I drive a MkII - not as sexy as a bugeye, but I love her. She doesn't have
roll up windows or door locks and that's part of her appeal. I don't care
how long it takes me to put the top on, and it's actually quite warm in the
cabin. Of course Ted, your wife may vary! :) Now my husband, that's
another matter - it's a lot of fun watching him squeezing in and out of the
car! And he just smiles when I tell him I want a bugeye as well.
LeighEllen
'62 MkII Sprite - 'Ebony'
At 08:14 AM 18-02-99 -0800, Rick/Carolyn wrote:
>Hi Ted,
>
>I believe you were the home of the Cup races several years back in
>Perth. This puts you high on the map in my book.
>
>Personally, I like the looks and appeal of a Bug-I. They are harder and
>more expensive to find but well worth it from the responses of the
>general public while driving. Are they a good daily driver? Well that
>depends on how they are maintained.
>
>There are some good features on the square body Spridgets though. Like
>roll up windows, better ride, door locks, cheaper body parts. A lady
>might like them better, becuase the tops are easier to install, they
>don't leak as much air inside when it's cold. It is a much more modern
>car, and more comfortable then the Bug-I's.
>
>List don't flame me I've had both and like both models for different
>reasons. Just my 2 cts worth.
>
>Rick
>
>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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