Howdy,
Dan Wrote:
"What makes the Spridgets unique (in my opinion) is that people who love to
restore the cars to absolutely original condition (or maintain them that
way, as Biff is doing with the 1700 mile car) can co-exist with the "we
tight" crowd who still love to get their hands dirty and produce their own
personal dream machine. Unfortunately it is rare if not impossible to find this
co-existence when it comes to Big Healeys"
I guess you don't subscribe to the Healey List.
Jay Fishbein, CT
Daniel Thompson wrote:
> I find that the most interesting thing about Bugeye Sprites (and Datsun
> 240Z's or 1974 Fiat X1/9's etc. etc. etc.) is that, because the cars were so
> inexpensive and easy to "personalize" when they were new, it is vitually
> impossible to find one that has not been modified, improved, hot rodded,
> 1275's, 5-speeded, mag wheeled etc. etc. etc.
>
> What makes the Spridgets unique (in my opinion) is that people who love to
> restore the cars to absolutely original condition (or maintain them that
> way, as Biff is doing with the 1700 mile car) can co-exist with the "we
> tight" crowd who still love to get their hands dirty and produce their own
> personal dream machine. Unfortunately it is rare if not impossible to find
> this co-existence when it comes to Big Healeys, Jag XK's and E's, Triumph
> TR3-4's etc. etc.
>
> Personally I love the completely original aspect. But I would love to try a
> hot 1275 with a 5-speed.
>
> Spridgets were always designed to be a "hands-on" car. I hope and pray that
> never changes. So break out a bottle of hand cleaner and celebrate!
>
>
> Daniel58612
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