Leaping into production in 1958, the Donald Healey Sprite was a low cost sports car which used existing BMC parts to ensure over heads of the cars productions remained low. The Austin Healey Sprite would prove to be a big success. The commonly named "Austin Frogeye", the Mark I Sprite, was a massive success in its three years of production, with no other car competing on price or performance. As its widely used nick name suggests, the distinctive look of the Mark I Sprite owed itself to the round headlamps on the bonnet of the car, nicked named "frog-eye" headlamps. Cheap and easy to maintain, the wings and bonnet was a one piece unit which opened up to allow easy and large access to the engine. The Mark I used the 948cc Austin A-Series engine which was tuneable and capable of 43bhp, the A35 gearbox and axels, and the twin SU carburettors. Equipped with leaf spring suspension to the front, and wishbone suspension to the rear, the Mark I got it suspension from earlier models such as the... [more]

There are many classic cars for sale obtainable within the market nowadays. You are able to get convertible cars that are classic, muscle cars and may others that you may find appealing. Classic cars were manufactured just before 1990. Even so those that were made prior to 1950 are referred to as antique cars. Here are some suggestions that you'll be able to use to assist you locate classic cars for sale.
The first thing that you need to do is get an online publication that gives a review of classic cars. This will update you fast on what's accessible within the marketplace these days. You'll be able to then narrow down to couple of options from which it is possible to pick one model that you discover most appealing. This will make sure that you get the very best car and make your dream come accurate.
You are able to go to several reputable classic car dealers. It really is simple to locate them on the internet and also in antique car shops. This will help you know about a ... [more]

  To keep a classic car looking great and to hold its market value true enthusiast owners really have to take excellent care of it. Not only is it important to maintain the body work, take care of the exterior and interior but you also need to keep an eye on the engine. If you settle into a routine and regularly polish the paintwork and interior trim, add to that regular engine checks and make small adjustments to tyre pressure, oil pressure and the timing as required, you can not only keep your classic car in top driving condition but also looking like new and slowing the effects of car depreciation down, perhaps even adding value to your motor over time   Owners with classic cars in daily use would need to take additional care to protect their vehicles from the elements as they may even be left in an open bay at work or on the drive at home. The summer sun's ultra-violet light attacks paint work; in winter the additional road salt, spray from gritting trucks and regular rain storms... [more]