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Dedicated to the memory of the late Brian Archer who fulfilled his dream to re-create John Sprinzel's Sebring Sprite Coupé

 

Sebring Sprites (and similar) FOR SALE
and Wanted

The information below is provided for your interest - I have no financial or other interest in any sales which may take place.
WJJ 998 4
hopwood 1
hopwood 24
hopwood 4
Recently completed Sebring Replica Coupe. Contact Brian Mulcare (01202) 694240
Frogeye for restoration with Ashley or steel bonnet. Log book and parts to complete
Speedwell GT Replica
body kit and donor car
Midget Hill Climb car with 'works' (tall sidescreen) hardtop
For any of the above contact Gerri Hopwood on 01925 711888

 

Butch-14
1959 Sebring Works Car
[ Butch Gilbert] Restored to a high standard, Butch is looking for a figure in the order of US$ 140K.
The number 54 car won its class at Sebring driven by Phillip Stiles and Hugh Sutherland. Link
or enquire via Feedback  


WANTED
Minilite
Tony Giordano is looking for a set of original 5" or 5½" X 13, Minilite Knock-on wheels (not copies) preferably in the USA. Email him or
tel: 001-203-904-3244 (cell)

 

Stephen Bowen ReplicaSEBRING REPLICA
FOR SALE
£16,500 o.n.o.

Now that Stephen Bowen has completed restoration of his original Sebring WJB 707 he has decided to part with his Archers Sebring Coupé Replica built in the 90's for road and rally use. See the car's
web page for more details. Interested parties please contact me, initially, via Feedback and I will put you in touch with Stephen.

FOR SALE
SEBRING REPLICA PROJECT
£6,800
now £6,250

Midget & Sprite Club Member, Paul Wiles wishes to sell his Archers Sebring kit, currently in France but returning to the UK in the Spring
FULL DETAILS BELOW

WANTED
Nick Conklin is looking for a Shorrock Boost Gauge
Contact me via Feedback
650 FTX 9

Supercharged Sprite For Sale ~ Offers on £9,000
Modified in the 60's with a PEMA bonnet and with an Allard-installed Shorrock C75B supercharger this car featured in Hot Car mag. It has a Les Leston steering wheel, folding hood conversion and other unusual features. Contact Nick Record on: 07836573204
650 FTX

 

SEBRING SPRITE PROJECT FOR SALE: £6250 Paul Wiles 0754 3328498

An opportunity to purchase an Archers Garage Sebring Sprite body kit and 95% of the remaining parts required to build a complete car.

Archer parts: Sebring bonnet; Sebring Coupe top; standard Frogeye Sprite rear body section in fibreglass; front and rear screens; Sebring aluminium skinned doors (as Sprinzel version); but NO sidescreens. All body parts are new and have never been fitted. Complete with fitting instructions, as supplied by Archers.

Donor Car: 1967 MG Midget 1275 rolling shell on wire wheels with good tyres; braking system still fitted and working, as is the steering; other parts included: propshaft, radiator,heater, wiper motor, petrol tank, quick-release Monza fuel cap, complete set of instruments; also new body repair panels: floor pans, outer cills and others needed to complete repairs. Basically a sound car which was on the road last year (parts missing from the car are front wings, bonnet, doors, windscreen, bootlid, dashboard, trim and carpets). 1275 engine and gearbox - condition is unknown, but complete with all ancillaries - for reconditioning.

From 1960 Austin Healey Sprite: ID Vin plate with number; V5C with original registration number; (Small amount of history); other parts from the car: front grille (needing refurbishment); pair of seats (also needing refurb and re-trim); good steel dashboard; rear over-riders; aluminium cockpit trim.

Period Accessories included in the price: Enrico Nardi black leather rimmed steering wheel with engraved boss "Sprinzel Sebring Sprite"; 3 original Lucas back-mounting WFT 576 spotlights (1 for reverse, 2 as front spots); set Maserati air horns; plus more.

Parts needed: Wiring loom; front and rear sidelights.

Asking price: £6,850

Contact: Paul Wiles on 07794 882487

The project is currently stored in northern Normandy, France but the plan is to bring it back to the UK, to South-east Essex, in early spring 2012, unless Paul receives a serious enquiry which would make its transfer sooner.