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Re: Bugeye Sprites, anyone?

To: Editorgary@aol.com
Subject: Re: Bugeye Sprites, anyone?
From: Jackson Krall <jackson_krall@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 9 May 2005 20:04:45 -0700 (PDT)
I love em, I've got 2+1/2 AN5 projects(the rear 1/2 I
plan on turning into a trailer). My garage is full.

JK
NYC
BN1,2,7,BJ8,AN5,MGC,TD


--- Editorgary@aol.com wrote:
> A few days ago, I posted information on an original,
> one-owner Bugeye Sprite 
> that an acquaintance of mine has decided to sell.
> Since original, unmolested 
> cars don't come along too often, and Bugeyes once
> had quite a following, I 
> thought SOMEONE on this list might be interested. 
> Didn't get any responses -- not even any comments or
> queries.
> That surprised me. Does that mean that no one on
> this particular list cares 
> about Bugeyes, or that they aren't of much interest
> to anyone anymore? Could 
> that be?
> Of course, his asking price of $12,000 was pretty
> strong, but I didn't think 
> it was too out of line. Certainly left a little room
> for bargaining, without 
> seeming to be insulting.
> 
> So, topic for discussion -- Is there no longer any
> interest in the Bugeye as 
> a collectible, restorable car in its original state?
> One might certainly 
> assume that since we haven't had a Bugeye to judge
> at Healey Concours in several 
> years.
> Or is it simply that Bugeye owners and aficionados
> don't cross paths with big 
> Healey owners any more?
> Opinions, anyone?
> Cheers
> Gary Anderson
> 



                
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