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Hello everyone,
I am a big antique car fan (british cars especially). My parents have a '54 MG (I do all the work on it and drive it these days). (I will post pics later
).
But anyways, I have a bit of a dilemma. I have been offered an AH Sprite ('69?) for a good price (~$600). Its condition, however, is questionable. What I am wondering is, is this a good deal? I don't know much about sprites other than that I love the look.
So, deal or no deal. Here is what I know:
The current owner bought it from someone who planned on refurbishing it. He bought it from someone who planned on refurbishing it. That individual bought it while running, and in fact drove it from where he bought it to his home. He then dismantled it, and ran out of time. Our seller bought it, in pieces, and intended on refurbishing it, but ran out of time. However, he owns an auto repair shop, so that is where it has spent its time. It has been less than 1 year since the last time it ran. However, we have all of the original parts minus one window crank. The headlights are burned out, but it takes pretty standard headlights. I'm not gonna lie to you, there is some rust and body rot. However, the UGLIEST part of the car is just the cabin, because the upholstery glue is still there. Underneath the glue, the body is perfect. The e-break works fine, but locks sometimes. They have no proof that the engine or transmission work, but they did right up until they were taken out of the car, and it comes with all the original belts and everything. Also, the transmission is rebuildable. Apparently there were 2 types of sprite transmissions were available at the time, one rebulidable and one not? The glass is all intact. The chrome just needs some polish. They say the seats are even comfy! To go with the deal, one of the previous owners bought new rear and side mirrors, new license plate light fixtures, and headlight grills all in brand new never used chrome, to class it up. It all goes with the deal. The short of it is that every part that will make the car work is included. It even comes with extra parts. However it will take work to be road worthy.
The seller says: Great looking, light as a feather, built solidly. Easily hobbyable, and I've heard that with a slightly larger engine, even a standard Chevy block and some Honda civic breaks its like a [censored] race car. The front carriage has plenty of space for expansion. I'm sending some pictures. if you want any pictures of any thing specific, just let me know.
I know this is quite the hefty first post /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif but I am really excited about getting a new hobby car. What I am wondering, is if this is a good deal. Also, how much do you think it would cost to fix it up/restore it?
I have never fully restored a car before. I have done a bit of work on the MG... (replaced the fuel pump and such) and have no problem learning about how to perform this kind of operation. Any recommendations on where to start on a restore if I go forward?
I am a big antique car fan (british cars especially). My parents have a '54 MG (I do all the work on it and drive it these days). (I will post pics later
).But anyways, I have a bit of a dilemma. I have been offered an AH Sprite ('69?) for a good price (~$600). Its condition, however, is questionable. What I am wondering is, is this a good deal? I don't know much about sprites other than that I love the look.
So, deal or no deal. Here is what I know:
The current owner bought it from someone who planned on refurbishing it. He bought it from someone who planned on refurbishing it. That individual bought it while running, and in fact drove it from where he bought it to his home. He then dismantled it, and ran out of time. Our seller bought it, in pieces, and intended on refurbishing it, but ran out of time. However, he owns an auto repair shop, so that is where it has spent its time. It has been less than 1 year since the last time it ran. However, we have all of the original parts minus one window crank. The headlights are burned out, but it takes pretty standard headlights. I'm not gonna lie to you, there is some rust and body rot. However, the UGLIEST part of the car is just the cabin, because the upholstery glue is still there. Underneath the glue, the body is perfect. The e-break works fine, but locks sometimes. They have no proof that the engine or transmission work, but they did right up until they were taken out of the car, and it comes with all the original belts and everything. Also, the transmission is rebuildable. Apparently there were 2 types of sprite transmissions were available at the time, one rebulidable and one not? The glass is all intact. The chrome just needs some polish. They say the seats are even comfy! To go with the deal, one of the previous owners bought new rear and side mirrors, new license plate light fixtures, and headlight grills all in brand new never used chrome, to class it up. It all goes with the deal. The short of it is that every part that will make the car work is included. It even comes with extra parts. However it will take work to be road worthy.
The seller says: Great looking, light as a feather, built solidly. Easily hobbyable, and I've heard that with a slightly larger engine, even a standard Chevy block and some Honda civic breaks its like a [censored] race car. The front carriage has plenty of space for expansion. I'm sending some pictures. if you want any pictures of any thing specific, just let me know.
I know this is quite the hefty first post /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif but I am really excited about getting a new hobby car. What I am wondering, is if this is a good deal. Also, how much do you think it would cost to fix it up/restore it?
I have never fully restored a car before. I have done a bit of work on the MG... (replaced the fuel pump and such) and have no problem learning about how to perform this kind of operation. Any recommendations on where to start on a restore if I go forward?
