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  1. Bugeye barnfind .jpeg

    Bugeye barnfind .jpeg

    Winter cruising around town
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  2. Sam’s 59’ Bugeye barnfind.jpeg

    Sam’s 59’ Bugeye barnfind.jpeg

    I found this car on Offer Up for $2k a few years ago. Had been in sitting in a barn since 1976. Former owner had replace engine with 1100 and disc brakes. I spent last couple years reviving all the mechanical, interior, exhaust. I own two other vintage classics, but I can’t stop driving this one.
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  3. R

    Austin Sprite 1971 - my dads pride and joy

    Hi everyone. I’m Ryan - the proud new owner of an Austin Sprite 1971 (not Healey). It’s a 1275 engine believe people refer to them as the ANN10s??? I was given this car from my Dad for my 40th birthday last week. He bought it 1 year before I was born and it’s been a constant presence in our...
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    General MG Central Coast British Carshow 2022

    Hello everyone. Here's a video of the 2022 Central Coast British Carshow. Hope you all enjoy 🙂
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    For Sale Replacement Panels BE/Midget

    Shut panel, fits BE to 1500, Moss part number 455-565. British Motor Heritage. New condition, never fitted. $75 Floor pan edge repair panels, AH Spares part numbers XIBP105R and XIBP106R. Both right and left sides sold as a pair. Fits Mk1-4. New condition, never fitted. $100 for both. Shipping...
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    Wanted Austin Healey Sprite Bonnet

    I am in search of a bonnet to fit a 1960 Austin Healey bugeye Sprite. jcopeland04@gmail.com
  7. J

    Hello from Kansas City

    Hi and thanks for allowing me to be part of this great group. My wife said I needed a winter project since I can’t work in the yard, so I got my hands on a 1960 bugeye that has always been in the family. It has been in a garage since 1990 but needs a full restore as it was in a fender bender...
  8. Country Drive with Beethoven's 6th... two 911s followed by a Sprite.

    Country Drive with Beethoven's 6th... two 911s followed by a Sprite.

    A drive into the country northwest of Portland, Oregon.Two Porsches and a Bugeye Sprite in chase. December 5, 2020. A cool (cold?) but glorious day.
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  9. Country Drive with Beethoven's 6th... two 911s followed by a Sprite.

    Country Drive with Beethoven's 6th... two 911s followed by a Sprite.

    A drive into the country northwest of Portland, Oregon.Two Porsches and a Bugeye Sprite in chase. December 5, 2020. A cool (cold?) but glorious day.Mark, Fre...
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    • Category: Austin Healey
  10. Carlton Driving Trip In Classic Cars - March 3, 2021

    Carlton Driving Trip In Classic Cars - March 3, 2021

    This was a drive from Portland to Carlton, Oregon in classic cars. We went for lunch at the Horseradish Cafe and wine-tasting at Cana's Feast... though the t...
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  11. '60 Bugeye down.jpg

    '60 Bugeye down.jpg

    Me and a friend at the beach with our Bugeye's. the Vette is his brother in laws car.
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  12. BJ8Healeys

    For Sale Midget/Sprite nose section - used [Moss Motors P/N 455-145]

    Hello, Spridgeteers! In late 1991, I had the misfortune of colliding with a deer in my '73 Midget. How he got in my Midget, I'll never know, but I had the very good fortune that it was a very small deer. The car suffered damage to the left front fender, bonnet, and grille. More good fortune...
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    Returning member- Bugeyeblue

    Hello again, we have moved to the Wilmington NC area and now I am in the middle of a more aggressive restore of 1958 AH bugeye. It runs and starts well, drum brakes are a pain, but it stops, rust is being addressed with "to the metal paint removal", now the speedometer never worked, ditto...
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    Wanted ISO Gearbox for 69 Sprite, 1275 engine

    I'm needing a rebuild, or a rebuilt gearbox for my 1969 Austin Healey Sprite, 1275. Needs to be the ribbed case, not smooth. I'm here in Macon Ga. Anyone have what I'm looking for, or know of someone who can rebuild?
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    Hey

    Clay Scott here from Macon Ga. I own a 69 Austin Healey Sprite, BRG with tan convertible top. Anyone in here in the middle Ga area?
  16. R

    For Sale Hardtop for sale

    I have what I believe is a factory hardtop which is currently on my 66 Sprite. It was repainted (professionally) about ten years ago and has spent most of the intervening years in my cellar. Moving to FL now so don't need it and don't want to move it. $600 or best reasonable offer.
  17. JimLaney

    How to treat media blasted steel

    Cleaned my engine back plate with media blaster to remove surface rust. I want to mount it on the assembled block and paint it but I don't want flash rust so I coated it with light oil. Is there a standard method to dealing with the problem of flash rust after cleanup?
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    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Spridgets
  18. JimLaney

    1098 stuck lifters problems

    Engine from my MK III was disassembled 15 years ago when crank bearings, pistons and rings, valves springs retainers and clips were replaces. Looks like cam bearings and lifters were replaced. Block and head were individually taped and then all was left to sit for 15 years. Lifters are now...
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    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Spridgets
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    Distributor Timing

    OK folks a true novice here. Distributor popped out of the block as it had not been properly tightened by the previous owner I suppose. I cleaned it and replaced the points & condenser. Now I need to put it back in and lock it down. I need very simple instructions on how to do this. Pictures...
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    • distributor mk iv spridget sprite timing
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Spridgets
  20. M

    Advice of Bugeye buy and use

    Hello all... newbie here. We have been thinking of buying a micro / mini / tiny car for use in our business for a couple years now and are about ready to pull the trigger... was looking at Midgets when I spotted a Bugeye... both my wife and I both agree... that's our car! So we're getting...
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