almost enough spares to build another Mustang (drift cars require a lot of spare body panels and tires). Pawlak will probably be using a 2015 Mustang next year in Formula D, like Gittin. But unlike the only other Mustang driver on the grid, Gittin's car was destroyed at the last round of the season. Therefore, this may be the only Mustang of this caliber available to just buy at thousands cheaper than you could ever build one for. Check out the ad on Racing Junk for the entire rundown of this awesome car.
Feature Car
1987 Corvette Callaway B2K
You might remember in the 80's how the Callaway was the car to have, next to Porsche 930 Turbos and Ferrari Testarossas. The Callaway cars could easily hit 200mph, and had the style to go with the power. You didn't have to send your car to Callaway for a really expensive rework, however. And the Callaway nameplate could be had subtler than the 200mph track cars seen in magazines. Such is the case with this B2K coupe. Any Chevy dealer could check the B2K Callaway Coupe option on your order form, and you would have your car arrive with the options above, including the 345hp twin turbo L98 350 found in this beauty. Fast forward to present day, and you now have a very collectible vehicle for a very reasonable price. There were only about 188 B2K coupes made, and considering that C4 'vettes are still quite affordable on the market; this example available for only $20,000.
Honorable Mentions
This week there were a few interesting cars including a beautiful 1965 Mercury Marauder. The car features a reworked 390 V8, and beautiful lime gold (gold frost?) paint. The Marauder was, of course, a luxury version of the similar Galaxie. I like the overall look about this car and how the wheels compliment the car but aren't overstated.
There was a great deal of Porsche 930 '505' Slantnose coupes on Hemmings this week. My favourite example was this black on tan version with the factory widebody and 3.3L turbocharged flat six.
Only 94 of these special optioned cars were built in the 1987 model year. This one is heading to auction. Finally, going along with our unusually 80's packed issue today, this 1982 Ford Mustang GT. In navy blue on grey, this very nicely restored T-top five-oh will sure to command a decent price and remain collectible for years to come when it goes to auction later this week in Kissimme, Florida.
That's all for today. Look for more issues in the future now that we've revamped the blog! As always, check out or link to our Pinterest page to check all the interesting vehicles we find on a daily basis!
