[Spridgets] Fwd: [BMCU] Time has come, Bugeye project or sale

[Mark Bradakis]

This could be a good project for somebody, an original RHD car.

mjb.


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Subject: 	[BMCU] Time has come, Bugeye project or sale
Date: 	Mon, 3 Jul 2023 09:26:45 -0600
From: 	Drew Frink <bugeye at drooartz.com>
To: 	BMCU-Members <bmcu-members at googlegroups.com>



Well, the time has come. I may love Bugeyes, but when it comes right 
down to it I don’t love restoration work. The reality is that I’m not 
going to finish this project, so it’s time to move it on.

The car is a 1959 Sprite. Original RHD car, sold initially in Penryn, 
Cornwall. Imported to the USA by George Broomfield (Director of 
Manufacturing for Delorean) — I bought the car from his grandson.

The GOOD:

   * Bodywork was done by Schneider Auto in SLC, and is in fantastic shape.
   * Wheels and tires are new.
   * Car is complete (or at least was when I took it apart for bodywork)
   * Includes a factory hardtop in good shape
   * Has a 948 engine and ribcase transmission, also includes a 1275 for
     rebuilding
   * Includes a Datsun 5-speed and the necessary conversion pieces
   * Includes parts to convert to front disc brakes (but those pieces
     likely need to be rebuilt)
   * I have the title and Heritage Certificate in hand
   * Some chrome has been redone


The BAD:

   * This is a car in boxes
   * Other than the bodywork and wheels, EVERYTHING else needs to be
     rebuilt including the engine
   * Things like brake/fuel lines and wiring will need to be totally done
     or bought in
   * Seats are rough, possibly rebuildable


If you’re interested, give me a call at 801-450-7493 or email me at 
drooartz at gmail.com <mailto:drooartz at gmail.com> and we can chat. I am not 
interested in parting the car out, would really like it to go to someone 
that will finish it and get it back on the road. It’s a good little car 
and deserves another chance to be on the road

-Drew Frink.


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