I'll "Fast Orange" to that!! Brad
Bryan Vandiver wrote:
> I'll "goop" to that!
>
> - Bryan Vandiver (59-bugeye)
>
> >To: "'spridgets@autox.team.net'" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> >Subject: RE: MkI & MkII Questions (LONG)
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> >
> >
> > I find that the most interesting thing about Bugeye Sprites (and Datsun
> >240Z's or 1974 Fiat X1/9's etc. etc. etc.) is that, because the cars were so
> >inexpensive and easy to "personalize" when they were new, it is vitually
> >impossible to find one that has not been modified, improved, hot rodded,
> >1275's, 5-speeded, mag wheeled etc. etc. etc.
> >
> >What makes the Spridgets unique (in my opinion) is that people who love to
> >restore the cars to absolutely original condition (or maintain them that
> >way, as Biff is doing with the 1700 mile car) can co-exist with the "we
> >tight" crowd who still love to get their hands dirty and produce their own
> >personal dream machine. Unfortunately it is rare if not impossible to find
> >this co-existence when it comes to Big Healeys, Jag XK's and E's, Triumph
> >TR3-4's etc. etc.
> >
> >Personally I love the completely original aspect. But I would love to try a
> >hot 1275 with a 5-speed.
> >
> >Spridgets were always designed to be a "hands-on" car. I hope and pray that
> >never changes. So break out a bottle of hand cleaner and celebrate!
> >
> >
> >Daniel58612
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