Looking for a Bracket Car.

sox · 07-14-2018, 06:10 PM

Im looking for a Bracket Car or Street Car to get back into racing. 11-13 second Car would be fine. I have up to 8k to spend. I know I cant get a Killer Car for that, but want something to get back into some racing. Must be near Elkton Md. Thanks..

oldskool · 07-15-2018, 04:37 PM

I bought a race ready bracket car for less than $3500, a few years back. Had to pay shipping from a few hundred miles away. But, only had about $4k in a decent race ready 11 sec bracket car.

So, you might wanna widen your search area a bit. Also helps to find a body style that is not very popular. For example: A 1st gen Camaro or Firebird will usually be a lot higher than say a late 70's or early '80's A or X-body. I've noticed quite a few GP bodied bracket cars.

I'm a Pontiac guy. But, sbc powered cars are usually the cheapest you'll find. If I were lookin to buy, I'd want a PG trans, or some type of 2-speed. The 1st gear ratio & only one shift have their advantages.

oldskool · 07-15-2018, 05:02 PM

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jmcarter · 07-15-2018, 05:14 PM

If you Facebook there are several groups you can join that that have many ads daily and better deals normally than found on RacingJunk, oldskool is right on with his recommendations. An 11 second car is actually fairly easy to find for 8K, just be cautious and if you don’t have much experience with race cars solicit the help of a seasoned racer.

sox · 07-16-2018, 07:24 AM

Thanks oldskool. I'm gonna look into a few of them.

TeamGrape · 07-16-2018, 10:31 PM

I've got this 1994 Firebird Formula for sale. Ran 13.20's in 90+ weather this weekend. Drove it there and back home.
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jsr1485 · 07-17-2018, 10:06 AM

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07-14-2018, 06:10 PM	#1
sox Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 96 Likes: 9 Liked 13 Times in 8 Posts	Looking for a Bracket Car. Im looking for a Bracket Car or Street Car to get back into racing. 11-13 second Car would be fine. I have up to 8k to spend. I know I cant get a Killer Car for that, but want something to get back into some racing. Must be near Elkton Md. Thanks..

07-15-2018, 04:37 PM	#2
oldskool VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: The Land of Bayous, Boudin & Crawfish Posts: 1,668 Likes: 223 Liked 750 Times in 361 Posts	Re: Looking for a Bracket Car. I bought a race ready bracket car for less than $3500, a few years back. Had to pay shipping from a few hundred miles away. But, only had about $4k in a decent race ready 11 sec bracket car. So, you might wanna widen your search area a bit. Also helps to find a body style that is not very popular. For example: A 1st gen Camaro or Firebird will usually be a lot higher than say a late 70's or early '80's A or X-body. I've noticed quite a few GP bodied bracket cars. I'm a Pontiac guy. But, sbc powered cars are usually the cheapest you'll find. If I were lookin to buy, I'd want a PG trans, or some type of 2-speed. The 1st gear ratio & only one shift have their advantages.

07-15-2018, 05:02 PM	#3
oldskool VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: The Land of Bayous, Boudin & Crawfish Posts: 1,668 Likes: 223 Liked 750 Times in 361 Posts	Re: Looking for a Bracket Car. https://www.racingjunk.com/Complete-...&np_offset=102 https://www.racingjunk.com/Door-Cars...=2&from=search https://www.racingjunk.com/Door-Cars...=8&from=search https://www.racingjunk.com/Door-Cars...55&from=search https://www.racingjunk.com/Door-Cars...70&from=search https://www.racingjunk.com/Complete-...8&np_offset=29 https://www.racingjunk.com/Complete-...&np_offset=254

07-15-2018, 05:14 PM	#4
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,118 Likes: 1,970 Liked 2,678 Times in 850 Posts	Re: Looking for a Bracket Car. If you Facebook there are several groups you can join that that have many ads daily and better deals normally than found on RacingJunk, oldskool is right on with his recommendations. An 11 second car is actually fairly easy to find for 8K, just be cautious and if you don’t have much experience with race cars solicit the help of a seasoned racer. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock

07-16-2018, 07:24 AM	#5
sox Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 96 Likes: 9 Liked 13 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Looking for a Bracket Car. Thanks oldskool. I'm gonna look into a few of them.

07-16-2018, 10:31 PM	#6
TeamGrape Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 2 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Looking for a Bracket Car. I've got this 1994 Firebird Formula for sale. Ran 13.20's in 90+ weather this weekend. Drove it there and back home. https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/w...605517976.html

07-17-2018, 10:06 AM	#7
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