In a message dated 04/19/2000 2:05:00 AM Mountain Daylight Time,
pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com writes:
> Kevin,
>
> I've never seen the Smoothline product in person (only photos) but they
> look pretty good and are similar looking to the original MKI hardtop. I'm
> not aware of any others currently made for the Bugeye. The blue hardtop you
> refer to is a factory style that was available for the MKIII and IV Sprites
> (II and III Midgets) though they are not interchangeable between Marques
> (back edge is slight ly different depending on body style) and won't fit a
> Bugeye. I don't know for sure, but Peter C. might have one for a Bugeye,
> check with him. Your best bet is to find an original MKI factory top if you
> can. They probably range from $150 to $500 and usually need some degree of
> restoration. You might also try posting a "parts wanted" on the Midget and
> Sprite Club web site. http://www.mgcars.org.uk/midgetspriteclub/
>
> Gerard
Kevin,
The first time I was in Comfort, Fisher had two of the early hardtops...might
want to contact him and pick it up next year at Spridgetstock 2001.
RH
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