All the early Midgets had disc wheels too, whether destined for the USA or
other markets. Wire wheels did not become a factory option on Sprites or
Midgets in any markets until 1963, and were never "standard" in the USA.
The "Ace" full wheel hubcaps were factory options on Midgets only.
Bob
-----Original Message-----
From: Bkitterer@aol.com <Bkitterer@aol.com>
To: spridgets@autox.team.net <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, September 02, 1999 2:17 AM
Subject: Re: RE: Midget Hubcaps
>
>In a message dated 9/2/99 5:46:25 AM, pasgeirsson@juno.com writes:
>
><< From what I
>understand, in the US, All of the early "square" Sprites were fitted with
>steel disc wheels and all of the earliest Midgets ALL had wire wheels and
>a
>bunch of extra chrome, like an MGB style side trim and a "power spear"
>down
>the middle of the bonnet. >>
>
>This is correct for the U.S. at least. Do not remember when the wires
became
>options.
>
>Bob and Annice
>1960 Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
>1966 Sprite Mk III (in boxes)
>Judson Supercharger (in boxes)
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