First Classic - Austin Healey Sprite, FrogEye

[anonymous-user]

With an empty space in the garage I was wondering whether a Frog Eye Sprite would be the best way to enter Classic Car ownership.

from my limited research, they seem to be small, lightweight, cheap and easy to work on, with a multitude of upgrades available ...

Any feedback on what I should be looking for other than rust !

Thanks.

[anonymous-user]

Being based in Germany, NL isn't to far;

http://www.erclassics.com/Triumph-Spitfire-classic...

http://www.erclassics.com/Austin-Healey-Sprite-cla...

http://www.erclassics.com/Triumph-Spitfire-classic...

http://www.erclassics.com/Austin-Healey-Frogeye-cl...

http://www.erclassics.com/Austin-Healey-Frogeye-cl...


https://www.classicdriver.com/en/comparison/nodes/...

Any comments?

I do not mind some basic work, appreciate they rust etc, just want something small, cheap and light to learn some basic DIY on.

[anonymous-user]

gnc said:

i had one in the seventies. bit expensive now, why not go for a later spridget, bit more comfortable and slightly faster. but a lot cheaper. basicaly the same car but updated ( slightly )

They are OK, but I really like the Mark I looks.

You do seem t pay 50% of the price for a MKIV, interesting as it would be a first outing into classics!

Edited by Trexthedinosaur on Monday 21st March 14:07

[anonymous-user]

http://www.erclassics.com/Triumph-Spitfire-classic...

http://www.erclassics.com/Austin-Healey-Sprite-cla...


Enquired about these two

[anonymous-user]

Hello, yes LHD really, quite a few available although RHD would not be a problem of the price and condition was right.

That's amazing Phil, you are the only owner since 1969!

[anonymous-user]

Off to see a Midget on Saturday on the way to Denmark

[anonymous-user]

I should have been more specific ...

Although a midget in Amsterdam could have been a whole different story.