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Cedric
08-14-2005, 08:41 AM
Anyone ever seen these? It's an Austin-Healey Sprite with a distinct, more streamlined bodywork. The aluminium and GRP bodypanels can be bought from a Britain-based company (not Speedwell anymore though). It has the same 1 litre engine as does the original car.

Sweeney921
08-14-2005, 08:42 AM
I like the front, it reminds me of the 250 GTO

Cedric
08-14-2005, 08:46 AM
The front might be based on that, although I cannot be certain of that, since I don't know when the Speedwell design was conceived.

johnnynumfiv
08-14-2005, 08:56 AM
I've always wanted to make one of those with one my mg's.

Matra et Alpine
08-14-2005, 09:11 AM
It's Mk1 Performance Conversions for all the Speedwell bits. He has the original Sprite flyer on-line - alog with LOTS of Mini stuff too :)
http://mk1-performance-conversions.co.uk/images/spd_sprite_2.jpg
http://mk1-performance-conversions.co.uk/images/spd_sprite_1.jpg

You can find all the bits and original catalogues at http://mk1-performance-conversions.co.uk

Esperante
08-14-2005, 09:20 AM
I remember seeing one at an auto meet a little while ago...pity my camera ran out of batteries.

Pando
08-14-2005, 11:02 AM
...a Speedwell Sprite? new? Clubman 60? delivery? 12 month guarantee? for under 1000 quid? I'll take it. :rolleyes:

Matra et Alpine
08-14-2005, 11:37 AM
...a Speedwell Sprite? new? Clubman 60? delivery? 12 month guarantee? for under 1000 quid? I'll take it. :rolleyes:
Even with a calculated US inflation rate since then of 517% it would be a good deal :)
Might think twice if it tracked British inflation/exchange rates though as it would be about £15,000

richrev3
08-28-2007, 02:29 PM
I've had this Speedwell Sprite GT for over 30 years now. It is one of two here in the US. This particular car has had some extra features: Fiat 1500cc engine, more open intakes, side windows, extended back area of cockpit – Although every Speedwell was made to custom specs. This car was never raced, just used as a touring car – now shows. :cool:

dydzi
08-28-2007, 03:44 PM
welcome to the forums :) good start!

isn't it like the smallest car in us? :eek: i personally like cars of that type very much, good work

SaturnRaycer
06-11-2008, 10:41 AM
Anyone ever seen these? It's an Austin-Healey Sprite with a distinct, more streamlined bodywork. The aluminium and GRP bodypanels can be bought from a Britain-based company (not Speedwell anymore though). It has the same 1 litre engine as does the original car.

How about this version?

speedwell
10-12-2008, 11:40 AM
I'm new to this forum and found this thread via google. I would be interested in any/every picture regarding Speedwell Sprites.
Brgds
Jonas
speedwell(at)swipnet.se

csl177
10-27-2008, 12:32 AM
I'm new to this forum and found this thread via google. I would be interested in any/every picture regarding Speedwell Sprites.
Brgds
Jonas
speedwell(at)swipnet.se

Some nice shots of Speedwell, WSM and Sebring Sprites here:

Goodwood Revival 2006 - Index (http://www.barchetta.cc/All.Ferraris/events-stories/events/2006/rallye-races/goodwood-revival/goodwood-revival-2006-index/index.html)

70cuda88
10-27-2008, 09:04 AM
My friend owns an Austin-Healey Sprite. Unfortunately the require a lot of time which he doesn't have right now so it's just sitting in a garage.

shedspeed
09-07-2009, 01:34 PM
just found this topic on google
just to let you know my dad used to work for speedwell around 1965 66 ,and he used to build the speedwell sprites

henk4
09-07-2009, 11:54 PM
just found this topic on google
just to let you know my dad used to work for speedwell around 1965 66 ,and he used to build the speedwell sprites

welcome. Anymore that you can share with us? Stories, pictures??

richrev3
09-13-2009, 04:57 PM
Shedspeed,
It would be tremendous if you had an access to some photos of your dads work with the Speedwell Company and show us any. I knew David Jones back in the late 70's but he was limited to just some publications dealing with the speed records in the 60's. Thanks alot if you can show some pictures.:)

richrev3
02-18-2014, 10:49 AM
If anyone is interested in the Speedwell at the beginning of this thread, it now is on sale at Brian Classic in Cheshire, England. It has a lengthy history.

CargalCanada
02-19-2014, 09:19 AM
I've had this Speedwell Sprite GT for over 30 years now. It is one of two here in the US. This particular car has had some extra features: Fiat 1500cc engine, more open intakes, side windows, extended back area of cockpit – Although every Speedwell was made to custom specs. This car was never raced, just used as a touring car – now shows. :cool:

Ok...chick talking here...it's so...CUTE! lol

And the more serious question: How does it drive? :D

henk4
02-19-2014, 09:27 AM
Ok...chick talking here...it's so...CUTE! lol

And the more serious question: How does it drive? :D

good enough to participate in the Goodwood Revival, this is one of three..

CargalCanada
02-22-2014, 12:06 PM
good enough to participate in the Goodwood Revival, this is one of three..

Very cool...now THAT'S an event I would cross the pond for! Has anyone ever been?

henk4
02-22-2014, 01:52 PM
Very cool...now THAT'S an event I would cross the pond for! Has anyone ever been?

your's truly...it was my picture of the Sprite.:)

richrev3
03-06-2014, 08:27 AM
To find out more about Goodwood look up "Goodwood Motor Circuit". Great revival of the 50s and 60s race cars. People even dress to that time period. And because it's at a airfield, many WWll aircraft will show. I'm hoping to make one of these years (sooner rather than later).

henk4
03-06-2014, 09:15 AM
To find out more about Goodwood look up "Goodwood Motor Circuit". Great revival of the 50s and 60s race cars. People even dress to that time period. And because it's at a airfield, many WWll aircraft will show. I'm hoping to make one of these years (sooner rather than later).

it is all here...

2013 Goodwood Revival - Report and Slideshow (http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/event/323/2013-Goodwood-Revival.html)

orlandow
04-08-2014, 07:40 PM
thats a nice speedwell , i like the front