For sale - 96 MTX (Med Graphite)

[venom]

I'm continuing to come to the realization that as much as I would love to do a revitalization project it is time for me to sell my 96 MTX. I am selling the whole car, but it will only be sold with the understanding that the new owner will be replacing the chassis before driving it regularly. I'd love to find a donor chassis and breathe new life into this car but the time and space (with the kids all now 5 years older than they were when I put this thing together finally) required is more than I have for the foreseeable future. Furthermore I feel selfish hogging this car - this the the SHO FoMoCo *should* have built in 1996 and its time for someone else to enjoy that.

Truly one of a kind - 1996 MTX Taurus SHO
5 Speed manual transmission (from 2004 Mazda6 s)
Custom CV assemblies done by DriveShaft Shop to integrate the MTX (recently rebuilt with new tripods and outer joints)
Grand Prix GTP rear control arms (fully adjustable)
29mm (yes I said 29) SHO Shop rear sway bar with TPR bushings (these are very rare)
Includes X-Calibrator II for the custom PCM tune for the MTX.

165K miles on chassis
Motor was replaced during MTX conversion with a motor from NESHO (estimated motor mileage is about 150K but that is only my guess so lets just call it at 165K for both.

I am willing to drive it anywhere within a day of Columbus, OH (450 miles). Of course I would need to arrange a trip home somehow if that would be the case.

custom items (not under hood) for the MTX conversion:
Modified fusebox and GEM to make space for clutch pedal.
Pedal set (obviously).
Shifter, boot, cables, center console.
99 Cruise control module so the cruise works (96 and 7 modules require ATX speed input 98 / 9 gets it from the ABS).

Serious inquiries only PM me for more details - would prefer to talk by phone so we can cover all the details so there's no surprises. Pictures and the VIN report are in the PDF here:

http://www.venom.org/shofiles/project_rowboat/96_MG_MTX.pdf

Oh yeah the price.... $2500

 

[venom]

Youtube walkaround

While waiting for the ad to be approved I posted a video tour on youtube here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v18SW9TY-qU

 

[TimboSHO]

....must resist..... awesome winter beater......

That chassis doesn't look half bad compared to most I see around.

Good luck with the sale, and an absolute steal for anyone contemplating the swap themselves!

 

[bigmike88]

Hey I live about 2 hours north of Columbus my number is 4196191541 I am really interested in it.

 

[kevinspann]

Well, if it stays for sale, then I need to sell a couple cars. Do want.

 

[dohcsable]

How many of these are there now anyways?

 

[venom]

How many of these are there now anyways?

I am a little biased but mine is still the only one with the more Modern Mazda MTX.

But in general I suspect there may be as many as 10 or so V8's with a stick.

Scott

 

[kevinspann]

Should be 4....unless someone else has done something similar to what you've done Scott.

 

[dohcsable]

Should be 4....unless someone else has done something similar to what you've done Scott.

I was going to guess 4 or 5. :thankyou:

GLWS, I'm out of the market right now anyways, plus I'd trade off everything else but the motor for a Lincoln LS manual trans.....somehow the 3.4L makes the 4cyl in my bmw look heavy.....

 

[nc89sho]

too bad i don't live closer...

 

[venom]

Car is sold

I am waiting on the deposit check, if something changes I will post back but if there is noting further from me in this thread the car is spoken for.

 

[kevinspann]

I was just thinking about this yesterday...oh well.

 

[NebraskaSHO]

Good luck with sale, this drivetrain needs to be swapped into another car. Great job with everything you did!

 

[venom]

She's sold - have deposit. Car should be out in Iowa in a month or so..

 

[Shoman594]

Congrats Scott, too bad to see her go. But as you found out like I did its time to move on.