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markwemple
markwemple Dork
6/3/15 6:41 a.m.

Mine. Has a title. Been years since it's been on the road. Complete project in all senses of those words. It's all there but it all needs attention. No real rust except a little in the floors. Only have a ribcage transmission for it. Choice of engine, either 948 or 1098. Have some spares I can throw in for extra money. Not exactly sure what I want for it as I'd rather keep it but we may be moving soon and I can only take so much with me. Even have front and rear bumpers.

bravenrace
bravenrace MegaDork
6/3/15 7:35 a.m.

Pictures? Location?

markwemple
markwemple Dork
6/3/15 7:56 a.m.

Severna Park, Maryland. Right now it's a bit buried under boxes. Pics would be a little difficult. I can try later.

markwemple
markwemple Dork
6/3/15 8:10 a.m.

The original color is light blue and the interior would've likely been black. I also have a hard top. You could also go with Vega wheels instead of factory steels.

TRoglodyte
TRoglodyte SuperDork
6/3/15 7:13 p.m.

If bravenrace is not interested I would like to be a victim...err candidate please.

markwemple
markwemple Dork
6/4/15 9:44 a.m.

FWIW, I also have a 1275 that I was thinking of rebuilding and installing in my 58.

markwemple
markwemple Dork
6/4/15 9:49 p.m.

From looking at sold items on ebay, it looks like a complete restoration project is around 4 to 4.5k.

markwemple
markwemple Dork
6/5/15 8:20 a.m.

I know it's tough since there aren't pics but feel free to give input

EvanB
EvanB GRM+ Memberand UltimaDork
6/5/15 8:29 a.m.
markwemple wrote: feel free to give input

Need more pictures.

markwemple
markwemple Dork
6/5/15 9:17 a.m.

Thanks. SMH

Apexcarver
Apexcarver PowerDork
6/5/15 9:37 a.m.

I'm afraid you are not giving much in the way of detail for a potential purchaser to consider. You are floating out a small carrot of information and it just isnt enough for someone to bite on.

I know its not what you are looking for, but I think you need to do some digging, inventorying, and picture taking to flesh out just what it is that you are looking to sell.

Take an afternoon and dig it out, take a bunch of pictures, and inventory the spares that are available, what you want for the spares, and what goes with the car and you will likely have some stronger bites.

I just bought a '61 Bugeye and I am in Gaithersburg, so I am really interested in what parts you have that you might be willing to part with. I am still digging into my car to see what I have and working on my shopping list for what I need/want, but really want to know what you have.

I dont need a motor/trans, but am working up a LONG list of small bits and bobs. For instance, I need 3x side curtain thumb screws, a mechanical tach cable, possibly a master, might want a diff better suited for higher speeds, Seat foam/covers, and a list that seems to grow every time I get up to look at my car.

If you get me a for sale list I could float offers on some things...

See my project here http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/classic-cars/apexcarvers-sprite-project/101814/page1/

Ian F
Ian F MegaDork
6/5/15 9:42 a.m.
markwemple wrote: I know it's tough since there aren't pics but feel free to give input

There is a complete and running project Bugeye for sale on Hemmings right now for $10.5k. makes it kinda hard to consider a pile of questions for half as much.

http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/austin_healey/sprite/1747754.html?refer=blog

markwemple
markwemple Dork
6/5/15 10:10 a.m.

Remember that a bugeye is essentially a 4 wheel motorcycle. No radio, no side glass and not even outside door handles. They make a vw type 1 look complicated

markwemple
markwemple Dork
6/5/15 10:29 a.m.

In reply to Apexcarver: Most of my bugeye spares I'll be keeping for my 58. I have a ton of parts for later spridgets. Literally almost a ton.

Apexcarver
Apexcarver PowerDork
6/5/15 10:59 a.m.

I may be in touch soon, mine has a 1275cc + ribcase, and I have a few upgrades I am considering.

markwemple
markwemple Dork
6/6/15 9:47 p.m.

FWIW, I am negotiable and I know I need to take pics. If anyone has any ideas of where to advertise please let me know.

rusty
rusty New Reader
6/6/15 10:29 p.m.

I'm super interested, but very cash poor right now. I am a licensed electrician and a pretty good handyman. I know it's a long shot, but I figured I'd offer.

markwemple
markwemple Dork
6/7/15 11:05 a.m.

What kind of cash are you talking about

markwemple
markwemple Dork
6/7/15 12:18 p.m.

Well, you have my location.

markwemple
markwemple Dork
6/7/15 3:41 p.m.

You didn't say whether it was 4k or 4.5k you were willing to pay. (as mentioned above)

markwemple
markwemple Dork
6/7/15 5:10 p.m.

Not at all. I can pass just like the common CL response. I was asking for input. Not sure how non specific my comment of having to touch all parts on it can be. I'd assume someone would assume you'll go through the entire car. The only reason for pics would be rot and large dents.

Apexcarver
Apexcarver PowerDork
6/8/15 11:20 a.m.

http://www.mgexp.com/
http://www.ahexp.com/
http://www.spritespot.com/

These seem to be the hangouts for these. (if anyone knows better places, LET ME KNOW! I just got mine and I am learning)

rcutclif
rcutclif Dork
6/8/15 1:20 p.m.
markwemple wrote: I'd rather keep it

I found why this ad is so poor...

You asked for feedback.

markwemple
markwemple Dork
6/10/15 9:26 a.m.

CL ad with some pics: http://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/5067395543.html

bravenrace
bravenrace MegaDork
6/10/15 10:38 a.m.

In reply to markwemple:

No offense, but in my recent experience shopping this and similar vehicles, your price is waaaaaaay high.

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