Original sprite and midget book

Listed for an mg midget or austin healey sprite, is an original convertible top frame for a 68 thru 80 vehicle. My rear main oil seal has become a bit dribblesome. Mg midget and sprite technical crankcase breathing. The car was developed by donald healey using as many parts from the bmc group shelves as possible. A slightly ahem rusty midget, is this a good forum for. Austin healey sprite midget mini dark green spray paint for engine and gearbox.

Now that i am restoring one, the book is even more valuable to me. Originally published in 1975, the complete official 1275 cc austinhealey sprite mg midget. The best source for original specifications and equipment for every austinhealey model produced, from the first sprites of 1958 and the mk1 mg midgets of 1961. The bmc a series engine is highly tunable, with a 9. I read and enjoyed the book before i owned my sprite.

John colley the popularity of the austinhealey sprite and mg midget family rose above almost every other british sportscar of its time between 1958 and 1979, introducing a simple and affordable classic sports. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Original sprite and midget restorers guide, coffee table book. Sorry, the book that you are looking for is not available right now. Original sprite and midget, the restorers guide to all austin. From the 1958 frogeye austinhealey sprite to the last rubberbumpered mg midget of 1979, all 14 distinct versions of these much loved cars are studied, with a special section on. Austin healey, austin healey 1004, austin healey 1004 lemans. The sprite was announced to the press in monte carlo by the british motor corporation on 20 may 1958, two days after that years monaco grand prix. The austinhealey sprite is a small open sports car which was produced in the united kingdom from 1958 to 1971. Whichever type of book you are looking for, sprites and midgets are well catered for.

It isnt a hot to do book, it just shows you what the correct and original details should look like. Drawing from factory production records, parts lists and catalogues, as well as the accumulated knowledge of a dedicated author, this book provides the most thorough production survey of the sprites and midgets. Original spritemidget one of the best resources for sprite midget is back in print reissued in hardback. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store. Original sprite and midget by terry horler, 97819063337, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Complete official 948cc and 1098cc austinhealey sprite. The restorers guide to all austinhealey and mg models, 195879 this is a wonderful book. Read download original sprite and midget pdf pdf download. Original sprite and midget motorcycle workshop manuals. The complete official 1275cc spritemidget 19671974. The item youve selected was not added to your cart. The complete official 1275cc austinhealey sprite mg.

The ideal guide for authentic restorations, covering sprite and midget models manufactured from 1958 to 1979. Original sprite and midget by terry horler, john colley. This is a reissue of one of the most popular titles from the celebrated original series accepted by classic. Akd 3899b sprite mk iii drivers handbook astley rick, classic british car electrical systems. It covers the evolution of the cars in minute detail.

Horlers original sprite and midget has to be the most thorough, indepth look at these great little sports cars. The drivers handbook at the beginning of this manual is similar to the handbook that was provided with every new 948 cc and 1098 cc sprite and. This looks like a coffee table book and reads like one too but its easily accessible information is nothing less than wh. Horler, terry, original sprite and midget, 1994 bay view books ltd, the red house, 2526 bridgeland street, bideford, devon ex39 2pz isbn 1 870979 45 1. The drivers handbook at the beginning of this manual is similar to the handbook that was provided with every new 1275 cc sprite and midget. Terrys first book, original sprite and midget, was published in 1994, and is regarded as the definitive work on these cars. Buy original sprite and midget first edition by horler, terry, hughes, mark, colley, john, colley, john isbn. Mg midget and sprite technical crankcase breathing advice please. Malcome greens book, mg britains favourite sports car, places the horsepower at 76 bhp page 98. We did a search for other books with a similar title, however there were no. Spridget mania sprite and midget engine identification. All you need for your sprite, mg or mini sprite parts. Parts catalogue for sprite and midget sc parts group ltd. Original sprite and midget the definitive bible for the restorer, this book lists everything you need to know to get the perfect restoration.

An enthusiasts guide british motor corparation service department. Over the past 30 years, i have owned 3 midgets, a sprite based westfield eleven and currently own a frogeye. Original sprite and midget the restorers guide to all austin healey and mg models, 1958 1979 by terry horler free postage and book is cheap at the moment too if you wish to order please feel free to copy and paste this link to my site. Parts catalogue for sprite and midget limora oldtimer. Austin healey sprite 19581971 and mg midget 19611979 the ah sprite was announced by bmc in may 1958 as a lowpriced sports car the a chap could keep in his bike shed. Moss motors offers a full range of books and videos to help you restore or upgrade your mg midget or austin healey sprite. It was intended to be a lowcost model that a chap could keep in his bike shed, yet be the successor to the sporting versions of the. Our custom blended paint can be used to restore your engine back to. Home austin healey austin healey 1004 literature austin healey original 1004 super profiles. This book features a ton of photographs of beautiful unrestored examples showing just what these cars would have been like when new. Sorry for returning to an oftdiscussed topic but i dont think my particular query has been covered recently. The owners manual is definitely a nice little curio to have in your collection, especially if it is the original one that came with your specific car. Terrys first book, original sprite and midget, was published in 1994.

Austin healey sprite midget mini dark green spray paint. If you read the terry book, the original sprite and midget book, um he says that this color coincided with um the thick flange block you cant really see it was real dirty but this block here is actually got the thick lower flange here where it meets with the oil pan earlier engine they had a thinner flange here this one is a thick flange, even. Since then, terry has been a technical consultant for the club, writing many articles for the club magazine, forming the sprite and midget register, and helping owners with a wide variety of problems. Restoring spritesmidgets written with technical expertise and wit, this manual is packed with photos and illustrations covering all aspects of restorations.

The best source for original specifications and equipment for every austinhealey model produced, from the first bugeye sprites of 1958 and the mk1 mg midgets of 1961. Original sprite and midget by terry horlerfrom the 1958 frogeye austinhealey sprite to the last rubberbumpered mg midget of 1979 all 14 distinct versions of these much loved cars are studied with a special section on innocenti models. Special enamel paint formula to match the original factory engine and gearbox color. John colley\u2019s photography has appeared in car magazines all over the world. In this book, the author examines the original factory specification examples of the cars and compares them with those in use today, as well as their derivatives. Original spritemidget one of the best resources for spritemidget is back in print reissued in hardback. Original sprite and midget the restorers guide by terry. Pdf sprite and midget download full pdf book download. The book is illustrated with an extensive collection of. Restoring spritesmidgetswritten with technical expertise and wit.

If you are looking for a book that tells the history and folklore of the sprite, this may not be your book. The complete official 1275cc sprite midget 19671974. Pdf download original sprite and midget free ebooks pdf. The restorers guide by terry horler and john colley overview from the 1958 frogeye austinhealey sprite to the last rubberbumpered mg midget of 1979, all 14 distinct versions of these much loved cars are studied, with a special section on innocenti models. Books and videos about your mg midget or austin healey sprite. This guide will concentrate on the later sprites and their mg badgeengineered brother, the mg midget. Terry is now the club documentation officer, dealing with valuations, dvla reregistration applications, and general technical advice.