Now SOLD to Glenn in California! Bugeye #398 is headed West!
This is “Jesse,” (AN5L 31196), a striking Bugeye Sprite that has been well-sorted with all the right upgrades. The car belonged to the editor of the Austin Healey Club national magazine and he made sure it was right. This is the one to get for anyone looking for a premium car that is highway capable and a delight to drive.
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Now SOLD to Theresa in Pennsylvania! Congratulations on Bugeye #397!!! 3 to go til 400!
This is “Annie,” (AN5 29286) a 1275-powered car that comes with a fresh rebuilt rib case four-speed transmission. The drum brakes have been completely restored, and all the hydraulics are new, as are the shocks, wiring harness, dashboard cover, carpet and more! We ripped out all the wiring and replaced every strand! We also did the same with all the metal brake lines and replaced them all!
NOW SOLD to Tom in Florida! Congratulations on taking Bugeye # 396 home!
$17k in recent mechanical and interior upgrades!
“Mooney” (AN5L 17816) is a Bugeye we sold last spring and added more than $17k in upgrades, all of which were installed for the prior owner just one year ago! (see list of upgrades at the end of this post). The prior owner has moved to a new location and couldn’t bring the car, so we were happy to buy it back, to pass it on to a new owner. The massive list of upgrades were all done in our shop just a year ago, making this one a delight to drive. Don’t be fooled by the exterior (It’s weathered and can use a paint job); a 1275 and rib-case transmission lurks underneath this patina is the car is quick and shifts nicely! If you like cars with patina, here’s an opportunity to buy a ton of already-installed upgrades at a dramatically depreciated rate.
It’s not hard for me to imagine a time when people are intrigued by our classic car hobby but are thwarted because they grew up on (and demand) electric vehicles. Those of us in prior generations may struggle to understand, but automotive expectations are changing fast, and we are proud to be on the cutting edge of what I believe will be inevitable. Whether you love or hate electric cars, at some point, gas powered cars may be a liability. I’m sure they will always exist, but we want to make sure our little car survives, regardless of what powers her. If electric power keeps people interested in classic British sports cars, then we are very interested.
I know a lot of people out there are kicking and screaming about this possible transformation and maybe I’m wrong… perhaps gas cars will continue to be a big part of our lives, but given the number of new electric vehicles coming down the pike and the massive marketing investment major auto brands are making, I don’t think anyone has much of a choice. EVs are going to be a big part of the rest of our lives. Let’s all watch the next Super Bowl together to see if I am right… I’ll bet we will see many commercials that relate to what I think is an inevitable EV future.
Thus, I am proud to share our new electric frogE, our attempt to help classic car folks get excited the forthcoming transition.
Our long distance field tester TJ is at it again!
TJ bought Ducky from us back in 2021 (roughly our 300th Bugeye) then flew in with his wife, and drove it home. In 2021, TJ and Ducky went on their maiden voyage of a 4,000 mile journey back to his home in Washington state, which is about as far away as you can get from our shop within the continental USA. That adventure was with the original 948 engine.
He had so much fun on the trip that he came back to do it again this summer!
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