Description
1959 SPEEDWELL BUGEYE SPRITE RACE CAR The ORIGINAL - Tom Colby's Team Speedwell Engineering Sprite. This car has won numerous races over the years Vintage racing eligible w/SCCA & VARA logbooks. A Dave Hubbard (H Engineering) rebuilt 1380cc full-race engine and straight-cut, close-ratio gearbox. Tilton clutch, aluminum flywheel, racing axles w/dual bearing hubs, 45 DCOE carb, alum radiator with custom aluminum ducting, Minilite mag wheels, Speedwell Monza front end, 4-wheel disc brakes w/power boost, right-hand drive, fire suppression system. This car is very trick with numerous spares.
History
This car has won numerous races/events and is documented in the logbooks and written narratives by previous owner(s).
Performance Data
Class: SCCA VP-1
Weight: 1350 lbs
Engine
Engine Builder: Dave Hubbard - H Engineering
Manufacturer: Austin Healey
Type: A Series
Horsepower: 115 @ rear wheels
Induction: 45 DCOE Weber carb
Heads: Ported, polished, big valves, cast iron
Block: Cast iron
Crankshaft: Custom ground, balanced, relieved
Connecting Rods: Custom built, balanced
Pistons: Forged aluminum
Camshaft: Full-race, Comptune
Valves: Large diameter
Valve Train: Alum roller rockers/Titan
Clutch: Full-race Tilton
Pressure Plate: Full-race Tilton
Flywheel: Tilton, lightened, balanced
Exhaust: 2 inch
Races: 6 (this owner)
Fuel System
Fuel Cell
Manufacturer: RJS Safety Equip
Age: Original
Capacity: 9.2 gal
Fuel Pump: Electric
Fuel Type: Racing fuel only
Oil/Water System
Radiator: Full-race alum
Water Rad Location: Front of car
Water Pump: Full-race alum/Titan belt drive
Oil Cooler: Yes
Oil Cooler Location: Adjacent to front-end ducting
Electrical System
Ignition: Original points
Battery: Odessey dry cell
Transmission
Manfacturer: Ribcage original Austin Healey
Type: 4-speed
Gears: Straight-cut, close ratio
Shifter: Standard H-pattern
Races: 6 races
Rear End
Manufacturer: Austin Healey
Type: Standard
Ratio: 3.90
Differential: Welded spider gears
Axles: Racing type/dual bearing hubs
Races: 6
Detroit Locker available but extra
Body
Construction: Steel with fiberglass Monza front-end
Color: British Racing Green
Condition: Good condition
Chassis
Type: Monocoque
Builder: Speedwell Engineering
Material: Steel
Finish: Painted
Condition: Good
Front Suspension: Racing shocks, suspension prepared by Speedwell
Rear Suspension: Racing shocks, rear Panhard rod, suspension prepared by Speedwell
Shocks: Racing shocks prepared by Speedwell
Brakes: Disc brakes, front & rear
Steering: Right-hand drive, rack & pinion
Wheels: Original Minilites
Tires: Hoosiers
Interior
Color/Finish: Grey
Material: Steel
Fire System: Halon fire suppression system (SCCA approved)
