The resulting austinhealey sprite was an amalgamation of bmcs other compact cars. I have lots of great items listed at the moment so please check out my other items as i always combine postage costs for multiple auction wins so you save money on the cost of postage. Episode 4 frogeye sprite episode 5 saab 93 episode 6 dodge charger. Wheeler dealers experienced car trader mike brewer and acclaimed motor specialist ant anstead are gearing up to save motoring classics from the crusher. So here is the car, a 1960 frogeye sprite, in leaf green. Baixar e assistir night shift corretores do amor 1982 gratis. Wheeler dealers austin healey frogeye sprite video dailymotion. The body was stripped back and repairs were made to light areas, wheel arches and rear valence.
Dec 01, 20 frogeye sprite the complete story is the only book to have been written exclusively about the iconic mark 1 austin healey sprite. With stock of over 50,000 lines in a purpose built distribution centre, we manufacture and distribute classic british car parts to both trade and retail customers worldwide. Watch wheeler dealers season 14 episode 8 online 1965 austinhealey 3000 mkiii. Experienced car dealer mike brewer and multitalented mechanic, ant anstead are. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. Wheeler dealers show full episodes on demand motortrend. The book covers the full story of the design, development and. There are currently in excess of separate vehicles on the database, most of.
Wheeler dealers is a british television series produced by attaboy tv for the discovery. This frogeye required restoration to the bonnet and body tub. Ultimate specification frogeye sprite with only 3500 miles since full nut and bolt restoration undertaken by frontline mg 1460cc full race peter may engine with race spec 1. Watch wheeler dealers season 8 prime video amazon uk. The book covers the full story of the design, development and manufacture of the mark. See more ideas about austin healey sprite, austin healey and british sports cars. Welcome to frogeye spares for all austin healey sprite new and refurbished parts. Frogeye spares is a dedicated specialist in the austin healey mk1 frogeye. Fitted with a 1275cc engine rather than the traditional 948cc.
Flashback anthony fauci on the hiv epidemic 10 years ago medpage today. I have a passion for austin healey mk1 sprites and owned a 1958 frogeye sprite named gaps due to its poor panel fit. Watch wheeler dealers season 8, episode 4 austinhealey frogeye sprite. See 2 results for austin healey kit car for sale at the best prices, with the cheapest used car starting from. Sprite mki introduced may 1958 screen and hood fittings modified october 1958 sliding side windows introduced march 1960 sprite mkii launched may 1961. Wheeler dealers austinhealey frogeye sprite tv episode.
The sprite was announced to the press in monte carlo by the british motor corporation on 20 may 1958, two days after that years monaco grand prix. Frog eye sprite for sale in uk 61 used frog eye sprites. Wily wheeler dealers, mike brewer and edd china are back with a brand. Frogeye spritefrogeye sprite the complete story is the only book to have been written exclusively about the iconic mark 1 austin healey sprite. Its engine, gearbox, and suspension came from the austin a35, the rackandpinion steering, brakes, and back axle came from the morris minor, and the car was built by mg at abingdononthames. Mike attempts to double his money as he tries to turn a downatheel frogeye sprite into a premiership quality classic car, then test drives it around the brooklands motor museum.
Bugeye sprite, my first of many 2 seater roadsters. Xry 582, austin healey frogeye sprite mark 1, was bought by tom mcguinness on the 21st march 1960 from sunnydene garage in leicester for the princely sum of. Taking the engine out of an alfasud ti to fix it up. Welcome to the photographic database of uk registered mk1 austin healey sprites or frogeyes as they are known. Competitive, high quality parts, spares and accessories for all makes and models of classic british sportscars for over 30 years. Like was said before the p38 last week has kind of.
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I thought it was one of the better ones this episode too. Sebring sprite and frogeye sprite replicas and restorations. Usage public domain topics calvin and the colonel, classic tv. This is really a followon from my paint colour codes thread as it was getting a bit long and can be slow to load, especially with lots of photos.
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Mike tries to track down a frogeye sprite, the cute sports car with classic car. To see ads from the march, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. Auto veteran mike brewer joins forces with his mechanic mate with only. The bodywork is original but very rusty and in bad condition. For sale austinhealey frogeye sprite kgf classic cars. Apr, 2020 frogeye to the british, bugeye to the americans. Mike tries to track down a frogeye sprite, the cute sports car with classic car appeal. Ed upgrades the brakes from drums to discs, fits new alloy wheels, and gets the. Body 1958 austinhealey sprite mki, former us market car, fully strengthened and soundproofed allsteel semimonocoque, speedwell exterior door releases, headlamp grilles, front spot and fog lamps, reversing lamp, twin rollover hoops mounted on internal spaceframe support. All episodes 218 next mike attempts to double his money as he tries to turn a downatheel frogeye sprite into a premiership quality classic car, then test drives it around the brooklands motor museum. Austin healey frogeye sprite mk 1 rhd uk car white with full red interior.
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Mike and ant are bringing to auction a highly desirable 1965 austinhealey 3000 mkiii. In each episode, mike sets out to find a motor with moneymaking potential that he. Apr 18, 2011 sneak peek from episode 4 of the new series of wheeler dealers. I would say 99% of people would never be able to tell the difference between it and a real one. Classic chrome austin healey frogeye sprite 1960 na. The story behind this car starts in 1973 when my step mother was 19 she is.
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