Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite

Even if you had a later model sprite you can always add a Speedwell Sprite Bonnet, or if you can find one a Thomas Denner Bonnet like I had on my Sprite. The pic is a photo of my Denner Front end, they were built in the early 60's in Pasadena on the Denner Racing Sprites, and also sold to other racers and the public. Made for a interesting car.
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Here is a little Bugeye that just came on the market. Needs some floor repair, but at $3,900 it should be a good candidate. I bought my Ginetta from the same guy, he is pretty friendly and will not give you a line of bull in my experience... When you call or email, ask for Hayes Harris, even though he usually answers the phone.
http://www.wirewheel.com/1959-AUSTIN-HEALEY-BUGEYE-SPRITE.html

BT

 

Hayes is a very honest and excellent guy...bought a Lotus Europa Special from him sight unseen and had it shipped from Florida to here in Canada and it was exactly as Hayes had described it to me...no wonder his place moves so many great cars.

 

Thanks. Does look like a good candidate for restoration. Thanks for the info, wish they weren't so far away.

Jeff

 

No problem. I would give Hayes a call and explain what you want to do. He will be honest about the car and what it needs. If you need me to take a look at it I can go maybe Tuesday next week and take pictures of whatever you need and put an independant eye on it. A bugeye is a good car to restore today as it is appreciating in value and would probably be worth the effort.

BT

 

thanks I appreciate that! But, still need to call and ask the appropriate questions, wouldn't want you to waste your time unless I was ready to pull the trigger. Also in the mean time I've located a possible great candidate, a MGA actually which would be my first choice. Looks like a great deal. One question is how can I verify it's an original engine in the car? Also, what are the catastrophic rust issues or areas to really examine? Been trying to find a good MG message board but don't seem to be able to. Thanks

Jeff

 

My father and I are working on an MGA restoration at the moment. As to MG message boards, the one I use most is http://www.mgexperience.net/phorum/ as well as British Car Forums. They should be able to help you out.