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1960 Bug Eye Sprite

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  1. jippiejake

    jippiejake Formula Junior

    Nov 6, 2012
    977
    Venice Beach
    Full Name:
    Mike Kerns
    #1 jippiejake, Apr 25, 2017
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    Beautiful restoration, complete nut-bolt, just finished this last month by renowned English Car Mechanic, Peter Petrove of Marina Motors in Venice Beach California.

    Car was completely disassembled, and everything was either restored, rebuilt, or new parts were installed.
    Was originally a California car so very clean and straight. Never any rust issues.
    $15,000 repaint in English White.
    Only 50 miles put on car for testing.
    Very fresh.

    Peter did this restoration for himself and then decided to sell shortly after he finished because of too many cars in his collection already.

    List of notable items:

    1275 cc engine rebuilt
    Weber carb upgrade
    Upgraded 5-speed transmission.
    Disk Brakes with Double Braking System
    Mini Light Wheels
    New wiring harness
    New battery
    New chrome
    New leather interior
    New windshield
    Electric ignition
    New alternator
    New radiator
    Modern radio with Blue-Tooth and 6x9 speakers
    Tonnaeu cover
    Possible convertible top available
    Tool-Kit
    Heritage Certificate

    100% reliable classic car. Ready to enjoy.

    Mike 323 855-4359
    [email protected]
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  2. jippiejake

    jippiejake Formula Junior

    Nov 6, 2012
    977
    Venice Beach
    Full Name:
    Mike Kerns
    Price: $32,500
     
  3. BladeMD

    BladeMD Formula 3
    Owner Rossa Subscribed

    Oct 20, 2015
    1,140
    Sarasota, FL
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    Hannibal
    Happiest looking car I've ever seen. Very cool ride... gorgeous! GLWS
     
  4. chrisbinsb

    chrisbinsb F1 Rookie

    Oct 20, 2011
    3,675
    Santa Barbara
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    Looks like a fantastic job on this car - love the bugeyes!


    Although, I'm not sure about
    Isn't that an oxymoron? :)

    Seriously though, I was looking at these a while ago and they seem like great fun - this looks like the perfect car foe someone who wants to get in and go and have a blast.

    GLWS
     
  5. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Jul 19, 2008
    37,984
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    Terry H Phillips
    Especially nice with the 1275 cc engine instead of the original 948 cc engine. A bit more hp should really help to make her fun to drive.
     
  6. jippiejake

    jippiejake Formula Junior

    Nov 6, 2012
    977
    Venice Beach
    Full Name:
    Mike Kerns
    Yes, maybe a bit of an exaggeration for sure, so sorry..
    But you know cars, and when they are restored at a high-end so complete as this one is, they tend to be much more reliable for sure..
    You are so right about thee being fun to drive, you get a big thrill during the drive for the money..
    Its not roomiest car in the world though..
    So cute you want to cuddle with it..
     
  7. jippiejake

    jippiejake Formula Junior

    Nov 6, 2012
    977
    Venice Beach
    Full Name:
    Mike Kerns
    Yes, and the 5-speed is the icing on the cake..
     
  8. jippiejake

    jippiejake Formula Junior

    Nov 6, 2012
    977
    Venice Beach
    Full Name:
    Mike Kerns
    Just drove the car over the weekend and was fantastic!!
    I went on a short 50 mile drive and was very comfortable..
    Make an offer...
     
  9. daviday

    daviday Formula 3
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    Jan 26, 2013
    1,620
    New York
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    Davide
    Surprised this hasn't already sold. It looks like a lot of fun. Best of luck.
     
  10. jippiejake

    jippiejake Formula Junior

    Nov 6, 2012
    977
    Venice Beach
    Full Name:
    Mike Kerns
  11. mbk

    mbk Rookie

    Apr 8, 2008
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    Does the car have the soft top/frame and side curtains/windows?
     
  12. richardson michael

    Aug 17, 2013
    239
    brittany. france
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    michael richardson
    Bonhams sale,sunday,Greenwich. LOT157. Est $20 - 30K. Is this the same car ?Will have a look at the live feed.
     
  13. richardson michael

    Aug 17, 2013
    239
    brittany. france
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    michael richardson
    Mike. Watched sale last night. The Sprite I refered to above sold for $10,500. disappointing result
     
  14. godabitibi

    godabitibi F1 Veteran
    Silver Subscribed

    Jan 11, 2012
    6,252
    Papineauville, Quebec
    Full Name:
    Claude Laforest
    Doesn't look like the same car. Different wheels, interior and also engine compartment diffences.
     
  15. jippiejake

    jippiejake Formula Junior

    Nov 6, 2012
    977
    Venice Beach
    Full Name:
    Mike Kerns
    Yes, it has the Soft-Top but its not restored. Its in very serviceable condition though..
    There is also a Hard-Top.
    I have not seen the side window curtains around the shop but I will look..
     
  16. jippiejake

    jippiejake Formula Junior

    Nov 6, 2012
    977
    Venice Beach
    Full Name:
    Mike Kerns
    Different car..
     
  17. jippiejake

    jippiejake Formula Junior

    Nov 6, 2012
    977
    Venice Beach
    Full Name:
    Mike Kerns
    Price Check..
    Reduced to
    $29,500
     
  18. richardson michael

    Aug 17, 2013
    239
    brittany. france
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    michael richardson
    I am glad it is not the same car. The one Mike is showing is a beautiful,almost work of art.
     
  19. jippiejake

    jippiejake Formula Junior

    Nov 6, 2012
    977
    Venice Beach
    Full Name:
    Mike Kerns
    Still have the car available..
    We had a deposit but the guy never came through.
    Oh well..

    I ran into Caitlin Jenner at the Rodeo Drice Fathers Day Cars Show in Beverly Hills a few weeks back and she had one she just had finished a 2 year resto at a cost of $65k!!!
    OMG..
    Its was beautiful though, had turbos, AC, electric windows, navigation etc. Just kidding about all that stuff, it just had the turbo..
    But was very nice..

    The Soft -Top is brand new..
     
  20. Mang

    Mang F1 Veteran
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    Jul 11, 2007
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    Such a beauty! There is a powder blue one cruises around north Lake Tahoe in the summers by a brunette?? Anyone in the sprite world know this car? It purrs, looks and sounds to be a real nicely restored example. GLWS
     
  21. jippiejake

    jippiejake Formula Junior

    Nov 6, 2012
    977
    Venice Beach
    Full Name:
    Mike Kerns
    #25 jippiejake, Aug 4, 2017
    Last edited by a moderator: Aug 4, 2017
    By the way, this includes a brand new top and side windows..
     

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