Gary, Not sure why no replies. Idon't think the price is out of line for a
really nice car.
As you can see from the other replies there are otherswho are interested in
Sprites.
My local club is multi-marque and I can say in the midwest at least interest
in sprites is alive and well. One member just had a bugey restored to
original specification and a pretty high standard
(http://www.flatwater.org/newsletters.html click on feb. and go to page five
for a pic.). I have nothing against modified sprites, but it was nice to
see an original car after seeing so many fat tired bugeyes with minilites.
I have had three box sprites in the past, but am not in the market for a
bugeye at the moment.
Regards,
Greg Lemon
54 BN1
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jackson Krall" <jackson_krall@yahoo.com>
To: <Editorgary@aol.com>
Cc: <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, May 09, 2005 10:04 PM
Subject: Re: Bugeye Sprites, anyone?
> I love em, I've got 2+1/2 AN5 projects(the rear 1/2 I
> plan on turning into a trailer). My garage is full.
>
> JK
> NYC
> BN1,2,7,BJ8,AN5,MGC,TD
>
>
> --- Editorgary@aol.com wrote:
> > A few days ago, I posted information on an original,
> > one-owner Bugeye Sprite
> > that an acquaintance of mine has decided to sell.
> > Since original, unmolested
> > cars don't come along too often, and Bugeyes once
> > had quite a following, I
> > thought SOMEONE on this list might be interested.
> > Didn't get any responses -- not even any comments or
> > queries.
> > That surprised me. Does that mean that no one on
> > this particular list cares
> > about Bugeyes, or that they aren't of much interest
> > to anyone anymore? Could
> > that be?
> > Of course, his asking price of $12,000 was pretty
> > strong, but I didn't think
> > it was too out of line. Certainly left a little room
> > for bargaining, without
> > seeming to be insulting.
> >
> > So, topic for discussion -- Is there no longer any
> > interest in the Bugeye as
> > a collectible, restorable car in its original state?
> > One might certainly
> > assume that since we haven't had a Bugeye to judge
> > at Healey Concours in several
> > years.
> > Or is it simply that Bugeye owners and aficionados
> > don't cross paths with big
> > Healey owners any more?
> > Opinions, anyone?
> > Cheers
> > Gary Anderson
> >
>
>
>
>
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