Eddie Maher and XSP Engines

Jonathan Whitehouse-Bird has drawn my attention to this fascinating article which has been compiled by Keith Dodd (of Mini Spares fame). It includes numerous details relating to the spec' of various XSP engine built at Morris Engines, Courthouse Green, Coventry. https://www.minispares.com/blog/2024/08/12/making-of-the-coopers-with-eddie-maher/

Dave O'Neill's Spare Parts For Sale

Graham Maggs' Amazing Repaint Job

Paul Watson R.I.P

I was sorry to learn that Paul Watson, owner of Sebring Sprite 100 UFM, has recently died and send our condolences to his wife and family. I understand that Paul's widow is selling both his Sprites, the Sebring and another both of which are Shorrock supercharged.

Girling Brake Pads and Shoes

I noted recently that Ken Grasing was having difficulty locating racing quality brake pads for his Girling Type 10 front calipers. I recalled that they were the same as those fitted at the rear on early Lotus Elans, confirmed by Emma Jacobs on the Facebook group. She referred him to www.questmead.co.uk and the MGB524 pad shape. They seem to have various materials available. Alternatively Aldon Automotive may be able to assist. Next, Ken wants some race linings for the 8" rear brakes of his Sebring (as on Riley 1.5) - Any suggestions out there?

Rare 1961 Le Mans footage comes to light

A message from Alex Schmitt in Hamburg, Germany.

Nikolaj E. Mortensen has the following parts for sale

SEBRING SPRITE REPLICA WITH SPEEDWELL MOINZA BONNET BASED ON 1960 SPRITE

Currently for sale on Ebay at £11,995 Seller can be contacted on 0791 867 3915

WANTED
Jez Hayter is looking for a Fastback bodied Sebring Sprite, preferably with 'A' Series engine and gearbox. He is also after a pair of sliding door handles like the Speedwell ones shown right. If you can help, please contact Jez Hayter by email if you can assist. Many thanks.

XSP Engine query

Wayne Fitzgerald is in Australia and has a Moke with a transverse A series 1275cc with a XSP prefix engine serial number XSP 2699/10. The Moke does not have an Australian compliance plate or any other obvious serial numbers to date the vehicle. So far he has not been able to find much information on the Moke build status or anything on XSP engines except Formula Junior and my Technical article on these engines.

If you can assist him please contact him via his email.

STRAIGHT CUT CLOSE RATIO GEARBOX FOR SALE - £750
(works well but inclined to jump out of 1st gear)

Also some Avon CR6ZZ tyres on powder-coated black steel rims.

For further information please email Morgan Sparrow.

Derek Stewart is thinking of offering his Sebring Fastback NOW SOLD

some earlier images below

This car is unique in having a Coventry Climax engine and Toyota 5-speed gearbox. A Sebring Fastback with bodywork by Archers Garage and built to a high standard. If interested please email Derek for more details. 674 VMX

Sprinzel Sebring Sprite Coupé body kit For Sale

Sprinzel Sebring Sprite Coupé fibreglass bodywork for sale. Used as bucks for alloy body project so some minor detail mods made/required. Located at Clanfield, on Gloucestershire/Oxfordshire borders. Buyer collects, sold as seen.

Offers around £1,000 for complete set, to David Lovegrove, via email please.

Austin-Healey Sebring Sprite Replica For sale

Based on a 1963 Austin Healey Sprite, now fully restored, with steel body and rear end plus an Archers fibreglass bonnet and hardtop, painted in California sage green. Fitted with a 950cc engine bored out to +60 fitted with flat top pistons on later fully floating lightened and balanced con rods. Brand new nos crankshaft (std/std). Uprated camshaft (CA4), 206 casting cylinder head with tubular exhaust manifold with side exit, running H4 SU carbs on Healey manifold. Standard gearbox with new type oil seal conversion, lightened flywheel with 9 spring type clutch. Full bolt in roll cage with removable door side bars (not currently fitted). Front with lowered and stiffer road springs, rear has 1/4 elliptic with rare Armstrong adjustable shock absorbers. Alloy radiator with electric cooling fan.

Looking for offers around £14,000 (Based in Tarporley ,Cheshire).
If interested please contact Simon Boardman on 07885 583715 or by email

Laurence Maudslay is offering his Archer Sebring Replica for sale on racecarsdirect.com at £17,500
For more information go to: link

Sebring Sprite Project For Sale

Kurt Barker has asked me to offer his project for sale.
Located in Lincoln, UK it includes:
Rolling chassis: 1970 MG Midget, 1275cc engine dyno’d at 59bhp in 2020 , with a single HIF44 carb, tubular exhaust manifold and stainless system. The car is fitted with Minilight alloys, rebuilt diff, Magic Midget front springs and larger anti-roll bar, MGB front damper conversion, rear springs have lowering blocks fitted. Dashboard is an immaculate restored replacement. Alloy gearknob and steering wheel. Midget windscreen. Oil cooler.

Bodywork: Front SS bonnet, Sprite Mk1 GRP doors, Sprite Mk1 GRP rear body including infill panels. Midget doors and bootlid come with the project, and a genuine steel Mk1 Sprite door. Paperwork: The donor car is a 1970 (J reg) MG Midget with a V5 in my name, restored in the 90’s and there is a comprehensive photo history of this. There’s also a thick folder of invoices for parts, past and present.
The car was driven regularly until mid-2021 until I took it off the road to begin the project.

NOW SOLD