This is an excellent car and we just treated her to brand new Saddle and red Bugeye seats!

Here’s a Bugeye that has been extensively restored. The workmanship is excellent throughout. AN5L 25972 is a Bugeye we call “Dora.” She was the subject of an extensive restoration investment about 15 years ago.

The body is very straight and the floors were extremely well restored. The underside is quite beautiful! The interior is very well crafted, with leather covering on the dash, and now brand new saddle Bugeye seats with matching flame red piping. Very sharp!

The car has the original 948 engine, which has been rebuilt and runs strong.

The underside was completely restored at that time and the workmanship is top shelf.

The interior is also excellent. Everything is well executed. Note the spare tire cover and carpeted filler neck in the trunk. These small details best demonstrate the care that went into this restoration.

The car body is also “de-beaded,” and this is a very nice look, extremely well done. The cars originally came with a T strip along the tops of the fenders, but they look so much more upscale when it is removed. While not technically correct, the cars always look so clean without their fender beading, and thus we have had quite a few cars restored this way. I always wonder if this car was priced a little higher from the factory if the beading would never have existed, because the cars look better without it.

The 948 engine is strong and runs great, with twin upgraded HS2 carbs. The four speed gearbox is also excellent. We have put in a new electronic fuel pump and changed many hydraulic parts to make the car more reliable. We’ve also put on new radial tires for the best ride and traction.

Top and windows are in nearly new condition. You can see them above. The former Miata seats are also visible in that picture, but those are now removed in favor of the new matching original seats.

There is a lot to love about Dora. We have her priced at $24,995. Call or email if you are interested!

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Here’s a fun celebrity Sprite factoid… the seller of this car mentioned that this was formerly Kevin Bacon’s car and I didn’t think much of it, but I found an interview with the actor, and was impressed to see him mention his old green Bugeye in the interview (click here to read it)!

The car has come a long way since then. Drive with me, below:

AN5L 24754 is a very nice Bugeye we now call “Bacon.” The car was hibernating for the past ten or so years but is now back in service, due to our restoration of the mechanicals to make the car drive once again. We fit a new fuel tank and many new hydraulic parts to refresh the brake and clutch system and ensure a clean fuel supply. Now the car is ready for a new home.

It’s a very solid car, having spent much of its life in California.

The mechanicals are quite good, with a 1275 engine that shows good power, strong oil pressure and no smoke. We just performed a major makeover on the car, by pulling the engine and installing a new clutch and rebuilt transmission. We also added a rear main seal kit to eradicate oil leaks. We had already replaced all the wheel cylinders (all drum brakes) and brake lines, slave cylinder too. The car drives really nicely!

The paint is still quite strong. It’s an older paint job with a few flaws, but overall the car shines quite nicely as shown. There is a lot of life left in this paint job, and it’s a very pleasing color on the car.

We also just put on four factory correct wheels and 155 tires. These look great! And we lowered the rear end to make the car sit properly. Notice how nice the wheel arches now look.

There is more to do… the rack boots need replacement, and the tach and speedo need rebuilding or replacement. We can do as much or as little as the new owner desires.

The interior is quite good. We’ve just enrobed the car in new black carpet. The seat covers are from a later Sprite, and have a bit more lower-back support than the stock Bugeye seats. They’re comfortable! The dashboard is still in quite nice shape.

There is no heater installed (although we can add one) and the weber carb works quite well although it has a slight stumble, which is common for these carbs. The radiator has been recored and the installed oil cooler will also help keep things cool, should the car end-up in a hot climate.

I like this car a lot, it has a great vibe, you can feel it. It’s available for $17,995. Call or email if you would like to take this car home!

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NOW SOLD to Michael in New Jersey! Congratulations!!! Our 272nd!

This is “Powell,” a 1960 Bugeye Sprite that has just enjoyed an extensive makeover at our facility. We picked it up in Ohio for the current owner, and brought it to our shop for repairs. And now it has just about every component refreshed and renewed. The owner has asked us to sell the car on his behalf but to first prepare the car for the new owner, and now that task is complete. The car is ready for us to ship to your door.

We’ve recently completely rebuilt the stock 948 engine and upgraded it with a 1098 head with bigger valves for a little more power. We’ve also added brand new HS2 carbs and lifetime K &N filters, so the car now runs great!

All the hydraulics are new, so the car stops wonderfully on original drum brakes. Clutch slave and master and shocks are also new. Interior is new. The car looks quite handsome, and was painted about five years ago.

There’s a lot to like with this package, and please call if you would like Powell delivered to your door!

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