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20 April 2017

Feel claustrophobic drifting with a roof? This convertible S13 Silvia could be your solution.

By Tom WhiteTom White
Few convertibles were sold compared to the coupe, even in Japan.

How often do you see a Silvia or 200SX modded beyond redemption? Not only is this one reasonably stock, but it's an import only S13 AND it's a convertible.

A rare sight indeed. If you're in SA or willing to trek there, this one would make an excellent way to get into JDM cars for only $11k as advertised on CarsGuide.

  • Definitely not modded beyond redemption. Definitely not modded beyond redemption.
  • Super '90s in here. Super '90s in here.
  • This is one iconic Japanese motor. This is one iconic Japanese motor.

For that you get an iconic piece of Japanese drift culture (the '98 'Sileighty' variant appeard in the first season of Initial D) complete with full compliance and some relatively minor mods. 

Plus all the original suspension and wheels are included with the sale, if you're like me and a total sucker for a completely stock look.

You could paint it like this I guess. If you're that dedicated. You could paint it like this I guess. If you're that dedicated.

What sucks: It's a 4-speed auto. Damn.

What rocks: The CA18DET top-spec turbocharged engine. Nice.