It is always nice to be able to improve a classic with a new
convertible top. Check out this project on this Austin Healy Sprite.
Austin-Healey introduced the Sprite at the Monte Carlo Grand
Prix weekend in 1958. This sports car utilized parts from BMC econoboxes and
did not even had a trunk lid. The luggage had to be loaded through the cockpit.
Even with these inconveniences, they soon became an object of affection and
brought a new level of motoring at a very affordable price. The first editions
were called the Frogeye, because of the unfortunate location of the headlights.
The headlights were supposed to be retractable, but remained fixed as a cost
saving measure. Austin-Healey introduced an updated version in 1961, with headlights
in a more traditional position. This Mark II version also added an exterior
trunk lid at the rear, and front disc brakes. A badge-engineered MG Midget was
introduced the same year and was nearly identical to the Healey.
source: http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z12983/Austin-Healey-Sprite.aspx
by Daniel Vaughan
http://www.cooksupholstery.com
Austin-Healey introduced the Sprite at the Monte Carlo Grand
Prix weekend in 1958. This sports car utilized parts from BMC econoboxes and
did not even had a trunk lid. The luggage had to be loaded through the cockpit.
Even with these inconveniences, they soon became an object of affection and
brought a new level of motoring at a very affordable price. The first editions
were called the Frogeye, because of the unfortunate location of the headlights.
The headlights were supposed to be retractable, but remained fixed as a cost
saving measure. Austin-Healey introduced an updated version in 1961, with headlights
in a more traditional position. This Mark II version also added an exterior
trunk lid at the rear, and front disc brakes. A badge-engineered MG Midget was
introduced the same year and was nearly identical to the Healey.
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