1960 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite

A brief look at a 1960 Bugeye.

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[yyyzzzz]

A very nice looking Bug-eye, I've had mine since 1961, not quite as immaculate as yours!! I see you've modified the bonnet, mine is the original monster, weighs a ton, getting hard to lift now I'm old,

[Michael Miller]

Yes, I installed a front-tilt kit for the bonnet thus providing easy and complete access to the entire engine bay. It is perhaps the best modification that has ever been done to the car.

[comscout]

Any suspension mods, lowering etc? 5.5" or 6" wide rims? Beautiful car.

[Michael Miller]

Yes, I have a few suspension mods. It's probably easier if you just visit saabhealey(dot)com to check them out. If I recall correctly, the wheels are 5.5" wide.

[comscout]

Hey...very nice. Whats the wheel/tire combo ? It looks wider than stock.

[Michael Miller]

Hi,

The wheels were custom made in 1995 and, yes, they are wider than stock. The current tires on the car are Toyo Proxes RA1s (185/60/13) which provide exceptional grip (especially when compared to the Yokohamas that used to be on the car).

[34D2234]

thats a jewel

[JekHawkins]

That is spectacular!

[greygoose30t]

Love it.

[525GUN]

Very nice ride.. Perrrrfect!