Everything is correct that you question.
The rear panels are light grey and the floor mats are period Amco mats. The
original rubber mats varied in their shades of blue, green, etc.
This looks like a nice car but it would get points deducted for other areas.
If you're interested in concours and historical info, get a copy of the
Concours
guidelines as well the books on Sprites in addition to Horlers. This list has
less than a handful of people interested in originality.
PS I would doubt that this car has a period correct wire wheel setup.
jay fishbein
wallingford, ct
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From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
To: Spridget list <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sat, March 12, 2011 8:05:38 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye historical questions for reference see eBay #
320669636262
List,
I know this Bugeye listed on eBay # 320669636262 (See link below) is
restored and I am not ragging on the work actually I like what he has done
and if it were mine I'd slap a nice white hardtop on it and drive all
winter. But I am trying to gather as much info as possible before I start my
Bugeye project so he are a few questions I'd like answered for the sake of
AH Sprite history not that I am going strictly original but I'll try to.
So can anyone tell me if the Speedwell/Iris Blue had:
1. Blue vinyl on dash trim? I thought Bugeyes were polished anodized.
2. Light blue rubber mat? It is clearly original but it does flash with the
seats is that normal?
3. Dark blue seats and rear boot short section of vinyl mat, looks original
but again clashes with the transmission mat.
4. Light blue boot panels deep inside the boot, I thought that was
aftermarket and they originally were empty.
5. Metal look, OUTER CROSS MEMBER SECTION located on the inside just before
the seats.
Thanks,
Linda
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