Congrats,
Hope to see it at the next Sprite rush.
Rick
Bkitterer@aol.com wrote:
> Hi Folks,
>
> Thanks to a lead from Philip we are now the proud owners of a 1966 (first
> sold in 1967) Mk III Sprite which is mostly in boxes. This is a So. Cal. one
> family, brother to brother, always garaged car which appears to have been
> driven about 107,000 miles. A ground up restoration was started in 1987 and
> a significant amount of the work has been done. The body/tub is ready for
> final sanding and paint. Engine compartment, passenger compartment, trunk
> and bottom of the car do have finished paint. Unfortunately it is one of our
> less favorite colors (BRG), sorry folks greens are not big with us. The dash
> has been redone, there is a new electrical harness and two old ones, several
> bumpers, two bonnets (one aluminum) and two trunk lids, a new carpet set and
> a roll of bulk carpet material, new SS brake lines and extra SS tubing, two
> steering wheels, one stock, one an Italian padded wheel, two grills and
> trim, one original, one new. All new front end and steering, new master
> cylinder, new windshield and seals which are installed in the frame. The
> 1098 engine and tranny and a 1275 engine, header but no exhaust pipe or
> muffler. A couple of dizzies, a generator and a neg. ground Lucas alternator,
> he has started the conversion to negative ground. The PO has already painted
> or powder coated most of the little parts. Radiator has been redone, heater
> core is OK, oil cooler is OK, rear has been converted to tube shocks. There
> are a couple of extra rims, two additional differentials, the front
> suspension and steering and another banjo w/rear suspension for a Mk II. A
> small library of books. Neither engine has been rebuild and there is no hood
> (top) or tonneau. Needs new tires and will most likely change the rims. For
> the moment the car is stored in our trailer and van waiting on garage space.
> We are hoping to be driving the car in 6 to 12 months. Will keep the list
> posted. Amazed new owners.
>
> Bob and Annice
> 1960 Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
> 1966 Sprite Mk III (in boxes)
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