Ok Larry...I'm calling you on this statement:
> Now for my personal predjudice....stay away from the
> 75 thru 79s.
> They had a different engine. Not as "bullet proof"
> as the earlier
> years and parts arent as easy to come by.
I'll give you the "not as bulletproof" BUT The parts
are just as available as the 1275 parts!
Pat,
I would recommend a 1275 (pre 75) car to you over the
later 1500(75-79)even though I own a 1500. The 1275 is
a very strong and reliable engine as built. The 1500
is an ok engine but CAN be made VERY reliable. Where
cost is an issue, you wouldn't want to go down this
avenue.
If you actually look at a 1500 then I strongly
recommend you have someone that knows the 1500s look
at the car for you. If you want a list of things to
look for, let me know and I'll be happy to forward you
a list. As far as things to look for body wise...that
list applies to all of the Spridgets.
Dan Dwelley
77 Midget 1500 (Modified to be a reliable engine)
Alexandria, Va.
--- Larry Cogan <woodrat@spacey.net> wrote:
> Hi Pat: You have come to the right place to ask for
> advice. As
> "lists" go, its a big one, and we all have our
> notions about which of
> the cars is better. One thing to consider is that a
> Bugeye will be
> about twice, or more, as expensive to purchase as a
> later model, in
> comparable condition. Also, with the Bug, you have
> nowhere to lock
> anything away. The storage area is behind the seat,
> accessable to
> anyone with an intrest. The ones after the Bug had
> a lockable trunk.
> A little later they had roll up windows and doors
> that lock. Of
> course hardtops were/are available.....with that
> combo you have a
> "secure" car.
>
> I have a Bug and love it. I also have a 70 with a
> hardtop on it and
> love it too. If this is to be your daily driver and
> only car, my guess
> is you would be happiest with roll up windows and a
> hard top later,
> when you find one.
>
> Now for my personal predjudice....stay away from the
> 75 thru 79s.
> They had a different engine. Not as "bullet proof"
> as the earlier
> years and parts arent as easy to come by. Finally,
> before you go
> looking at cars, buy a book ....this is
> important....the book is,
> "Original Sprite/Midget". You can get it from Moss
> Motors at (800)
> 667-7872. While you are ordering the book ask for
> their free catalog.
> Good luck, youre about to go off on an exciting
> quest. Dont buy the
> first car you see. There will be better ones. And
> ask away, there is
> immense knowledge and talent on this list. Larry
>
>
=====
Dan Dwelley
77 Midget
Alexandria, Va.
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