We continue to add great products to our catalog of Bugeye parts! Here is another solution to an ongoing problem–most of the hardtops come without hardware to secure the top to the car. Here’s the answer… these are the correct reproduction fasteners for the mounting brackets behind the seats above the “B” pillar.  These beautiful chrome wing nuts are the perfect finishing touch to your hardtop restoration. Get your set now by clicking here. We also have the front chrome latches and rubber top bits in our “buy accessories” section. These will help you keep your lid on this winter!

Here’s a great piece of Bugeye history. This is a period advertisement for a boot locking partition for Bugeyes, which allow for a sealed trunk and locking storage.  If you are unfamiliar with these cars, there is no locking boot lid, and all trunk access is from behind the seats.

We have seen some Sprites come through our shop with homemade versions of these and frankly, they are a bit of a pain. We’ve found these to dramatically limit quick access to the handy storage shelf behind the seats. They make spare tire removal more difficult, and the piano hinges are at risk if you lean on the shelf to reach back into the trunk. And after all, securing a Bugeye is a bit of a joke in the first place. We’ve found that reasonable security comes from the fact that the door handles are not visible on the outside of the car, and that many people can’t figure out lift the dot fittings to open a tonneau. I have never had anyone reach into my car or unzip my tonneau, and who carries valuables in their Bugeye anyway. Regardless, we all love rare period accessories, and wonderful vintage advertisements like this one!

Ron’s supercharged Bugeye was back this week, for a few more modifications that he requested.

First up was power brakes to lessen pedal effort, at the request of his wife. We custom fit a brake booster to do the job, and the result is impressive. Now the front disks stop the car faster for a given amount of pedal effort.

He also wanted his windshield tinted, so we laid on a nice 45% tint for a nice shady cockpit. These are two more great upgrades for one already awesome Bugeye!

No two Bugeyes are the same, and it’s a pleasure for us to customize each one to the unique needs of each owner.

Here’s the engine for our barn find project “Beans,” on the engine stand with fresh bores, new pistons and new rings, as we ready this engine for installation and another 50 years of fun.

Please enjoy this meditative Bugeye moment.

Here’s a Bugeye we sold called “Roz” with her new supercharger installed. The new owner asked for this upgrade and the car is almost ready for delivery. I love this upgrade, because it opens up a new world of high rpm Bugeye fun. Stay tuned for a driving video, to come soon!