Restoration Project: The Piper DF5- Twice Runoff Winner

[problemchild]

While not R.K.'s DB1, or Barber's Caldwell. or Loring's Eagle, the Justin Pritchard Piper DF-5 was an iconic Formula Ford that dominated the class for a few years from 2001, winning the Runoffs in 2002 & 2003. The car was crashed and parted out several years ago, but I have the frame and many parts from the original car, including logbook. I do not have the time nor resources to get this fine car back on track. Nick Fuhs is certainly capable of restoring the chassis to it's original condition, but other good fabricators could certainly do the same. Fast Forward has all the parts, or could certainly reproduce as necessary, as could Nick.
The car would still be a front-runner in SCCA or FRP racing, but is also SVRA legal, and welcomed by more vintage groups every year. Perhaps some enthused racer could get it back on track for the 50th Birthday Party.

Chassis 012-200199
Logbook 06-0427
Homologation Papers Issued September 8, 2000
Chassis (front section damaged)
All the sheet metal, wiring, gauges, etc.
Side pod floor panels
Sidepod/tail panels
Hi-Tech try-Y stainless exhaust.
Misc hardware and components
Rear engine bay bridge brace
$5k OBO or trade.
Will consider trades of complete CFs with absolutely no historical relevance.


Greg13rice-at-hotmail.com

SOLD!

[Jnovak]

What a deal on a potentially great project. I have no doubt this can be very competitive.

[Rick Iverson]

I can provide pictures for serious inquiries. Thanks!

Greg, photos to msengineering@cox.net

V/r

Iverson

[problemchild]

I attached some pics so people can get a general idea of what is included.
It is a major job, certainly not a deal, but an opportunity for someone who would put value in owning an iconic car.
I will forward pics showing the frame damage upon request.
Thanks!

[LenFC11]

Man. I was very close to buying that before previous owner did.. it was in need of a restoration then.

Too big a project for me now but I totally dig this car.. definitely worth saving if you have the time and money

Good luck with sale..

[problemchild]

I am sure that Google will find many pics of this car together, but here are the logbook pics.

[problemchild]

Still available.

Will consider trades of CFs with absolutely no historical relevance.

[Stan Clayton]

Doug Learned of Piper can repair the chassis and provide any and all hard parts. We have all the original molds for the bodywork, and have made at least a dozen sets for Piper, plus lots of repairs in the original molds. All bodywork parts and repairs must be arranged through Doug, but that's easy and quick. For less than the price of a new bare frame you can have a remarkably complete restoration project.

[problemchild]

Still available.

Will consider trades of CFs with absolutely no historical relevance.

[problemchild]

Price drop to $4K OBO.

May be able to deliver to ARRC at Road Atlanta or points in between.

All trades considered, including kent race engine, Mk 8-9 transmission, or mostly complete CF/FF.

[problemchild]

Yes. Can be delivered to Road Atlanta or points in between on Halloween.

Will consider all offers.

[problemchild]

https://www.apexspeed.com/forums/sho...Kent-to-LD-200

I just saw Art's classified for the Piper adapter module. That adapter module would make this project much more viable.

[problemchild]

My enthusiasm to keep this project swings regularly, but I am currently in a mode to move it out.
$3K OBO

Greg13rice-at-hotmail.com

[Rick Iverson]

Where are you going to be in Florida in January

[Joefisherff]

Any pics showing the frame damage?

[problemchild]

I expect to be at Homestead Jan 5th and Sebring Jan 12th ..... perhaps the Keys in between.
I can reply to email inquiries with more pics.
Thanks!

[problemchild]

Still for sale.
I would like to move this to someone with the passion to get it back on track.

I will be doing trips to Road Atlanta in March and April, Barber in May, and Road America in June, if that helps with transport.

[problemchild]

Still for sale.

This would be a very serious project for someone who has the passion to own an iconic Formula Ford.
it is not a shortcut to buying a killer car to go formula F racing today (although it would be killer).

[problemchild]

Still for sale.

[problemchild]

We are winterizing cars, rearranging storage areas, etc for the rest of the month, The project Piper is still available, with absolutely no urgency to move out. It needs some one with a vision, and the passion to complete it.

Located near Niagara Falls, honeymoon capital of the world. Would make a great wedding gift.
I may have a trip down to NC or GA coming which could facilitate a delivery.

RiceRacePrep -at- gmail.com

[problemchild]

Price reduction to $2300 cash.

[problemchild]

All reasonable offers considered.

I can bring it to Mid-Ohio on FRP May 1st weekend.

[Arbitrary]

Any idea how friendly this car would be to someone who is a skinny 6'1"?

[E1pix]

I absolutely cannot believe this car never sold. I’d submit the provenance is far better than stated.

What a steal for a good builder!

[Jonathanrf89]

All reasonable offers considered.

I can bring it to Mid-Ohio on FRP May 1st weekend.

Did this sell or still available

[problemchild]

$1500 obo.

[Stan Clayton]

$1500 obo.

If you bring it to the Runoffs I'll give you $1500 cash.

[problemchild]

if you bring it to the runoffs i'll give you $1500 cash.

sold!

[Stan Clayton]

My preference is for someone to come and pick it up, but I may be able to make room in the rig if it comes to that.

I understand, but the cost of coming to get it makes the deal unattractive. Here's hoping you can fit it in. Thx!