Dimensions
215 x 260 x 22mm
"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 iSpecial Sprites" [Crowood 1998]. ILLUSTRATIONS: 270 colour photographs
