They are still in business, and can be
reached at 503-362-3187
>Larry G. Miller wrote:
>>
>> The following company either built or was the U.S. distributor for the
>> fiberglass body/tube frame Frogeye Sprite. Any one on the list in the
Salem
>> area that knows if they are still in business? Just curious.
>>
>> Mini Motors Classic Coachworks
>> 2775 Cherry ave. NE
>> Salem, Oregon, 97303
>
>Last I heard, in 92, Rex Urban from Salem, Oregon was the sole
>distributor of the Healey Frogeye ($20,000 US turnkey) The company
>Healey Frogeye LTD originates from the Isle of White, England.
>They have copyrights to use the Healey name on their Frogeye model glass
>fibre (as they call it across the pond) I have seen this car and it is
>what the Bugeye would have evolved into. Nice ride, 1300 A+ engine,5
>speed, safty stuff, fancy frame (for future frame off restorations) no
>top, side curtains, etc. Not a bad price if you are considering a Jap
>Jellybeen drop top.
>I do not know if the car is still available, used to be you had to send
>the front cross member of any year Spridget to have one made, not so
>much in the States but from England. Rex took care of the cross members
>on this side.
>I don't know what or if Rex Urban still deals with these cars, he was
>also the importer of the Arkley kit.
>>
>> Larry Miller
>
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