OzzInter (January 1, 1970 at 7:29 am)

The "bug-eye" was the last true Sprite, the later "spridget" was a budget, rebadged version of the MG Midget.The concept of the original Sprite was a sports car built from Austin A35 parts and priced at an affordable level.The BMC "A series" engine was a gem of a design and ended up powering everthing from the Mini through to commercial vehicles.

Guuyuk (January 1, 1970 at 7:29 am)

I say! JOLLY good fun, eh what? Good show, old sport!

tmaxxgod4 (January 1, 1970 at 7:29 am)

wow to cool... I JUST got a 1959 and AM IN LOVE

artofwheels (January 1, 1970 at 7:29 am)

classic work of art! 5 stars

BugEyeBear (January 1, 1970 at 7:29 am)

EXCELLENT!!! 8-)-BugEyeBear-

375GTB (January 1, 1970 at 7:29 am)

A High School teacher friend had a Bug Eye with all 1275 Midget components( from a nearly new wreck ) and a roll over bar. Pop off hard top.Car went like stink, could keep up with my cousins slightly warmed over '64 MGB, and could beat it on the right road.David auto-crossed it at U.S.F....a huge, connected parking lot "Corvette" type course, but this Sprite ate it up.jcarroll330P4@

faminz (January 1, 1970 at 7:29 am)

a very special vid. many thnx. Now Im off to take my old Bugeye downtown.

Sebbio149 (January 1, 1970 at 7:29 am)

Lovely little cars,wish I Had one!Salvadori not a bad driver but meanest man who ever drew breath.

cuzinkevin (January 1, 1970 at 7:29 am)

Over the years I have had quit a few frog eyes, fantastic little cars. I like the rear suspension but the standard drum breaks were crap. I love John Bolster they don't make motoring hacks like that any more.

banditblue (January 1, 1970 at 7:29 am)

Terrific piece of motoring history, The trees are still there but the entrance road is now a dual carriageway