A Sprite's Shortcomings
Sir, I first discovered that girls like sports cars. Secondly, that an Austin Healey Sprite was the best that I could afford. There is no doubt in their little minds when…
Brief Specification.
Engine : Four cylinder 56 mm. bore and 76 mm. Stroke. Capacity 747.9 c.c. Tax £8. Side by side valves. One down-draught Zenith carburetter. Coil ignition. Gearbox : Four speeds and reverse. Ratios 5.6, 8.38, 13.28 and 22.9 to I. Centre change. Second and third gears constant mesh. Synchro-mesh third and tot.
Rear Axle : Bevel. Semi-floating. Suspension : Transverse front, quarter elliptic rear.
Brakes : Cable operated.
Dimensions : Wheelbase 6ft. 9in. Track 3f1. 4in. Weight of chassis, 6 ads. n
Price with special Arrow body, £187 10s.