Wow...all I can say is wow. Loved the project, and the videography was professional in quality. This should go viral. Your dad is an amazing talent as a car guy, and you are an amazing film maker. I've watched both car build documentaries (the VW Bug being the other), and enjoyed both equally. Artistic talent runs powerfully in your family. Great job, both of you. I'm a fan. I can't wait to see what you guys do next.
I've restored a few motorcycles, but sometimes haven't even remembered to take "before pictures", let alone video the whole process. My videos if they existed would likely be Adult rated for some of the language used to encourage stubborn parts together and express my frustration at regular intervals.
I’m English and old enough to remember their launch. Typical of the time. A superb concept and design but dreadful manufacture. Your car is better today than the day it came off the production line. A real delight to see it cruising the highways of USA. Truly extraordinary project from beginning to end. A masterclass in both classic restoration and Video making. All delivered in your delightfully understated style. Thanks!
This is such a true statement. I was a Triumph motorcycle mechanic back in the day and there was never a thought to quality control in the manufacturing process or in the components for that matter. Great concepts and great designs with terrible execution. To be fare the same could be said for American cars and bikes from that era.
When a manufacturer can sell every car it makes ten times over, quantity will win out over quality every time. The Frogeye Sprite is just another case in point.
@@JR-bj3uf I bought a 72 Triumph 650 Tiger in 1977 when I was a Coast Guard Aviation Machiest Mate 3d Grumman HU16e Albatross / Sikorski HH52a Seaguard Flt. Mech. with a diploma on prior service motorcycle repair. Baby Blue with lots of crome. It had 6 inch over front forks the original owner had installed. I found some things that made me scratch my head in amazement on it but one thing I loved was the oil in frame and how easy an oil change was. I had the headlight burn out 3 miles from C.G. Airstation Mobile Alabama when I was sent there from Airstation Traverse City Michigan TDY for the summer of 79. Foolishly I hadn't packed a spare bulb. A local sheriff deputy pulled me over for using a flashlight. Once I showed him my military ID card he escorted me to the base. He was a dead ringer for that actor who played a southern cop in the 60's Dodge commercial including wearing sunglasses at night. He even had the same accent. My Triumph only broke down once. I had to install a new rear sprocket and chain in Gulfport Mississippi. The Triumph shop there loaned me the tools to do it. I loved that bike.
@@ronaldheit196 Great story. I had a customer with a 72 Triumph Tiger in gold. He called and said the bike was making a bad knocking sound from the head. I told him he needed to bring it in and not to ride it. A few hours later he shows up at the shop. He rode the bike from Norman OK to Oklahoma City a distance of about 40 miles. He was right. It sounded like a guy, inside the engine with a hammer trying to get out. He said "If I keep the throttle steady the noise goes away. I tore the engine down and found a broken crank shaft. The crank was flexing up and down and the pistons were hitting the head! Amazing that it didn't explode.
$13000, looks a million bucks ! A lot of time and effort I know I have been there seen it done it. But... YOU DID IT You didn't cut corners you didn't go for second best and most importantly you did not rush it. You can be very proud of what you have achieved beautiful job Enjoy 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
0:52 " I'll probably have $2500 to finish it"........................four years later 1:05:20 "unfortunately $13,000 in parts". Thats auto restoration HAHAHA
From New Zealand wow amazing.Thangths for shearing your project I love old cars I am 85 years my first car was a 1927 Chev 4, you made my day .ALEX HILL.
This is the single most impressive thing I've ever seen on RU-vid! The skill, the dedication and the perseverance. Blows my mind. And the result is nothing but amazing! Thanks for the opportunity to tag along. 😁👍❤
This is the single most impressive thing I've ever seen on RU-vid ... Isiah Dark said what i was thinking ,, 5 years in 1 hour the documentary makes it a very special car
Hi and hello from England..............the very best restoration I've ever seen, you should be proud of yourself, in my twenties I owned a little green Frogeye, now 75 you brought back to me some many happy memories, thank you so much, Leslie
"What an awesome project" is an understatement. I take my hat off to you Sir. and good taste and selection. the result justified the journey. I wished I was your neighbor..
@@joolsfreeman4359 Yes, we are quite the humorous bunch. We say things like Aluminum, because that's the original spelling. And we have crazy ideas such as rustproofing on autos as well as radical concepts like using negative grounds (earths for the steak and kidney pudding set) so your car won't spontaneously combust. (yes, AH 100 in my garage ignition off key out)
@@stubee2011 Don't you love the dissimilar metal electrolysis rot between the aluminum body and the steel fenders? I wonder how often the plastic coated fabric beading was supposed to be replaced... When I got my 100-6 it was far and away too late for that to make a difference. Loved that car, tho...
You can see at 1:5:00 exactly why we in Great Britain were this gem of a vehicle originated call it ''The frog eye sprite'' Wonderful work. When can we have it back ?
Here in Australia they were called "bug-eyes" too. That was one incredible journey through the restoration. I'm in awe of this bloke. Skilled,resourceful, meticulous and patient. Thank you for a great story. 👍
Beautiful restoration. The Frogeye was one of the first foreign cars I drove. Always wanted one. Never got one. Will never have one. But your project helps ease the pain. Thanks
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Your pain is not founded in reality. I bought a low mileage 1960 Sprite in 1962. Took a long time to find one which had not been totally thrashed in just 2 to 3 years. Engine was OK, many other things were just cheap crapola. Imagine my chagrin at having to replace the carbon faced clutch throw out bearing at just 25,000 miles. At that point American cars had been using steel ball and roller throw out bearings for at least 50 years. Merely a toy for teenagers back then, still nothing but a turd now.
You brought back some wonderful memories. During my earlier days with the Air Force (1960 - 1987) I owned two of the Bugeyes (sequentially) and loved them. Both were the common Bugeye color of powder blue. Another fighter pilot in my squadron got me interested in the cars, owning one himself. Outside of flying the F-104, my Bugeyes were the most fun machines I ever had. Thanks for the beautiful restoration that will keep the era alive!
Wow!!! What fun to watch you go through the entire process. I love how every component was stripped down, refurbished, and put back together. Amazing. You should win every award available at those car shows!
It is just SO refreshing to see such a great classic RESTORED the way it should be and not just crapped out as a junked out ratrod or some NEVER been original "restorod"! This is the way a true restorer does things, the RIGHT way and has something in the end to really be proud of. Such attention to detail and to getting things right. THAT is real craftsmanship. For those that want to see what one of similar color looks like with the bumpers: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-a7vbwWIU-x4.html
Actually, it doesn't. With the rotisserie and some metal being removed, there was high risk of bowing in the middle which could account for panel gaps later. Any parts like this being removed and the rest of the body MUST be braced and help in place with crossmembers.
A Sprite of this calibre was my first real ride in a sports car, a true sports car. That was way back in 62 and I have been hooked ever since. Now I have a Z-4 BMW'er and it is so mindful of that first ride. Volkswagens' , Porsche, and a lot trucks have come and gone, but nothing like that first ride in that Sprite. The Z-4 is really a close, very close second.
My first car - 1960 model, bought 6 years-old. Bored the engine to 998 and tuned it for club rallies on forest stages - huge fun. Your restoration took me back! Well done, you did a good job.
In fact he´s not a Pro, - but he´s def became one.!! Realy Amazing done, with not a hugh buch of Money, he made very cool Project outta dis piece of crap and it just look´s Awesome, isn´t it.!! The work he´s done deserves a lot of Respect. Great Job, nice Video and Hat off.!!
My first sportscar I bought when I was maybe 19-20 was when I was moved for work from Warwickshire down to Exeter in Devon (the south) . I paid about 50 pounds second hand I remember I loved that little car , although I had to change the rear 1/4 springs because one was broken . They were an absolute bitch to get out . But when I started running her around Exeters tiny lanes . If you saw another , you would flash your lights and wave at the other guy . Tremendous sense of comaderie in those days
Funny isn't it? The first time I ever heard them called "Frog Eyed" was about a year ago. I said "Frog Eye!?, no-no it's Bug Eye." But I have to admit, frog eye makes even more sense. But it will always be bug eye to me.
awesome to see a full version! I'm 3 days into a 2 week refresh on my Bugeye so its great timing for some motivational footage, got videos up on my channel as well
A 1960 Sprite as my first ever car which I saved up for 4 years to buy second hand in 1964 in UK. Really enjoyed watching this video and was impressed by the skill and commitment put into the project. Would love another with wire wheels and disc brakes - the original car I had suffered from brake fade at times. You never forget the exhaust note on a Sprite!
I watch videos of blokes "refurbishing" toy cars. It drives me bonkers watching them hack at stuff with the wrong tools. They should watch this guy use the right tool for the right job.
This is the second of your videos I've seen, the first being the old red vw bug you did(it didn't end up red though). Thankyou for your step by step guide as you went through each process, I wish I was younger and looking for a career path. Cheers from Downunder.
Terrific to see someone see a project like this all the way through over a near 5 year period. A whole range of skills, but winning through in the end. Admiration for the man all the way.
Thank you Max, you are a brilliant craftsman. Today I was able to forget about the World's problems while watching your great restoration. Your video with just the right amount of commentary and time-lapse was just perfect to watch and listen to. It was also great to see how you physically started strong and after nearly 5 yrs finished strong. More power to you Max.
Awesome, what a beauty she turned out to be! I had watched all the individual episodes already, but had to watch this complete one as well of course :) Amazing job!
😂just got an image in my mind if the old movie Send me no flowers when Clint Walker 6'5" stepped out of a Jaguar. It was hilarious to watch but he did it.
Beautiful Bugeye Sprite you did a fantastic job in the restoration.... I like how your wife describes your tools you used to build the body of the car... Is it street legal I know you have an interstate highway going through Boise just wondering if the car has been on it ? And what's the top speed you had it going ? And I hope you enjoy it and like you said you and your wife takes it to as many car shows you possibly can get to....
The car is street legal. I have driven about 500 miles since Aug. Don't know what the top speed is yet, we have driven on side roads and reached 60 MPH. It is a blast to drive. Thanks for watching.
Sooo much car porn lol nice! Door line looks good, well worth the effort! Also semi tight budget is nice work. Most people don't understand getting a steal (elbow grease) these days.😉 Looking forward to the next project Sir.
Beautiful car, great job. I had a '59 100-6 many years ago, nothing else like it. I've always had a soft spot for the bug eyes, tho. Love the sound of that little 4 banger!
I did my apprenticeship on these and they never came from the factory this good. Loved the re build. My only problem with the sprite was being 6 ft 3 in tall I barely fitted in them!
I'm 65 years old and purchased my first car in 1973, and it was a Bugeye, Austin Healey Sprite, and I have to say, YOU have just done so much justice to one of the best cars England has ever sent to this country! You've also made me remember so many things I loved working on and fixing on my 61 Canary Yellow Bugeve. Thank you so very much and wow, this is the best car restoration video EVER! Beautiful Work, and I know you'll enjoy it for years to come!!!
You did a superb job!! I meant it! That was a lot of skill, patience and fortitude you put into that project. It kinda exceeded you 2-3k cost expectation but was worth it knowing it’s as good as you could make it! Congratulations!
Just saw this for the first time 15/10/20 and enjoyed every moment of it!! I LOVE the way you do so much of the work in your own garage (I'm the same for my 1955 Chevy for close to 20 years - on the road since July 2019) as I really have no admiration for the wallet restorers. I really liked the way the repetitive stuff was included but sped up, gave me more appreciation for the hard work done to achieve these great results. Love the way you make things work out, even it is your way not someone else's. Keep up the great work/play!
Brilliant video ! inspired and subscribed ! I made a video the other day on starting my Ford Prefect, all didn't go to plan but your video here cheered me up ! Thank you !!
I've always loved the bugeye sprite. Thank you for taking such care. It's an amazing rebuild and your work is outstanding. Can't believe you practically did it all.
more than the amazing documentary of re-cration of a dead car !!!! You are an absolut Zen Master above your professional and techno-mechanical ability!!! Thank you so much of sharing this document here. Cheers Sir.
Ese hombre.es un mago.....sabe de motores.transmisiones...suspenciones....frenos..aparyr sabe soldar eléctrica autógena....samblastea....pinta....felicidades...saludos desde Córdoba ,ver.mex
