The Innocenti Spyder S was based on the Austin-Healey Sprite, as it used the same suspension, steering, drivetrain, and engine, but it had a unique body styled by Ghia. It also included some luxuries not seen in the Sprite, such as wind-up windows, larger doors, and external door handles. This car is a Spyder S, which was introduced in 1963 with a slightly larger engine versus the original cars. The engine came from the Mark II Sprite. The S was different cosmetically over the earlier... Read Full Story
First, before going to a car dealership, buyers should already have an idea of the type of sports car they will be looking for. Do they want a convertible, a two-seater, a mid-engine sport car, or a luxury sports vehicle? These are questions prospective car buyers need to ask themselves before they start their search. This will make the selection process much easier. Buyers need to do their homework It would be best for prospective buyers to do some research ahead of time. Read car... Read Full Story
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The Austin-Healey Sprite is a small open sports car which was announced to the press in Monte Carlo by the British Motor Corporation (BMC) on 20 May 1958, just before that year's Monaco Grand Prix. It was intended to be a low-cost model that 'a chap could keep in his bike shed', yet be the successor to the sporting versions of the pre-war Austin Seven. The Sprite was designed by the Donald Healey Motor Company, which received a royalty payment from the... Read Full Story
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The Austin-Healey Sprite is a small open sports car which was announced to the press in Monte Carlo by the British Motor Corporation (BMC) on 20 May 1958, just before that year's Monaco Grand Prix. It was intended to be a low-cost model that 'a chap could keep in his bike shed', yet be the successor to the sporting versions of the pre-war Austin Seven. The Sprite was designed by the Donald Healey Motor Company, which received a royalty payment from the... Read Full Story
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The Austin-Healey Sprite is a small open sports car which was announced to the press in Monte Carlo by the British Motor Corporation (BMC) on 20 May 1958, just before that year's Monaco Grand Prix. It was intended to be a low-cost model that 'a chap could keep in his bike shed', yet be the successor to the sporting versions of the pre-war Austin Seven. The Sprite was designed by the Donald Healey Motor Company, which received a royalty payment from the... Read Full Story
If youre planning to restore your Midget or Sprite youve come to the right place! This fully revised and updated work contains detailed information on how to build a car using a Rover Group/Heritage bodyshell. With the aid of more than 1,000 illustrations and a text aimed at the do-it-yourselfer, this book tells you how to renovate bodywork, chassis and interiors; how to give new life to mechanical and electrical components; and how to modify your car for improved performance. 2nd ed. Hdbd... Read Full Story
Those three words come up together to form an image of grandeur, speed and extravagance. For who can afford classic sports cars? Only the affluent of course! But for the average “Joe” who dreams of having his own classic sports car and hopes to know more about it, this article is meant to provide information on this amazing “king of the road”. First know the foremost brands of classic sports cars. 1. Lotus Lotus is famous for coming up with the Lotus Elise 11S, Lotus Elise Motorsport... Read Full Story
Austin Healey Celebrates Fifty Years Donald Healey the designer of the Austin Healey range led an amazing life. He was born in Perranporth in Cornwall in 1898 and worked for a while with Tommy Sopwith on early aircraft development such as the Sopwith Pup. During the First World War, he became one of the first pilots to join the newly formed Royal Flying Corps, the forerunner of the present day RAF, and immediately saw action over France. He became the first person to make a wireless... Read Full Story
Meet Stephanie Quinn-West, the hottie made infamous by the Sprite spec ad that made the rounds online last week. Read the rest of the story below and check out a biography of Stephanie Quinn-West as well as photos and video of the cutie.
Sprite has certainly gotten a lot of free publicity from the fake Sprite spec ad that’s made waves online in the past week or so. Whether it’s welcome publicity remains to be seen. For those of you living under a rock and unaware of this story, first it... Read Full Story
Meet Stephanie Quinn-West, the hottie made infamous by the Sprite spec ad that made the rounds online last week. Read the rest of the story below and check out a biography of Stephanie Quinn-West as well as photos and video of the cutie. Sprite has certainly gotten a lot of free publicity from the fake Sprite spec ad that’s made waves online in the past week or so. Whether it’s welcome publicity remains to be seen. For those of you living under a rock and unaware of this story, first it was... Read Full Story
