Yea that is a very good question. I was so damn close to buying it and I
forgot I have a student in England who would have picked it up too.
The search continues.
Lin
On Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 11:25 AM, Mike/Donna Carpenter <
mail4carpenters@peoplepc.com> wrote:
> Hi Linda,
>
> Yep, that is it. I have to say that the top looks excellent on a MK II
> Sprite! I would like to get a hold of one also. I wonder how many were
> made?
>
> Mike C
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Linda Grunthaner
> Sent: Jun 12, 2008 11:03 AM
> To: Mike/Donna Carpenter
> Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] '63 Sprite - VIR
>
> Mike, Donna & Spridgets,
> Is this the hardtop you describe? If so it is called Warwick and yes made
> by Healey. It will fit the square MKII & III as well as the Bugeye although
> looks best on the MKII or MKIII (windowless side curtain square body
> Sprites). I've been looking for one for 2 years ever since saw one on a
> square body Sprite while I read several articles on the Healey Co. and so
> far I only found one in the UK. Unfortunately even though it was on eBay the
> owner wouldn't let me bid because I couldn't pick it up. From what I've
> heard these Warwicks will sell for approximately $1500. if you can even find
> one although I am determined to own one so I'll just have to save up and
> keep looking. I think the one in the UK (needed lots of work) sold for
> around $400. to $600. US dollars even with shipping overseas it would have
> been a great deal. They are so cool : )
> Happy motoring,
> Linda
>
> Sorry you all can't see the image, but if interested I'll send it to those
> interested. I can't seem to find the website for it I only have a pict file.
>
> 62 California Sprite "Pinky"
> www.freewebs.com/lgrunthaner
>
>
> On Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 1:27 PM, Mike/Donna Carpenter <
> mail4carpenters@peoplepc.com> wrote:
>
>> Hey you Spridgeteers,
>>
>> Does anyone know who or is the owner of the iris blue '63 Sprite with very
>> rare Healey hardtop that raced at VIR last weekend? The hardtop was really
>> neat and the Sprite was excellent. I beautiful car with the right period
>> size tires.
>>
>> Mike C
>>
>>
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