Vehicle Owner

Member ID: rotospridget

Location: Mesa, AZ

Vehicle Info

1959 Austin-Healey Sprite

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed-1mph
  • HP-1
  • Weight-1lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

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    • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.

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Last updated: Jul 16, 2009

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Gavin’s Austin-Healey Sprite
“Rotospridget”

  • Currently 3.4142857142857 /5 Stars.
12 guestbook comments

This is a 1959 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite. While some may think I'm a butcher, I've modified the car to accept an Rx7 rotary engine with a 5spd, shortened rx7 drive shaft, narrowed rx7 limited slip rear end, and 4 wheel disc brakes. I've also used the sprite pedals hooked to the Rx7 master cylinder and brake cylinder. Has a short throw shifter, wide mini-lites wheels/tires, VW radiator, EZ wiring harness, and rx7 oil cooler. Many other things here and there.

And yes, with 5 times the factory horsepower, it moves faster than a fart in an elevator. It's only 1400lbs!!!

rotospridget's 1959 Austin-Healey Sprite

rotospridget's 1959 Austin-Healey Sprite

rotospridget's 1959 Austin-Healey Sprite

rotospridget's 1959 Austin-Healey Sprite

rotospridget's 1959 Austin-Healey Sprite

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HealeykindaGuy  

Posted by: HealeykindaGuy

01/26/2009 02:48PM

Hey man, nice sprite. Looks like it's coming along great! I was wondering what rims and tires you are running. If you could message me back or email me at jef83@msstate.edu that would be great!

geilesAuto  

Posted by: geilesAuto

09/08/2008 02:27PM

Hey, you should help out a fellow cardomainer and vote for my car! Here's the URL:

http://texacocarofthedecades.com/CarDetails.aspx?CarDetailID=81&Decade=2000

you just have to register to vote... Thanks a ton!

geilesAuto  

Posted by: geilesAuto

07/30/2008 04:19PM

i love your ride, 5 stars for sure! come check out my ride

buickboy92  

Posted by: buickboy92

11/30/2006 12:53PM

looks cool!!!

Hot_240SX  

Posted by: Hot_240SX

11/30/2006 12:42PM

Nice Sprite. Can't wait to see the updated pics. Keep up the good work on your Austin Healey. Sign my g-book. Thanks!

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Vehicle Owner

Member ID: rotospridget

Location: Mesa, AZ