I had a 67 Sunbeam Alpine for several years. A pretty
car, but didn't seem as quick as the Spridget. Seemed
kinda heavy for it's engine. Also, it shed parts
continually. We used to joke that the Alpine must
be a rear-engine car, since we almost always saw them
with the engine slung in the trunk at the junk yards.
chuck
Justin Cook wrote:
>
> When I set out to buy a LC last summer, I was interested in everything
> but sprites. But obviously things changed...
>
> I would like to hear from some people who have owned all sorts of
> different LCs over the years. Please compare the owning and driving
> experience of other cars to that of spridgets. I know I considered
> Fiats (124, 850, X1/9), Alfas (especially the "boat-tails"), Porsches
> (pre-74 911s, 356), triumphs, MGA, MGB, Sunbeams... I'm sure others
> have too.
>
> I think the spridgets have a great combination of low price, low snob
> level, easy parts availability, and fun driving. I'd really be
> interested in hearing some comparisons.
>
> Justin Cook
> 67 Sprite "Stinky"
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