Just came across this 97 on IAAI. Its a shame to see ... not only a 97, but with great miles, and looks to be all stock. But, at least its not another theft-recovery thats been stripped to the bone. Its hard to tell from the pics if its a candidate for restoration. I guess a lot depends on the condition of the frame. It would make for a great project if it could be brought back right though. Just thought I'd post it up ...

https://www.iaai.com/Vehicles/Vehicl...#anchorDetails

 

That looks like too bad of a hit to be repaired. The strut tower bar looks bent.

Here's another one that MIGHT be ok to rebuild. Water damage though.
https://www.iaai.com/Vehicles/Vehicl...#anchorDetails

Fremont is soooo close to my parents, too. :-/

 

I wish I still had my membership with iaai. Their prices can get up there though with those public buyers. Someone from N1 concepts will most likely pick it up.

 

i dunno about the shell, look at the passenger side door. motor/tranny wise the motor is probably still good but the tranny is a toss up

 

the 97 is a shame to lose, but it will never drive right again. its like twisted can, NO bodyshop is that good.

 

It's horrible always seeing these ITR's like this.

 

Yeah, that one ran through last week's sale, but apparently didn't sell. Pre-bidding got up to around $4500, but I'm not sure what it ended up bring on the block.

I'm always cautious of "complete" cars that run through at salvage/insurance auctions. More often than not, they're dealer consignment units that a dealer bought with damage (collision, theft, water, etc.) and repaired to sell for profit. I'd much rather buy something with existing damage, know what I'm getting into, and either do the work myself or have someone I trust do it as opposed to buying something that another dealer has tried to piece back together to turn a quick profit. Of course, that particular R shows a loss type of "water", so maybe it truly is a complete R that got a little wet.

IAA had a 00 R at one of the sales here in Atlanta a few weeks back. I can't remember if it was current salvage or rebuilt, but it had no existing damage or signs of theft, and was only showing 5x,xxx miles. I went out there that morning thinking for sure I was going to add another R to the garage. Turns out it had a B16 with S4C transmission and some miserable paint & body work. But in the pictures, it looked like a complete Type R (even had the red ITR valve cover, ha). To my surprise, it still brought $5,600 or so.

 

that 97 can be fixed and I hope its resurected as a race car!

 

That's a hard hit. Don't know if I would want to race that car.

How are you searching iaai for type-r's? I can't seem to find any search method on their web site to narrow it down by vin or trim level.

Edit:

The white 97 is a lost cause. $100 says the trans case has some mount bolts ripped out and the RF shock tower is bent.

 

Ah, I see. That makes sense.

Have you ever purchased a car from this auction?

Look at the pic of the interior where the airbags are blown. Shifter looks pretty strange in that one.

 

No doubt. It always seems like it just happens to be another '97 every time I stumble on one like this

 

I wouldnt want to race in a smushed tin can... no matter how straight you think you can make it

 

Ouch!!! Only 64k? Bummer!

 

I'd rather have a theft recovery w/ 200k miles