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September 2026 Restoration Blog

The off-road wrecker has an exhaust leak from hitting a rock, but the new ARB air lockers are ready for installation. The Austin Healey 100-6 is shown with its hardtop on after returning from the Conclave. The Innocenti Spider and pink Mustang livery get attention in the shop.

The Chevrolet C10 awaits correct hub bearings to start driving for the first time. A Ford Focus is prepped for a race at Utah Motorsports Campus. The bugeye Sprite returns from Road America with potential carb changes, while the MG Midget gets new wire wheels.

Metal work continues on the Triumph TR3 and Karmann Ghia sits on the lift. The Bernardi exterior paint is complete with functional side vents. This vlog covers the current state of these classic cars and trucks in the shop.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0559

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Restoration Blog

My Journey to Sports Cars & the SCCA in 1954

Today I attend the 2026 Austin Healey Conclave at Galena, IL. The conclave is a week-long event put on by the Austin Healey Club of America and offers road rally, gymkhana, car show, and tech sessions. This is a video of the talk “My Journey to Sports Cars & the SCCA in 1954” given by Stephen Styers.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0558

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Restoration Blog

My Journey to Sports Cars & the SCCA in 1954

Today I attend the 2026 Austin Healey Conclave at Galena, IL. The conclave is a week-long event put on by the Austin Healey Club of America and offers a road rally, gymkhana, car show, and tech sessions. This is a video of the talk “My Journey to Sports Cars & the SCCA in 1954” given by Stephen Styers.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0558

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Restoration Blog

Tuning the Shorrock Supercharged Sprite

Find out the background to this car in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7hcsh7qkSM

I finally put the Shorrock supercharged Mark I Sprite on the dyno and load it up to take it to the 2026 Austin Healey Conclave in Galena.

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This Week With Cars – Episode 0555

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Barn Sprite #5 Car Show

Austin Healey Conclave at Branson

This week I attended the Austin Healey Conclave in Branson, Missouri.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0467

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Barn Sprite #5

Starting the New Engine in Barn Sprite #5

Today I am back with Barn Sprite #5 to start up the 1275cc A-Series engine for the first time and see how it will drive.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0444

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Barn Sprite #3

Barn Sprite #3 From Rags to Driving

Today I look back on all the videos of Barn Sprite #3 from finding it to it’s final state before it left to a new owner.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0442

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Barn Sprite #3

Barn Sprite 3 For Sale Right Now

I am back with the Austin Healey Sprite name Barn Sprite 3 which is for sale right now on Bring a Trailer. This is an update video to show you exactly what you will be bidding on.

The car is for sale here: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1960-austin-healey-bugeye-sprite-31/

Watch all the videos on this car here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRMQ-ShmnWOYNWKUXdB8W0fSB0OAMB5QM

This Week With Cars – Episode 0438

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Restoration Blog

Winter Checkup: 1969 Austin Healey Sprite

Today I service, check over and tune my 1969 Austin Healey Sprite.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0431

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Barn Sprite #1

Barn Sprite 1 Gets a New Fuel Tank

I am back with the Austin Healey Sprite name Barn Sprite 1 and today I install a new fuel tank from Moss Motors. This looks to be the same tank offered from other sources and all of them are different from the original gas tank.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0422

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