The ideal guide for authentic restorations, covering Sprite and Midget models manufactured from 1958 to 1979. The best source for original specifications and equipment for every Austin-Healey model produced, from the first "Bugeye" Sprites of 1958 and the Mk1 MG Midgets of 1961; to the 1971 Sprite MkV and the 1974 Midget MkIV.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must for the committed Sprite or Midget owner.,
By A Customer
This review is from: Original Sprite and Midget (Original Series) (Hardcover)
This book covers virtually everything you will want to know about how your Sprite or Midget was made. Painstakingly researched and endlessly detailed. I refer to my copy constantly.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great, detailed information, with excellent pictures,
By "ckenwood" (Baton Rouge, LA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Original Sprite and Midget (Original Series) (Hardcover)
Horler's Original Sprite and Midget has to be the most thorough, in-depth look at these great little sports cars. I read and enjoyed the book before I owned my Sprite. Now that I am restoring one, the book is even more valuable to me. If you are looking for a book that tells the history and folklore of the Sprite, this may not be your book. (Though Horler's brief history is very well written.)
0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A good guide for restorers,
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This review is from: Original Sprite & Midget (Paperback)
The photos are helpfull and the color codes and information on production dates is invaluable. The one thing I wish there were more of, was more pictures and perhaps information on arkley, lenham, speedwell, and spitznel which were companies involved with racing that modified the body shape and tuned the cars for higher performance. They did at least discuss the innocenti. Apart from that I must admit I have read and reread the section on the mk 3 midgets more than I can count. I love this book.
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First Sentence:
In September 1969 I bought my first Austin-Healey Sprite, a 1959 Mkl in Old English White. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
axle tunnel, rear cockpit edge, bonnet slam panel, absorption canister, footwell panel, seat belt warning system, home market cars, heel panel, red ignition warning light, gulp valve, alloy inlet manifold, tappet chest, remote control housing, chassis number plate, chassis number prefix, inlet stub, combined oil pressure, chassis prefix, main beam warning light, welded nuts, ducting pipe, metering needle, manifold depression, interior trim colour, rear shroud Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
North American, Old English White, Autumn Leaf, British Leyland, Healey Motor Co Ltd, Sprite Mkl, Tartan Red, Austin Sprite, Cumulus Grey, British Racing Green, Gold Seal, Morris Minor, West Germany, Blue Blue Blue Blue, Deep Pink, Pale Primrose, Riviera Blue, Australian-assembled Midgets, Australian-assembled Sprites, Black Aug, Leaf Green, Midget Mkl, Mini Cooper, Primrose Yellow, Speedwell Blue New!
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In September 1969 I bought my first Austin-Healey Sprite, a 1959 Mkl in Old English White. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
axle tunnel, rear cockpit edge, bonnet slam panel, absorption canister, footwell panel, seat belt warning system, home market cars, heel panel, red ignition warning light, gulp valve, alloy inlet manifold, tappet chest, remote control housing, chassis number plate, chassis number prefix, inlet stub, combined oil pressure, chassis prefix, main beam warning light, welded nuts, ducting pipe, metering needle, manifold depression, interior trim colour, rear shroud Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
North American, Old English White, Autumn Leaf, British Leyland, Healey Motor Co Ltd, Sprite Mkl, Tartan Red, Austin Sprite, Cumulus Grey, British Racing Green, Gold Seal, Morris Minor, West Germany, Blue Blue Blue Blue, Deep Pink, Pale Primrose, Riviera Blue, Australian-assembled Midgets, Australian-assembled Sprites, Black Aug, Leaf Green, Midget Mkl, Mini Cooper, Primrose Yellow, Speedwell Blue New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Sprites & Midgets: The Complete Story (Crowood Autoclassics Series) by Anders Ditlev Clausager on page 7
- Sprites and Midgets: The Complete Story by Anders Ditlev Clausager on page 7
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