Jimco Class 1 Buggy 2nd hand racing equipment cage conversion Red Line Performance engine (2012)

Vehicle description

Highlights and general information

For sale is a Jimco Class 1 buggy from 2012 in the color silver with racing equipment.

Highlights:

• From 2nd hand, restored and immediately ready to drive in a sporty condition.
• Just under €30,000 was invested. Chassis was modernized and the cage extended.
• Before the current owner, the buggy was used in so-called Baja's (in America), including the Baja 1000, Vegas to Reno and Mint 400.
• It was imported to Europe to take part in long-distance rallies there.
• Engine with over 450 hp, Vmax approx. 200 km/h.
• Perfect racing buggy, can be used in races such as Tuareg Rally, Fenix Rally, RTGermany, ElChott, GORM and many others.
• The buggy has been serviced and repaired after every race.
• The following components are installed in the buggy:
• Fiberglass/aluminum body from Jimco
• Fox shock absorbers
• Fortin Wide 4-speed gearbox with TCS billet torque converter
• Fortin engine plate
• Redline Performance engine
• Fortin rear hubs, shifter and steering box
• Fortin Gun drilled 35 spline axles
• Alcon rear brakes
• Howe Trophy Truck P/S pump and large servo
• Momo steering wheel with quick release
• Two UMP 4 inch air cleaners
• Dual batteries with switch
• C & R radiator with heat exchanger (engine oil)
• C & R heat exchanger (automatic transmission oil)
• 2 Fluidine coolers (transmission and torque converter oil)
• Harmon safety tank
• Mastercraft seats (electrically adjustable driver's seat)
• Mastercraft nets
• Mastercraft /Dirt Bags Tool bags
• Bosch fuel pumps and filters
• CNC-machined front wheel hubs and linkages
• Spare alternator and starter mounted in the car
• Exhaust/flame tube
• Electrically adjustable light bar in Baja design
• IRC bracket and antennas
• BTR bead-lock aluminum rims with Goodyear tires (6 pcs.)
• AOA car jack
• OMP helmet intercom
• Engine has the following equipment and details:
• LS-1 (Corvette) aluminum engine built by Redline Performance in Anaheim (CA).
• 5.7 liter aluminum block
• FAST intake manifold
• UMI throttle valves
• JCR fuel injectors
• Delphi engine control unit
• Redline performance cams and valve lifters
• Dual cam chain and gear set
• Forged crankshaft
• Manly valves and springs
• UMI alternator mount (top mounted) with high output Powermaster alternator
• Howe Trophy Truck steering (rack and pinion / hydraulic)
• UMI hard tensioner
• Headers have three runs and were built by Al's Headers in Anaheim, California.
• New torque converter plate.

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 2012
• Location: 2544 Schönau / Siebenhaus, Austria
• 2 vehicle owners (in possession since April 2014)
• Repaired accident damage
• Duty paid
• Ready to drive immediately.
• Restored

Model history

Class 1 vehicles are typically two-wheel drive and usually feature a 4130 chromoly tubular frame chassis. The body is made of composite materials and covers an aluminum interior with room for one or two seats. With an impressive 125-inch wheelbase, 37-inch tires on 17-inch lightweight wheels, 22 inches of suspension travel, a dry weight of 3500 pounds and a generous 60-gallon fuel cell, the vehicles in this class offer impressive specifications and guarantee exciting off-road competition.

The facts

Exterior & Interior:

• Color: Silver
• Interior with sports equipment.
• Vehicle is repainted.

Engine and transmission:

• 5.7-liter LS-1 (Corvette) aluminum engine (brand: Redline Performance) with 445 hp.
• Straight-toothed gearbox with H-shift and torque converter clutch.
• Last engine service in May 2023.

Mileage:

• 15,000 km.
• Mileage can be partially traced.

Documentation:

• Vehicle documents, TÜV and service reports, invoices.

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

• Tires: 50-70 %
• Brakes: 70-90 %
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to get further impressions of the vehicle's condition.

Known defects

• Stone chips and dents are present, as can be seen in the pictures.
• Repaired accident damage, as is usual with racing cars.
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos for further impressions of the vehicle's condition.

Summary

An absolute powerhouse and sporting highlight is offered here for auction. The Jimco Class 1 Buggy has been meticulously maintained and constantly upgraded since 2014. As described above, it has some sporty highlights under the hood. In addition, the buggy is suitable for pretty much any rally. With a powerful 445 hp and a top speed of 200 km/h thanks to the Vmax, the buggy knows how to impress across the board. For racing enthusiasts: be quick. Because this highlight will soon be making the race tracks unsafe again.

Vehicle videos

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