1985 Swift DB1 085-55

1985 Swift DB1 085-55

Straight, clean, and well-maintained. Car has only run Solo events since full frame up rebuild in 2007. AiM dash indicating 1336 miles (~80 miles/year) since frame up. 875 lbs dry. Highlights:

~ Fresh Ivey in 2020 featuring new Ford Motorsports block, new Ivey aluminum head, Ivey forged pistons and SCAT crank with less than 4 hours runtime. Billet aluminum valve cover. Pertronix Ignitor. MSD Soft-Touch Rev-Limiter. Hy-Tech exhaust with muffler (to~90db) and extra straight pipe.

~ Mk9 rebuild by Taylor Race Engineering in 2007. New 9:31 R&P by Averill in 2012.

~ Anze refresh in 2019 of SRP Fox Racing shocks with Penske internals. ICP/HyperCo spring perches and Torrington bearings. Comprent sway bar adjuster.

~ 2010 Fast Forward upright rebuild with new bearings (DB6 rears), hubs, and stub axels. Fast Forward drive pins. Porter floating rotors with aluminum hats. AP Racing aluminum LD19 calipers. Fast Forward wheel cone/nuts. New CV joints in 2023.

~ Full frame up in 2007. Frame blasted and powered coated. New bonded riveted floor pan / bulkheads. New Fast Forward Full width front skid plate. Aero-Tech refurbished fuel cell. New aluminum radiator. Averill steering rack rebuild. Fast Forward steering clevises. All new AN hardware. New wiring, buttons, and switches. New AiM MyChron3 Plus. New Spa quick-release. New Momo steering wheel. All new Pennon bodywork in while gel-coat. New Fast Forward body guide pins. New K&N air filter. New Girling Master Cylinders with billet caps.

~ 12 Panasport Ultra-Light-Weight center lock wheels. 4 with R20 tires (14 runs). 4 with R20/R25 tires (17 runs). 4 with Rains (0 runs). 6 Centerline center lock wheels with 4 cones/nuts. 2 new R20 rears.

~ Chassis specific hardware spares, OEM seat. Brass Radiator. “Waterford” mild steel header with SuperTrapp. Numerous springs, sway bars, rockers, a-arms, track rods, etc. Flag alignment system.

~ 2013 CM championship as well as numerous CM National, Match, and Tour trophies.

Car located in Midland, MI. Delivery negotiable.

23-1211: OFF MARKET

https://www.apexspeed.com/forums/att...d=108368&stc=1

Love the car looking for my boy. Missed the last two. This is over my budget but real interested. John 9496271707

Great looking car with all the recommended updates!

Excuse my ignorance, but what would it take to return the car to road racing spec?

Are the engines for CM the same spec as road racing (i.e. legal)?

Will I fit? I am 5'-10" and shrinking (in height, not weight) and weigh 202 lbs. Shoulders are a 44 jacket.

Thanks,
Dan

Dan,

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Originally Posted by Dan Morrison

What would it take to return the car to road racing spec?

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To the best of my knowledge, a return to a bias tire Club Racing spec would be as follows:

~ Swap F/R springs (included)
~ Restore Ackerman/Track Rods (included)
~ Swap front roll bar (included)
~ Alignment (spec included).
~ Ride height is the same
~ Gearing swap of 13:38 fixed first to standard layshaft (included) as well as remaining gears.
~ Add mirrors (included).
~ Fire systems already installed.
~ Update belts.
~ Fuel port (if required).
~ Transponder (if required).

That is, nothing irreversible has been done to the car.

That stated, I have no knowledge of the Club Racing setup for either SCCA spec radial or Vintage tires (both of which are a mystery to me).

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Originally Posted by Dan Morrison

Are the engines for CM the same spec as road racing (i.e. legal)?

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Yes, 100% identical to SCCA Club Racing Spec.

That stated, I seem recall some Vintage organization do not allow aluminum head and/or electronic ignitions (I could be mistaken on this point).

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Originally Posted by Dan Morrison

Will I fit? I am 5'-10" and shrinking (in height, not weight) and weigh 202 lbs. Shoulders are a 44 jacket.

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Yes you will fit as we are nearly identical in height/weight. I'm at a 46 regular jacket.

You will not find a cleaner car or a better person to deal with.

A few more photos...

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Originally Posted by tombu-mi

You will not find a cleaner car or a better person to deal with.

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This car is beyond nice. Looks better than new.

Is this car still available ? Thank you

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Originally Posted by Mpotashnik

Is this car still available ? Thank you

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Yes...

Are there extra gear sets?

Looking to replace the Lola, Marty?

or is your lovely wife thinking she’d like to get in the game?

Sure can't keep any secrets here!

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Originally Posted by Mpotashnik

Are there extra gear sets?

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Sorry, no spare Mk series gear sets.

I'd like to make arrangements to see your Swift.
My phone is 810 334 1305.

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Originally Posted by Mpotashnik

I'd like to make arrangements to see your Swift.
My phone is 810 334 1305.

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Cell service at my local is horrible. Sent you a text…

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Originally Posted by -pru-

Sorry, no spare Mk series gear sets.

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I have about 10 sets of gears available if your interested, send me a list and I'll see what I have.

Ben

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Hi. I am Interest to buy yoir swift. Can you contact at econtreras@cms.team. Tks !

Very nice DB-1! As a long time former DB-1 ('86) owner driver, to convert to road racing: may need different lower A arms to achieve needed negative camber front and rear for SCCA spec Hoosiers, OEM rear A arms were weak, will need transponder and new belts, springs as desired but probably 200-300 front and 300-450 rear (some drivers went stiffer), I always went .560 front anti sway, changing ride height can drastically change handling but depending on track, run as low as possible (others may disagree). I"m 5'10" 160 # and fit worked fine for me. Many DB-1s have modified slightly wider shoulder bars to accomodate wider shoulders than mine. Shift lever position crucial to allow access to reverse and reasonable 3-4 shifting. Pad the front dampers to rockers to protect shins in case of contact. Gearsets per track.... I probably forgot a lot. It's still a great FF.

Thank you all for your interest. I have decided to take the DB1 off the market until the end of the 2024 season (i.e. 9/24).

Happy Holidays Folks!