David R. Steindorf wrote:
> Given all of the above, how realistic am I being? And, what might I expect to
> pay for what I'm hoping to buy?
Good Bugeyes go for 10k to 12k
Decent show quality drivers go from 7500-10,000
> 1. As I recall, my Sprite ran on regular leaded gas. How does one deal
> with that issue?
Unleaded keeps the oil and spark plugs cleaner, longer. No problems.
> 2. What about seatbelt and other safety laws?
Pre 67 cars do not need seatbelts but it's very easy to install them in
any Sprite. I run lap belts.
> 3. How difficult would it be for me to locate someone skilled in the
> mechanics of 1960s British sports cars? And where would I start to look for
> such a person? Should I find my mechanic before seriously looking for a car?
Any older mechanic (pre computer cars) can fix most mechanicals on
Sprites. And then there is the oshit team, we travel.
> 4. How difficult is it to find a decent, drivable 1959-60 Bugeye Sprite?
> Is this a pipedream or can I take this notion seriously?
They do come up forsale from time to time.
> 5. Assuming it is possible to find one of these cars in this day and age,
> how quickly might I be successful? And where should I start looking?
I have to sell a couple Sprites ;) I have 3 on the road.
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Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
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