Recently North Carolina based Bala builder James Holley and his
wife Deb stopped off in Phoenix to see the La Bala prototype in person
and to take a test drive.You've seen lot's of photos of the Grabercars La Bala prototype #0001 but probably haven't read much about how the car actually drives or how it might compare to other cars. I've been telling you that La Bala is a fast car with a firm but suprisingly supple ride and is a blast to drive, but as the designer and builder what else would you expect? Jim, ex-navy and a straight-shooter of a guy, posted a review of his experience with La Bala in the Grabercars forum.
La Bala Gets a Hardtop! It's actually a 3 piece targa with removable center section.The photo below shows the current state of progress, which is to say; it's not finished, but the shape is getting close to what I want.
Click on the photo to watch a Youtube Video of the Hardtop.
General Specifications:
Weight (dry) - 1,500Lbs
Length - 126"
Wheelbase - 98"
Width - 67"
Front Track - 57" (hubs)
Rear Track - 57" (hubs)
Ground Clearance - 3" - 5" (Adjustable)
Engine - 1.6L 16V 4AGE (160Hp) - or whatever FWD drivetrain you want!
I built this website to show what can be built by an average guy in an average garage.
On my videos page there are some nice videos of the car without body being driven around the neighborhood. They stream from my high-speed 'edge network'. Don't miss them!
