I think Donald Healey did not just design for expedience, but did include solid engineering principles as well! Since the front end is an independent wishbone design, the frame rail dimensions could have easily been brought in that 1" to bring the front end in line with the "out of the parts bin" rear axle, but a slightly wider front end would add to stability and the handling characteristics of the car...part of the unique "feel" of driving a Spridget!!! The narrower rear certainly must help with controlling the "drift" attitude of the car while cornering!! /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/driving.gif