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Restoration Blog

XOH 276 Replica First Start?

Today I try to start Ken Grasing’s replica of the XOH 276 race car.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0181

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Barn Sprite #3

Round 1 – Barn Find Sprite #3 – Will It Run?

Today I take a look at the barn find Sprite I labeled #3. I clean it out and see if I can get it started without any parts besides a battery.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0180

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1962 Austin Healey Sprite Barn Find

1962 Austin Healey Sprite Mark II – Carb Rebuild

Today I take a look at a 1962 Austin Healey Sprite Mark II that has been sitting for a very long time and rebuild and tune the SU HS2 carburetors.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0171

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Barn Sprite #4

Barn Sprite #4 Full Video From Barn to Send Off

Today I look back on all the videos of Barn Sprite #4 from finding it to new video of it being loaded on the trailer to the new owner.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0169

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Historic Sprites Show Up to All Sprite and Midget Race in Michigan

Today I go racing at Grattan Raceway in Michigan to race in an all Sprite and Midget race as part of the VSCDA Sprite Midget Racing Series. The 1968 Austin Healey Le Mans Sprite Prototype Coupe Chassis # HAN9-R-238 and the 1969 Austin Healey Targa Florio Sprite Chassis # HAN9-R-250 were in attendance.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0168

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1962 Austin Healey Sprite Barn Find

1962 Austin Healey Sprite Mark II – Will It Cool?

Today I take a look at a 1962 Austin Healey Sprite Mark II that has been sitting for a very long time and fix the leaking cooling system.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0162

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Barn Sprite #4

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Barn Sprite #4)

I am selling my 1960 Austin Healey Sprite (also known as Barn Sprite #4) on eBay and if you would like to own this great car click on the link below.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/353541878558

This Week With Cars – Episode 0161

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Barn Sprite #4

Round 3 – Barn Find Sprite #4 – It Drives!

Today I take a look at the barn find Sprite I labeled #4. I attempt to fix the clutch, brakes, and oil leak.

Watch the first video on this car here: https://youtu.be/jjxTst6EdcM
Watch the second video on this car here: https://youtu.be/XwLYSGMhCfs

This Week With Cars – Episode 0158

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1962 Austin Healey Sprite Barn Find

1962 Austin Healey Sprite Mark II – Will It Charge?

Today I take a look at a 1962 Austin Healey Sprite Mark II that has been sitting for a very long time and work out a few bugs from headlights, bonnet (hood) release, generator and regulator problems, to filling the cooling system with water for the first time.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0156

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Austin Healey Sprite Will it Run?

Round 1 – Barn Find Sprite #4 – Will It Run?

Today I take a look at the barn find Sprite I labeled #4. I clean it out and see if I can get it started without any parts besides a battery.

Want a fuel drip bottle like I am using get one here: https://amzn.to/3v6aJNa

This Week With Cars – Episode 00132

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