Ted,
Do yourself and wife a favour and go for a '68 Midget. It's already got a 1275
engine, its more comfortable than a Bugeye, windup windows, lockable boot, a
hood that can be put up or taken down in 30 seconds, these are all things to
consider in a daily driver. But most of all the '68 had the very attractive
vertical bar front grille.
If you haven't already done so, you might want to have a look at the web site
for the Sprite Car Club of Australia:
http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/downs/4936
Cheers,
Eriks Skinkis
Neesham, Ted wrote:
> I am some what torn between two opposed ideas.
>
> I live in Perth, Western Australia. It would be no surprise for you good
> people to not know where it is! The Sprite market here is very small.
>
> My wife recently got a new job - lots of responsibility, where's the
> money!!! She starts work before public transport even thinks about their
> first service of the day.
>
> My wife decided we need another car. I thought great!
>
> She suggested a Sprite. I said sure (rubbing my hands in anticipation)!
>
> I told my wife that a vehicle such as a Sprite MUST be kept in a garage and
> we seem to have some level of agreement (previously I was not able to gain
> consensus on said garage due to an alleged history of acquisition without
> disposal)!
>
> Present Project:
> Build a 6 x 8 meter double car brick garage.
> Status: Drawing up plans and costing construction.
>
> Problem 1:
> I prefer the appearance of the Mark I Sprite - just my preference. My wife
> wants a daily driver. I know my son (8 years old) dose not care what we
> drive but, prefers to look good (Image conscious at 8???) I get the feeling
> that I am more likely to pick up a daily driver if I look to the later
> models or the Midget.
>
> Problem 2:
> My wife wants a daily driver. When she heard I was planning on a RSJ in the
> garage to facilitate the removal of large heavy objects - well you can
> guess. The plan has not changed - yet! I would like to get a Mark I and play
> a lot:
> Install 1275cc
> Install 5 speed box (possibly celica as can't identify Datsun 210 at
> this stage)
> Disc conversion
>
> Follow playing by much driving and repeat the process.
>
> Help!!
> Comments!!
> Thoughts!!
>
> PS:
>
> Ulix - loved the web page!
> The temp here in Perth was 36 C, but a pleasant sea breeze has come in - I
> really want to go far a drive but it's not the same in a suzuki!
>
> Ted
>
> WannaB Owner.
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