Bugeye Restoration

Best Of The Best 1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite For Sale! Reduced to $45,995

May 11, 2023 by bugeyeguy

This week, we are showcasing original cars, and “Betty” is the ultimate. If you like accurate restorations, this one is for you, and if you have ever done a ground-up restoration, you know you could not build a concours gold car (or even a bronze car) at this price. More importantly, we have gone through this car and made it a dream to drive. You should be able to see that from the videos below. Drive anywhere. Show anywhere. Reduced! Call if you would like to hear more!

Many people claim that their classic car is restored to “concours” condition… but this is rarely verified. Sure, that new high dollar restoration looks great, but is it accurate? And does it all work?

Betty overlooks the Thimble Islands (our backyard), Branford, CT

“Betty” (AN5L 25014) is just such a verified Bugeye, with certificates to prove it! Betty was scrutinized by a team of four independent judges, who poured over the car for over two full hours and inspected every nut and bolt. Their conclusion? They awarded this car Gold level concours certification, the highest honor available for any Austin Healey.

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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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Extensive double Bugeye restoration project for sale in Indiana!

May 8, 2023 by bugeyeguy

Price now reduced – $3,995! Includes two cars and a rotisserie plus some great new parts!

This week we are pleased to offer a unique opportunity to purchase not one, but TWO Bugeye projects on location in the Midwest! Due to some health issues, one of our Bugeye friends in the Indianapolis area is selling off their entire collection of Bugeye parts, which includes two Bugeye tubs and a large collection of parts, both new and used!

This client purchased one of these two projects from us in the winter of 2020 as a passion project. This 1959 Bugeye was a roller when it left our building, and in the past two-plus years the chassis has been entirely stripped-down, placed on a rotisserie, and metalworking commenced. The photos of this car (the grey one in the pictures you see in the slideshow) show the extent of the work that has been completed so far and the extent of the work left to do, but this car provides a solid starting point for someone looking for a Bugeye restoration project! The rotisserie on which the chassis is currently mounted will be included in the sale.

In addition to the Grey chassis, this sale will also include a red 1958 chassis that has also been stripped-down and has also had some body panels removed in preparation for its restoration. As you will see in the photos, the entire floor has been removed from the red car, while the bracing all remains intact, some of which has already been welded into place. This car will also provide a good starting point for someone looking to dive into a Bugeye restoration!

As well as the two bare tubs, this package will come with a large collection of parts for these cars, including a total of three transmissions, at least one 948 engine core, two rear ends, two bonnets (one from each car, as shown in the slideshow), trim pieces, a windshield frame, steering components, suspension parts, a dash, two seat cores, heater bits, a dashboard, and much, much more! Check out the slideshow at the end of this post for a full overview of the parts included!

These parts are just *some* of the bits included in this collection! Check out the slideshow below for the full inventory!

In anticipation of repairing the rust issues on one (or both) of these cars, the previous owner purchased a large amount of new body panels, as well, which are included in the sale. The full assortment is included in the slideshow, but below I have attached a couple of photos to give you a general idea of the new parts included.

Buying this collection will afford the new custodian of this project the ability to build either one or two Bugeyes in the image they so desire! Of course, we offer the parts needed to complete this project, from trim screws to tires and everything in between! We will provide technical support and parts advice to the next project manager in the hopes that this project will be given the caring touch that it so very badly deserves, and that our friend has provided for his entire ownership.

We are offering this project for sale at $4,999. It is currently housed in Noblesville, Indiana, the northernmost suburb of Indianapolis, and this is where the project will need to be picked up. Give us a call if you’re interested and we will work with you to set up the logistics… we can help you find a shipped if needed. This is a great opportunity for TWO restorable Bugeyes at an affordable price!

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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!