Clickit or Ticket: 1980 Chevrolet Citation
This next tip comes from Erik202 who writes: Back when i was in high school this one kid’s dad claimed that when he was young him and his buddies V8 swapped a Citation. I’m not sure I believe that story because I think a V8 swapped Citation would be such a death trap of a handling disaster that nobody would survive to tell it’s tales. This one has what looks like the perfect mix of modifications (looks like a 4.3l V6 to me) to get you to the afterlife a little faster than if you were driving a stock Citation. The carb fed V6 under the hood and the multiple nitrous bottles in trunk are interesting…but the price all money and then some for a Citation (sorry Citation Club of North America..please don’t spam the site!). Find this 1980 Chevrolet Citation offered for $20,000 CAD ($14,729 USD) in Sayward, BC via Kijiji.net.
From the seller:
Description
For Sale, 1980 Chevrolet Citation, Sleeper Car, tricked out V6 with 4 barrel carb, headers, NOS and new paint. $$$ spent on this car it’s fast. $20000. OBO.
Make Chevrolet
Model Other
Body Type Hatchback
Year 1980
Transmission Automatic
Kilometers 12,345
Drivetrain Front-wheel drive (FWD)
Fuel Type Gasoline
No. of Doors 4
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Ah yes… the old “hide the nitrous bottle by putting so much junk around it that nobody will notice” trick!
Probably the original 2.8 instead of a swap. IIRC somebody was trying to sell a 4.1 Cadillac V8 powered Citation a while ago, apparently built to investigate if there are exceptions to the rule about two wrongs not making a right.
I saw one the other day very few X cars on the road today 4 sure.
I haven’t seen one in years! I just wish there was a better picture of that hood scoop on this one…could make or break it in person.
Johnny Rose “test drove” one from Bob’s Garage in Schitt’s Creek, didn’t go well.