Re: Paint on original Spridget valance (behind grille) question

On Dec 19, 2005, at 3:16 PM, Dan Gillitzer wrote:

> Has anyone ever seen a spridget valance with original paint? I  
> think that the
> area behind the grille is supposed to be painted black. Biff Jones  
> has the
> best example there probably is, BUT it's a black car, so no help.  
> What I'd
> like to know, is exactly what areas were painted; just the vertical  
> sections
> on either side of the radiator, or did they paint some of the  
> horizontal areas
> also?

Dan,

What year?  Bugeyes were painted in the body color.

Bob Kitterer

1960 Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Sprite Mk III (Trevor, in boxes)
2000 Miata Special Edition