I agree. I would gladly pay $10,000 to $15,000 for a documented concours
Mark II Sprite or Mark I Midget rather than spending more than that to
restore one to concours condition. (Been there, done that, will certainly
do it again, but would rather just buy one already done and drive it!)
Bob
-----Original Message-----
From: Bkitterer@aol.com <Bkitterer@aol.com>
To: spridgets@autox.team.net <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, July 19, 1999 5:50 PM
Subject: Re: For sale. '66
>List,
>
>We know this car and its owners. This is an excellent vehicle. Like many
of
>us these young people have put a great deal of effort (and $$$) into their
>dream car. We do not think anyone will go wrong with this car if you can
>find an agreeable price. Price is in the eyes of the beholder I guess.
They
>are a delightful couple.
>
>Bob and Annice
>1960 Sprite (Mk IV in diaguise)
>1966 Sprite Mk III (in boxes)
>
>
><< I will send you a brand new 3Com Palm III (digital personal organizer)
free
>of charge as a referral fee
>if you pass on my advertisement and it ends in a sale.
>FOR SALE (photos attached)
>Austin-Healey 1966 Sprite MKIII 'Roadster' 1275cc
>Beautiful and Professional Ground Up restoration (1997).
>British Racing Green, cream leather seats, cream removable top. Beige
>carpets.
>Roll bar, mini-lite wheels, racing gas cap and racing steering wheel.
>Over $17,000 invested (all receipts available) including $3,000 spent in
>June 1999
>with APT (Advanced Performance Technologies, Riverside, CA). Performance
>engine work included; head, guides, seals, values, rockers, gasket, stud
>kit,
>K&N filters, modified butterflies & throttle shafts, service of carbs.,
>Lucas vac
>distributor, completely new exhaust system, Dyno-tested and tuned.
>Sale of car will also include brand new a Sports-anti sway bar (not fitted,
>still in Moss box),
>and brand new special Kevlar brake pads (not fitted).
>Selling my Healey as I need a 4-seater for a baby seat and will be
restoring
>a Big Healey this
>summer. Must see to appreciate. Car located in Carlsbad, CA. Will sacrifice
>for $10,500 obo.
>Please contact;
>Spencer Lawes
>e-mail = lawes@earthlink.net <mailto:lawes@earthlink.net>
>phone 1-619-208-5901 (cellular)
>fax 1-760-603-8903
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