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14 features that make “Seabiscuit” the ultimate survivor ’59 Sprite!

May 19, 2023 by bugeyeguy

Originality in classic cars is fascinating, and especially so in Bugeyes. So many of these cars have been modified, re-fitted, re-purposed, re-powered, or simply recycled that a truly original Bugeye is a rare sight. That’s why we are so excited to be able to bring our 1959 survivor “Seabiscuit” to the forefront of the discussion on survivor Sprites. This is one of VERY few of these cars remaining that has almost all of its original features intact. In the video below, I go over 14 of our favorite original features still present on this car. We hope you’ll enjoy them with us!

This car is a rare time capsule. If you’d like to make this one your next Bugeye, check out the original listing here and give us a call!

Door Seal dilemma: How do you fix a Bugeye door seal that has fallen off?

May 10, 2023 by bugeyeguy

A separated door seal can ruin the aesthetic of your Bugeye’s interior and also lead to rattles.

Door seals on Bugeyes aren’t perfect. When installed properly they look great and create a soft barrier between the door and the body of the car, dampening vibrations and aiding in door fitment. Unfortunately, after repeated attempts to enter and exit the vehicle and brushing up against the seal, it can pull away from the body, creating something similar to what you can see in the above photo.

Fortunately, it’s simple to repair this malady, and you can do it from the comfort of your own garage. In the video below, we’ll show you the best way to fix your separated door seal:

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10,000 supercharger miles and counting! VIDEO

May 5, 2023 by bugeyeguy

This Bugeye gathers no moss. The owner uses it. A lot.

He got this Sprite in the 70s from his dad, and the car is still in the family all these years later. We fit our Spridget supercharger kit about 10k miles ago, and the car was back this week for a front disk brake conversion, new leaf springs and adjustable control arms, so that we could better align the two front wheels.

Almost every Bugeye has had some form of front end hit or another given the 65 years on the road, so the control arm mounts are often tweaked and no longer true. This car had quite a camber asymmetry, which the adjustable control arms allowed us to iron out.

If you would like your car sorted, or your camber equalized, or your car supercharged, please give a call or send an email. We’ll pick up your car and fix it. You’ll be hitting the 10,000 mile mark in your car in no time!

Check out the video tour above… we prepared the car for its drive back to Boston today. We expect the car will enjoy another 10,000 miles before its next series of upgrades!

If you’d like to install some of the products you’ve seen in this video today, click on the photos below or visit our parts catalog by clicking here!

Camer Adjusting Control Arm (Sold Individually)

Wake- up, sleeping Bugeye!

May 5, 2023 by bugeyeguy

Not every Bugeye needs to be perfect! This is a well-used Sprite and under the same ownership for many years. Multiple mechanical upgrades were needed, but in this video, I’ll show you how we’re transforming the interior to make the car more comfortable to use (and to make it smell better)!

If you’d like to order any of the parts we used to transform this Bugeye, click on the photos below or check out our entire parts catalog here!

This week in Bugeyes!

May 5, 2023 by bugeyeguy

Come for a video shop tour below, where you’ll see our third electric Frog E coming to life (with Tesla power), as well as our new Super Sprite called “Sage,” (below) which is available! Let us custom-build for you the Bugeye of your dreams. We have 1380CC custom engines and electric kits in stock!

Give us a call if you’re interested!

That was then, this is now

April 28, 2023 by bugeyeguy

Our latest Super Sprite is now in the garage of the guy below (“Cliff”). It’s a spectacular car and a great new home. But what struck me most about the journey of this car is the journey of the new owner.

When he came to pick up the car, he presented this photo below from the 60s:

We’ve seen this sort of photo before, since many of our customers grew up with “a Bugeye moment” at some point in their life. But for Cliff, what was immediately apparent because of the way he was beaming with this picture in hand (below), is that this photo represents a time when he had little, a moment of life “before.” Before family, before career, before the arc that would define him.

And for Cliff, (and for all of us vicariously), these little cars complete a powerful loop. That was then. I was starting out. Now, I have won some, lost some, and worked hard on the arc of my life.

No ordinary Bugeye Sprite would suffice to commemorate Cliff’s great ride! Thank you, Cliff, and congratulations!

As far as the car is concerned, this is also a special story. We have upgraded this wonderful car even further per Cliff’s request… we’ve added rear disk brakes, red calipers, blacked-out tonneau fittings, a USB charger and a flip-up fuel cap, all to customize Cliff’s Bugeye just a bit more, and to build-out this particular celebration.

Celebrate with us!

Check out the many subtle details that went into “Gray” in the slideshow and walk-around video below, so you can see its final configuration.

We have more cars coming soon that are not yet spoken for; feel free to give us a call if you want us to build your own custom Bugeye, to your unique specs, to complete your story arc or to satisfy your bucket list!

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