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girlracer · 01-25-2005, 02:53 PM

In the UK at least the Sprite was an Austin Healey, not an MG. Although I think the two cars shared a platform. A lot of owners manuels etc. tend to be for 'Austin Healey Sprite & MG Midget', as if they are the same underneath.

I guess it doesn't matter, lol

TimMullen · 01-25-2005, 02:57 PM

The early "bug eyed" Sprite (I believe it was called "frog eyed" across the pond), was different than the later Austin Healey Sprite. The later Austin Healey Sprites and the MG Midget were pretty much the same car (except for the badges). Those ones (as pictured) are often referred to as a "Spridget" by many people...

doma · 01-25-2005, 11:04 PM

Ahh! Yeah, not a Sprite. But an MG Midget.
You're all correct of course. My bad.

Image analysis agrees...

doma · 01-25-2005, 11:08 PM

For good measure ... the whole rear shot.

01-25-2005, 02:53 PM	#21 (permalink)
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TimMullen Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chantilly, VA Posts: 11,386 Images: 19	The early "bug eyed" Sprite (I believe it was called "frog eyed" across the pond), was different than the later Austin Healey Sprite. The later Austin Healey Sprites and the MG Midget were pretty much the same car (except for the badges). Those ones (as pictured) are often referred to as a "Spridget" by many people... __________________ Tim Mullen --- There is no such thing as Touring suspension or Touring wheels. I love being married. It's so great to find that one person that you want to annoy for the rest of your life. - Rita Rudner Chantilly, VA http://members.cox.net/elans4/ 05 Lotus Elise - Chrome Orange - No Touring - No LSS - No Hardtop - Lotus Driving Lights - Lotus "Chin Guards" - plain and simple. 94 Miata R Package - Black 72 Lotus Elan Sprint - Colorado Orange/Cirrus White

01-25-2005, 11:04 PM	#23 (permalink)
doma '05 SY #0038 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Belmont, CA Posts: 2,260 Images: 6	Ahh! Yeah, not a Sprite. But an MG Midget. You're all correct of course. My bad. Image analysis agrees... Attached Images __________________ Braille Battery - Micromirror - Alpine Head Unit & Speakers - HID Headlights - H&T Pad - Snorkel Delete - Non Dust Brake Pads - JL Stealthbox - JL Amps - Sirius Sat - Rudolph Antlers and Nose Kit Astronomy Picture of the Day Last edited by doma : 01-25-2005 at 11:18 PM.

01-25-2005, 11:08 PM	#24 (permalink)
doma '05 SY #0038 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Belmont, CA Posts: 2,260 Images: 6	For good measure ... the whole rear shot. Attached Images __________________ Braille Battery - Micromirror - Alpine Head Unit & Speakers - HID Headlights - H&T Pad - Snorkel Delete - Non Dust Brake Pads - JL Stealthbox - JL Amps - Sirius Sat - Rudolph Antlers and Nose Kit Astronomy Picture of the Day

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