Somebody built a brand-new 1974 Funco dune buggy, drove it 10 kilometers, and is now sending it to auction. The seller says the odometer is honest.
The buggy was custom-built by TSM Motorsports as what the seller calls a “resto buggy,” a build meant to look like a classic and behave like a modern car. The odometer shows just 10 kilometers, a figure the seller believes reflects the true distance traveled since the build was finished.
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Power comes from a rebuilt 2.2-liter inline-four GM engine managed by a Haltech 550 engine control unit. The engine sends power to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual gearbox sourced from a Kombi 1800. The driver sits in a central position, a layout that gives the buggy a distinctive, almost race-car feel behind the wheel.
The builders did not stop at the drivetrain. The buggy stops with disc brakes at all four corners, along with a turning brake designed to help it pivot in tight spaces. Profender shock absorbers handle the suspension, and power steering makes it easier to maneuver. It rolls on 15-inch aluminum Centreline wheels wrapped in mixed tires.
Outside, the body wears gold paint, while the cabin is finished in black with a two-tone red leatherette seat. Inside, the driver will find a quick-release Velo steering wheel, a Proforce harness, a VDO tachometer, custom toggle switches and a kill switch. An aluminum throttle pedal and gear knob add to the purpose-built feel, and a push-button start system brings the engine to life. LED lighting rounds out the modern touches.
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Originally sold in Australia, the buggy comes with build breakdown documents and a period photograph of body shells. Because it is a new build, no service records are included.
According to the seller, the buggy is ready to use right away and has been customized as described. Confirm details with the seller and arrange inspections before bidding. And a question for the purists: does a buggy with a Haltech ECU and push-button start still count as a dune buggy? Where’s your line between “resto” and “modern”?
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