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    New member with a question about Bugeye

    Hello All, My name is Jim and I'm re-doing my '58 bugeye. We have the car stripped down to the body and are going to have it blasted and repainted. My question today is if anyone has experience with going with modern rear shock absorbers in lieu of the traditional springs? I'll take any help I...
  2. Bugeye barnfind .jpeg

    Bugeye barnfind .jpeg

    Winter cruising around town
    • 61forfun
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    • 1959 sprite austin healey bugeye sprite
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    • Category: Austin Healey
  3. 1959 Bugeye.jpeg

    1959 Bugeye.jpeg

    Another shot of me bloody bugeye
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    • 1959 sprite bugeye
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    • Category: Austin Healey
  4. Sam’s Barnfind Bugeye

    Sam’s Barnfind Bugeye

    Hey she’s a runner
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  5. 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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    • Category: Austin Healey
  6. B

    Wanted Bugeye front bonnet fender mirror like this

    These were on each side of my 59 BE mounted just over the wheel well. Can't seem to find anything like them, everything is "Lucas Style" which they are not. They are not motorcycle mirrors either although they resemble them. They are 4" in diameter and the stalks are roughly 3" long. Looks...
  7. B

    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...
  8. SNClocks

    43 Years with an XKE

    Back in 1980 I found our '69 XKE and started a long term affair. In those early years I would take a fall drive from Oklahoma up into Colorado, Utah and Wyoming, exploring dirt-road mountain passes and the fall foliage. Typical trip was a couple of thousand miles, and afterwards I'd straighten...
  9. P

    Hillman Minx Convertible

    I was cycling through Petaluma and saw a beautifully painted dark red ‘57-‘59 Hillman Minx convertible with a new looking black top heading the other direction, so I couldn’t get a closer look… It could have been my first car, also a Minx, a ‘59 faded reddish convert with a shot top and failing...
    • Pat MM
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    • bugeye first car hillman minx
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Spotted
  10. Bugeye Front sm.jpg

    Bugeye Front sm.jpg

    One of the first trips I took after the (2nd) restoration.
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    • bugeye spridget
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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. M

    Salutations

    Backstory from Portland, Oregon Involved in British cars for 30+ years, close to retiring and need to finish up a few car projects while I can still afford them. Currently restoring a 1961 Morgan +4 Four Seater (long term resto) Also have a 1960 Bugeye (previous owner hot-rodded it with a 2.5L...
  13. B

    buggman

    Glad I found this forum. Retired now and Have a bugeye that has been in mothballs (inside) for several years. low miles, good shape but no go. Help. Check obvious, battery, etc. turns over--was spark at plugs -no go-replace leaky coil- -but still no go--carbs ok ( I think). Voltage...
  14. L

    Bugeye [Frogeye] owner

    Hi all, Mike here (also known as 'Lightning'. Work nickname, long story!). I am a long term owner of a 1960 Bugeye Sprite named Louise. I bought Louise back in December of 1986. Holy cow - I just did the math on my fingertips and that is 33 years on the dot! I am the 3rd owner. My daily...
  15. A

    For Sale 60 Bugeye project for sale

    60 BE. Mostly complete but disassembled. Honestly everything needs restoration. The good news: Very solid tub/unibody, bonnet. Dashboard number matches VIN. Never hit and not rusted in the usual places, or anywhere else. Includes glass window factory hardtop! Some new parts as well (wiring...
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    Bugeye ignition switch

    So, my car was stripped of its wiring harness and most of its electrical parts decades ago. I bought a new ignition switch from Moss. I see in the wiring diagram the terminals are labeled, but I don't see anything on the ignition switch. I've wired it according to the diagram, but all four wires...
  17. H

    Bugeye fuel tank sending unit - repair or replace

    My 1960 Bugeye has an original type (Smith Motor Accessories Limited) fuel tank sending unit. The metal float has some small areas worn through. The inside of the unit shows one broken copper wire and a multimeter indicates no current flow. Is it possible to repair or re-build for a reasonable...
  18. 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...
  19. B

    For Sale 1959 Austin Healey, Bugeye Sprite with 74k Miles Price Drop- NEED TO SELL

    Selling my 1959 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite restomod. Car has no rust, a clean Florida title and has been garage kept. It has been fully restored over an eight year period. I have all of the receipts for the build. Looking to sell, need to free up some garage space. Make me an offer. 10K obo...
  20. R

    Bugeye transmission sticks in neutral

    Hi, At a long traffic light I sometimes put the car in neutral and let the clutch out to relax. Sometimes (maybe 25% of time) I can not get it into first. I have to give it a real yank into second then it slides into first ok. Could it be clutch? Have not bled clutch lines lately, seems...
    • Rakos
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    • bugeye sticks transmission
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Spridgets
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