Dave,
Australian assembled Midgets did not have any emission control gear (bonus), and
all had the black wrinckle paint metal dashboards. However they were only
assembled in Australia from late '67 to '71. The '68 and '69 models basically
being the same as your '67 (+ reverse lights). Prior to 1967 only Sprites were
assembled in Australia.
I've found minor differences on the Aussie cars can be confusing (and
interesting) when comparing with UK assembled cars.
Cheers,
Eriks.
Dave wrote:
> Go one more year back and you still get all that good stuff
> plus a more classic looking (imho) dashboard and trim, WAY less smog
> junk and no reverse lamps stuck in the body.
>
> dave
> '67 midget
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Eriks Skinkis <eriks@netspace.net.au>
> To: Neesham, Ted <Ted.Neesham@health.wa.gov.au>
> Cc: 'spridgets@autox.team.net' <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> Date: Thursday, February 18, 1999 10:43 PM
> Subject: Re: Hmmm ..... Questions!
>
> >Ted,
> >
> >Do yourself and wife a favour and go for a '68 Midget. It's already got a
> 1275
> >engine, its more comfortable than a Bugeye, windup windows, lockable boot,
> a
> >hood that can be put up or taken down in 30 seconds, these are all things
> to
> >consider in a daily driver. But most of all the '68 had the very attractive
> >vertical bar front grille.
> >
> >If you haven't already done so, you might want to have a look at the web
> site
> >for the Sprite Car Club of Australia:
> >http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/downs/4936
> >
> >Cheers,
> >Eriks Skinkis
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >Neesham, Ted wrote:
> >
> >> I am some what torn between two opposed ideas.
> >>
> >> I live in Perth, Western Australia. It would be no surprise for you good
> >> people to not know where it is! The Sprite market here is very small.
> >>
> >> My wife recently got a new job - lots of responsibility, where's the
> >> money!!! She starts work before public transport even thinks about their
> >> first service of the day.
> >>
> >> My wife decided we need another car. I thought great!
> >>
> >> She suggested a Sprite. I said sure (rubbing my hands in anticipation)!
> >>
> >> I told my wife that a vehicle such as a Sprite MUST be kept in a garage
> and
> >> we seem to have some level of agreement (previously I was not able to
> gain
> >> consensus on said garage due to an alleged history of acquisition without
> >> disposal)!
> >>
> >> Present Project:
> >> Build a 6 x 8 meter double car brick garage.
> >> Status: Drawing up plans and costing construction.
> >>
> >> Problem 1:
> >> I prefer the appearance of the Mark I Sprite - just my preference. My
> wife
> >> wants a daily driver. I know my son (8 years old) dose not care what we
> >> drive but, prefers to look good (Image conscious at 8???) I get the
> feeling
> >> that I am more likely to pick up a daily driver if I look to the later
> >> models or the Midget.
> >>
> >> Problem 2:
> >> My wife wants a daily driver. When she heard I was planning on a RSJ in
> the
> >> garage to facilitate the removal of large heavy objects - well you can
> >> guess. The plan has not changed - yet! I would like to get a Mark I and
> play
> >> a lot:
> >> Install 1275cc
> >> Install 5 speed box (possibly celica as can't identify Datsun 210
> at
> >> this stage)
> >> Disc conversion
> >>
> >> Follow playing by much driving and repeat the process.
> >>
> >> Help!!
> >> Comments!!
> >> Thoughts!!
> >>
> >> PS:
> >>
> >> Ulix - loved the web page!
> >> The temp here in Perth was 36 C, but a pleasant sea breeze has come in -
> I
> >> really want to go far a drive but it's not the same in a suzuki!
> >>
> >> Ted
> >>
> >> WannaB Owner.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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