I've never seen a $23,950 Bugeye!!! Are there many out there?
Herb
On Sun, Oct 24, 2010 at 11:24 AM, Alan Inglis <alan.inglis@telus.net> wrote:
> Hi:
> I'm out of digest lurk mode to ask advice after a number of years of Midget
> ownership.
> I've always wanted a Bug-eye. I've found an older acid dipped body tub,
> hood, doors and back axle and pretty much nothing else.
> There are no VIN #. There is something inside the door A panel and I can
> read AN5 and the rest is illegible.
> The dipped body has new surface rust as well as usual rust problems - pin
> holes throgh floor and trunk, rust in rear A posts and rear 1/4 panels.
> Rockers seem OK.
> So here's the question.....Is the MK II Sprite or Mk I Midget a good source
> or interior parts for the bug-eye?
> I have most mechanical parts I'd need from a 1275 but I would still need
> dashboard, gauges and seats. Oh and alloy cockpit trim!!
> What else would I need?
> Maybe the car would be better used as a candidate for a race car or hot
> rod?
> I suppose that is another question!
> Well here is another.... In the long run will it be cheaper for me to buy
> the Bug-eye for sale now, locally, at $23,950?
> Your thoughts please.
> Alan
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