Frogeye Sprite: The Complete Story

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\"Frogeye Sprite - The Complete Story\" is the only book to have been written exclusively about the iconic Mark 1 Austin Healey Sprite. The headlights in the bonnet and unusual radiator grill shape gave the car a cheeky grin, so it soon gained the name 'Frogeye'. The book covers the full story of the design, development and manufacture of the Mark 1 Austin Healey Sprite, including the considerable success of the car in racing and rallying. Topics covered include:

•The car's racing success with drivers such as Stirling Moss, John Sprinzel, Paddy Hopkirk and Alec Poole

•The special-bodied and bespoke grand touring versions such as the Sebring Sprite, Alexander GT and Lenham GT, plus the one-off Lumbertubs Sprite

•Modern day Sprites - new-builds and restorations

•Owners' experiences of living with and driving the Frogeye

•Information about clubs and support for owners

•Foreword by Bic Healey.

AUTHOR:
John Baggott has been an active motorsport competitor since 1977. John has written numerous magazine articles about classic cars and motorsport. His previous books include: \"Mighty Midgets & Special Sprites\" [Crowood 1998].

ILLUSTRATIONS:
270 colour photographs

ISBN: 9781847975508
Author: BAGGOTT JOHN
Format: Hardcover
Publication date: 01/12/2013
RRP: $90.00
Pages: 224
Dimension: 260mm X 215mm
Imprint: Crowood Press