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Originally Posted by GasOLane
Was that a 'bug eye' Sprite ?
Geez, they were basic  |
The Mk1 sprite, affectionately known as the frogeye was far from basic...compared to contemporary cars. Compared to todays of course very basic, they didnt even have an ashtray! but we are talking a 50's car here over 60 years old now.
the car was the the world's first volume-production sports car to use unitary construction, utilised an effective double wishbone front suspension and 1/4 elliptical rears springs. While the mechanical being an evolution rather than revolution of the body construction.The car was a great handler despite modest performance from 948-1275cc engines ultimately winning its class in the 1958 Alpine rally
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