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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