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Head-turning 1960 Bugyeye Sprite for sale!

September 22, 2023 by bugeyeguy

Now SOLD to Jock, who will add to his growing Bugeye collection with Bugeye #399! Congratulations on your newest Bugeye! Who will be Bugeye owner #400? Give us a call if any of our cars are right for you!

This is a fun one! For the past year and a half, “Floyd” has been in the loving care of our client in Pennsylvania, and now it’s time to send it to its next home! In the time our client has owned Floyd, he has upgraded a great many things to make this car even better than it was when it left our shop!

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A “shocking” development in Bugeye suspension!

September 22, 2023 by bugeyeguy

Each year, we go through tons of lever shocks in our building. We are constantly packing and mailing cores back to the rebuilders. Every year it seems like we are processing tons of lever shock freight.

Great shocks are required for a wonderful ride in any Spridget, but the original lever shocks are all rebuilt by now (some multiple times) and they are becoming a liability. We use multiple rebuilders, but they are getting more expensive, and it has become more and more common for the shocks to start leaking, or to develop weak spots in their travel. That inconsistency makes for inconsistent ride quality, and can lead to less than optimal performance.

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Another Bugeye Sprite transformed

September 22, 2023 by bugeyeguy

We’re proud of the car you see above. It was a fine Bugeye when it showed up after we retrieved it in Texas for the client, but now, after 100 or so improvements, this car is really great.

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The Countdown to the BIG 400 Bugeyes Sold Continues!

September 22, 2023 by bugeyeguy

About a month ago, we began our countdown to 400 Bugeyes sold by highlighting Celebrity (#390), Lilly (#391), Cirrus (#392), and Sawyer (#393). This is a huge milestone for us, not just because 400 is a significant number, but also because it is a measure of the amazing progress we have made. We still learn something new with every one of these cars, and we are excited that we continue to improve. We also continue to celebrate the uniqueness of each and every one of these wonderful cars. No two are the same!

This month, we’re still cruising right along towards the big 4-0-0 , currently at 398!

#394:Robin

Thank you Mark from CA!

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Bugeyeguys head to the Audrain Concours!

September 22, 2023 by bugeyeguy

Next Sunday, AN5L 501 will make her debut at the Audrain Concours in Newport, Rhode Island. This is our biggest show yet, and it is an honor to be able to participate in this invitation-only event. It is a privilege and a special moment for any little Bugeye to go up against much more prestigious (and expensive) vehicles.

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This hose blows

September 15, 2023 by bugeyeguy

A Bugeye’s coolant bypass hose can tear faster than Aaron Rodgers’ achilles. But there’s hope, and a new one is only $8.95 (including new hose clamps).

You need to check yours today.

If you are unfamiliar, this little hose lives under the thermostat housing, connecting the water pump to the cylinder head, and is often neglected. The hose shown is seriously inflamed and the worst one we have ever seen. We added a photo of a new accordion style hose next to it so you can see the amount of deformation.

This is the location of the coolant bypass hose on a Bugeye.

The accordion style shown can crack, and apparently, based on this picture, get really swollen too!

Our straight bypass hose is a lot more durable than the original accordion-style hose! Click here to get one!

We sell a straight hose for more longevity. It’s a little harder to install with the water pump in place, or remove your water pump to install. This will keep your juices flowing for a long time to come!

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