Rod- If it has the 1/4 elliptics, it's definitely a '62-63 as Brian said. The
'64s
had the semi-elliptics, rollup windows, and the small journal 1098( these are
referred to as MKII1/2's). In early '65, I believe, They went to the large
journal
1098 which is much more durable. Vintage acceptability depends on your local
rules, here in RMVR, you can run any factory engine produced prior to 1968, as
long as you declare your true displacement. I haven't had the chance to race my
'62 yet, but everyone I've talked to says the 1/4 elliptic cars are more fun and
more willing to go where you put it.
Mark Haynes
'62 Sprite
Brian Evans wrote:
> This is probably a Mk2 Sprite, similar to Mk1 Midget. i say probably
> because I don't remember if they went to a different MK# when they put the
> 1100 engine in, to replace the 948. It seems to me that It was built in
> '62 or 63, after which they went to semi-ecliptic springs and wind up
> windows. It should also have disc brakes from stock, while 948 cars would
> have had drum brakes all round.
>
> I think it would be a great car - I did after all race a very similar 1961
> Midget Mk1 for three years. You could go to the 948 engine and run in an
> under one litre class, you could punch out the 1100 and run in an under
> 1275 class if such a thing exists, all of the suspension stuff for early
> spridgets is totally applicable. i expect that I have a set of top bows
> for it if you get stuck, and you should be able to get everything for this
> car very easily for a ton of different suppliers.
>
> Brian
>
> At 10:47 PM 04/18/2000 -0400, RodsINTOMG@aol.com wrote:
> >Chuck,
> >
> >I'm considering a Sprite project and have some questions. I'm CCing the list
> >for more feedback as well. I have a chance to buy a (I think '66 AH Sprite,
> >1/4 eliptical springs and 1,100 engine). The car is straight and nearly
> >complete, lacks top and top bows. I thought I would buy it and maybe use it
> >as a daily driver in an attempt to overcome the 12-13 mph my Chevy truck
> >gets. The car is cheap ($800) but has a cracked engine block, but comes with
> >another engine which we think is okay. Good tires and lots $ spent on brakes
> >and etc. recently. The question is: is this car a good prospect as a someday
> >vintage racer or should I hold out for a '67 with a 1275 motor? Is this one
> >of those cars that can go either way - 1100 or 1275 or will it be illegal in
> >our group to run a 1275 in this car. Is the 1/4 elipticals an issue? Are
> >1/2 elipes much better?
> >
> >Your thought (and anyones) are welcome,
> >
> >Rod Schweiger
> >'64 MGB, but thought I should have built a spridget
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