First registered Austin Healey Sprite Silverstone Test

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1958 launch Frog Eye Sprite driven at Silverstone by Roy Salvadori.

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25 Responses to “First registered Austin Healey Sprite Silverstone Test”

  1. G1NZOU Says:
    July 16th, 2010 at 10:52 am

    @OzzInter The A series is indeed a very good engine, just hope I can get my one working after 17 years idle.

  2. G1NZOU Says:
    July 16th, 2010 at 10:58 am

    Wonderful, I want one.

    BMC ftw.
    There’s too many new cars being built nowadays, I’m going to try and own cars from the 50s and 60s only, starting with my Hornet.

  3. tripplefatboose Says:
    July 16th, 2010 at 11:50 am

    …narrated by Rik from the Young Ones

  4. ayrendal Says:
    July 16th, 2010 at 12:21 pm

    Ladies and gentlebens, the Sprite; or Midget (depends on your allegiance)… Ever actually driven one?

    One which maintains it’s original form, but makes the best of the best of economy of design? Without nixxing the correct engine size? Sub 1100cc for a 50s bug/frogeye; 1275cc for a “square” body after the yanks got their hands on the deal. Direct steering, beautiful balance, exceptional performance.

    These critters are addictive.

    More fun than eating chocolate.

  5. btproof Says:
    July 16th, 2010 at 1:12 pm

    Is this Top Gear from back in da day?? Ha ha

  6. bigkitten Says:
    July 16th, 2010 at 1:50 pm

    Had one of these (’59 model), with the 1275 engine….dull. Had an MG Midget with the 1500 Triumph engine. Could not compare them for driveability. The 950 version must have been a bit embarrassing. Beautiful car, though. Got a lot of attention.

  7. GavinS1965 Says:
    July 16th, 2010 at 2:37 pm

    Carbyurettors?Golly!

  8. Pete22222222 Says:
    July 16th, 2010 at 3:17 pm

    .. And this day, i’ve been invited to Silverstone to see something extra special…

    LOVE IT!!!

  9. dneprwild Says:
    July 16th, 2010 at 4:01 pm

    Ozzinter, the bugeye was the first Sprite, known later as the mark 1. The mark 2 Sprite was introduced in May, 1961; the MG midget mark 1 in June of 1961. These were the first spridgets and were almost mechanically identical to the mark 1 bugeye. MG designers played a part in the new sheetmetal, but acually it was MG that rebagded the Austin. This is making me want to get my 67 Sprite out of the barn and go for a cruise!

  10. OzzInter Says:
    July 16th, 2010 at 4:23 pm

    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.

  11. Guuyuk Says:
    July 16th, 2010 at 5:15 pm

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

  12. tmaxxgod4 Says:
    July 16th, 2010 at 5:23 pm

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

  13. artofwheels Says:
    July 16th, 2010 at 5:49 pm

    classic work of art! 5 stars

  14. BugEyeBear Says:
    July 16th, 2010 at 5:57 pm

    EXCELLENT!!! 8-) -BugEyeBear-

  15. 375GTB Says:
    July 16th, 2010 at 6:35 pm

    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@

  16. faminz Says:
    July 16th, 2010 at 7:02 pm

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

  17. Sebbio149 Says:
    July 16th, 2010 at 7:37 pm

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

  18. cuzinkevin Says:
    July 16th, 2010 at 8:12 pm

    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.

  19. banditblue Says:
    July 16th, 2010 at 9:10 pm

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

  20. alieneggsac Says:
    July 16th, 2010 at 9:25 pm

    It’s “extra spethcial!”

  21. FlightRisk57 Says:
    July 16th, 2010 at 9:50 pm

    Jolly good fun, though not the best of weather for motoring.

  22. Guuyuk Says:
    July 16th, 2010 at 10:39 pm

    Roy Salvadori wasn’t crazy, he was a master! There’s a reason that he won the 1959 24Hrs of Le Mans co-driving the Aston-Martin with Carroll Shelby.

  23. jerche1 Says:
    July 16th, 2010 at 11:05 pm

    Makes me want to dust mine off and drive it in the rain.

  24. noconesever Says:
    July 16th, 2010 at 11:53 pm

    love the video but my dad is getting tired of it…heyy come back here!!!

  25. bugeyedfrog Says:
    July 17th, 2010 at 12:39 am

    Thanks for posting this video! As a long-time Sprite owner, it’s priceless!

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