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Frogeye Spridget

This is where you will find all of my articles related to Frogeyes and Spridgets.

A bit of history

The Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite burst onto the scene in 1958 and captured the hearts of the motoring public with its cheeky countenance. It was affordable and sure-footed on the road. On the racetrack, the Frogeye proved itself with its nimble handling and ample opportunity for tuning.

In 1961, the Sprite was joined by its little sibling, the MG Midget. The Sprite and Midget, collectively, Spridgets, continued in production until 1979.

Today, Spridgets are loved as great classic cars. Spares are well catered for and the mechanical elements are simple enough for the owner to maintain themselves. There is a large and active owners community, with clubs, car shows and race and track days.

If you are lucky enough to have owned any of the Sprite or Midget family, then you’ll know what wonderful and characterful cars they are.

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Cylinder Leak Down Test

How To: Cylinder Leak Down Test

January 27, 2017 Steve 2

A Cylinder Leak Down Test is similar to an engine compression test … but in reverse!  You use compressed air to pressurize each cylinder and then […]

How to do a compression test with engine compression tester

How To Do a Compression Test

January 9, 2017 Steve 6

If you want to know how to do a compression test, the good news is that it is a reasonably straightforward task that you can […]

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Frogeyes and Fuses – Part 1

November 23, 2016 Steve 0

The Frogeye fuse box is not a complicated affair; it didn’t need to be in 1958. A bunch of lamps, a horn and, if you […]

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Best Books for Sprites and Midgets

November 4, 2016 Steve 6

Which are the best books for Sprites and Midgets ? Well, that depends. It depends on whether you are looking for the history of the […]

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