Free Abandoned Car: Austin Healey Sprite First Wash in 31 Years! Satisfying Detail Restoration

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Free Abandoned Car: Austin Healey Sprite First Wash in 31 Years! Satisfying Detail Restoration. Today, we tackle the interior & exterior of an abandoned Austin Healey Sprite and if we can save it, we get it for free and can give it away to a subscriber that is covered in dirt and debris that hasn't been detailed in years that will require us to pressure wash the entire exterior, followed by a wash, clay bar and then polishing the paint to bring back its shine and a full interior detail including mold removal. If you find our videos satisfying or motivating make sure you hit subscribe! #barnfind #carcleaning #detailing #cleaning #restoration
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@WDDetailing Год назад

Do you think we can save this & get it for free?! Dont forget to like the video and subscribe!

@bigeyedbangs Год назад

Do you guys want to venture more into restoring cars after detailing them? Or it cost that much and do you need more time in the restoration?

@kirdot2011 Год назад

Those scammers with the same profile pic as your one asking to be contacted on Telegram are doing that on like 10 different yt channels with different content. But the text from them is always the same

@kirdot2011 Год назад

I Definitely want to see those cars running again! Especially because there are a ton of detailing yt channels out there and a lot of let's get this car running again yt channels but non of them do both on the same channel so... If you want to stand out here's your chance!

@speterbilt Год назад

Do a video abt cleaning under the plastic flooring

@adcrazy6626 Год назад

Normal placement for the rear view mirror on a convertable that age. Look at a Corvette from 1953 (first year) to 1962 for instance.

@AudreySmilley Год назад

Yes on seeing you guys and getting more personality. Also, yes on trying to get things running. I love that you guys work to save these old pieces of art.

@deanoallen5096 Год назад

Agreed

@Roger_Ramjet Год назад

Maybe so but the channel is geared toward teenagers...

@AAVSOtube Год назад

Agree, Detailing and restoration all in one channel would break RU-vid.

@Tom-h3s4x 11 месяцев назад

NOT art, garbage.

@emgee9775 9 месяцев назад

I think it’s a real shame to junk a car, especially an extremely rare Austin Healy, as it’s history and numbers and identification are forever lost. Were the money available, a heritage bodyshell could have given the car a new lease of life, preserving its story and history for years to come. Failing that, new sills, floorpans, etc are easily available from the MG Owners club and many other suppliers.

@MichaelMcFearin Год назад

Great video and I love it when you do a before and after strip. I do enjoy when you explain each step more and the product used. It is good to see you try to get them going as well, everyone loves a "will it run".

@StandYourGrounds Год назад

Since you asked, here is my humble opinion. You guys have a great chemistry together. I love these junkyard rescue vids. Something going from total loss to driving again. It would be nice to see a total restoration. A bit of welding and few new parts this car could be saved. I know that this involves extensive work and funds. It would be totally worth it seeing it drive again.

@jpurcha Год назад

Where I live, the provincial government auto insurance is making it more difficult to get older cars on the road even if body sections were fixed by welding in new panels. They do not want to see any repairs on rocker panels. This takes a lot of older cars off the road.

@brunosmith6925 Год назад

Some 30 years ago, I restored a Frogeye Sprite that was not as far-gone as this one. They were cute cars, but the cost in both time and money usually cannot compensate the fact that they were very badly designed and made. Best thing to do with most cars like this is to do what's being done here. Clean up as far as you can to try to make what's left last a bit longer, but getting them to roadworthy condition is very likely to cost far too much - more than they are worth.

@sethtriggs Год назад

The way you're doing the videos is very nice, and it's adding a nice personable touch to see you guys on the camera. Great job all of you!

@EZD856 Год назад

Love your videos. I like seeing the details and the more involved restores of the classics the most. Y’all are doing a great job. I watch every video.

@carfreakclassics Год назад

We have a unique collection of classic vehicles, parts, tires, wheels, and utility tools available. You can check us out if you are looking for a car project/parts like this.

@jordanfoss2352 Год назад

The Volvo is an Amazon coupe made from 1950 to 1970. Came in a sedan, coupe and Wagon. That's a rare Volvo, and it looks in pretty good shape. That blue is amazing clean and shiny

@tonisjolander6436 Год назад

No,its a Volvo Pv 544,made 1958-1965.Amazon where made 1956-1970.

@jordanfoss2352 Год назад

@@tonisjolander6436 the hood similarities throw me off. After a Google you are right, both are beautiful and under appreciated classic, especially in the US.

@melvinthemechanic Год назад

No its a volvo pv

@boss12 Год назад

They did one on Wheeler Dealers that was the same color.

@stephentootle6388 Год назад

PV544

@scottiebwaaii2602 Год назад

Great job on the detailing. I admire the work that you guys do so that is why i follow the channel. I like the new of of how you do your videos and i think you should continue. The car is far gone but with time, effort and money it can be brought back to life.

@WDDetailing Год назад

Thank you! We’re enjoying making them more too

@svZia-Switch51 Год назад

Just the detailing gets a bit boring for me personally. I’m more interested in seeing you try to get it running AFTER the detail.

@davidgreen4275 Год назад

If anyone can do it it’s you guys! 😊

@WDDetailing Год назад

😇😇

@abesplenthe_mad_bugsy5879 Год назад

You asked about the engine: If it's early enough, it might be a 948. Or a 1098cc. Doubt it's a 1275 (these were later Sprites and MG Midgets--after 1966 or so). Engine bay looks original and complete! Whoever gets this car will have some nice parts. Or the British Motor Heritage makes body panels for these little British cars. Great video and good luck to whoever gets this diamond in the rough!

@coyboybc Год назад

I have seen worse than that brought back to being on the road! I really enjoy your videos! I have not been a long time subscriber! I do think your videos are great! I really like how y’all bring cars back to life from looking like roadkill

@EconoboxGarage Год назад

I've seen much worse brought back to life! Parts are readily available and it looks like a lot of the scarcer trim parts are still there. I've been rebuilding an earlier Sprite on my channel... it wasn't as rusty as this one though. The engine should be a 1098cc 'A' series engine which has surprising source of both standard and performance bits available.

@Timhey0912 Год назад

Absolutely enjoying how you're making your videos. It gives us all extra insight and getting to know you all more!

@adrianhoneybill8591 Год назад

The Sprite looks to be a MkII with a 948cc BMC 'A' series engine. My first car was one of these - it was not in the best condition, however I did replace the engine with a 1098cc tuned lump. Great memories and fun for a teenager!!

@bruuuh_boi Год назад

That is quite a natural evolution of your channel and content on it, where whe've got attached to your personalities as well alongside the detailing and restoration. My vote for keeping up on adding more of yourselves and making cars running in addition to detailing

@stephenhenion8304 Год назад

That's a 1963 Sprite.... no roll up windows. A true British Roadster... I had 5 of them back in the 80's

@lluviavalenzuela6756 Год назад

Awesome video guys you can really tell how much passion are care you put into your restorations!! Your attention to detail and all the little steps you take to perfect the car don’t go unnoticed!!

@saabdude67 Год назад

Engine’s a BMC A-Series. 1275cc pushrod inline-4 with two SU carburetors. Wonderful little engines. I adore them. Nice Volvo PV544 at the beginning too! Another favorite of mine.

@jameswalsh6131 Год назад

Love seeing more of you guys and you sharing more of your personalities in your vids as well as the amazing transformations you do. Please keep up the great work and videos!

@goorgert1364 Год назад

Had the same scammer experience on a video from Cleetus Mcfarland. They target everybody!

@alanwoodcock3218 Год назад

Definitely seeing you guys in the videos is a big Plus. Showing what you're doing and how is another Plus. Love your videos, keep doing what you're doing...

@solo2361 Год назад

As long as the frame is good it can be fixed. The body can be fixed with some patience and metal work. Start with getting it running and drive train.

@cglenn1457 Год назад

Perhaps scrap metal, but prove me wrong. Let's see how you do.I wish they gave you that Mercedes.

@jaimepalma2417 Год назад

Felistasiones a los grandes maestros mecánicos favulosos estraordinario maravilloso saludos cordiales dé la república de Chile

@JamesJoyce12 Год назад

you can buy floor pans for about $100 each and installing them is a beginner project

@kathrynmillan1961 Год назад

Thank you for addressing about the giveaway because that’s exactly what happened to me . I almost fell for it , but gut instinct told me otherwise . Thanks again for the heads up . Keep up the great work

@chuckclark9464 Год назад

Personally, I would rather see you and the other people who are doing the transformations.

@SeanBateman57 Год назад

Rip in peace Austin-Healey ..nice try guys ..but this car is still dead :/

@davidparkin9017 Год назад

Show some more mechanicals. The Benz is a 1976 280.

@martinmcareavey6169 Год назад

its either a 1256cc or 956 cc engine, normally aspirated (carburettors) two valves per cylinder with 4 cylinders, mated to a 4 speed synchromesh gearbox. You'll find that most sections are rotted away, as these have so many box sections and mud traps that there isn't a single example left that hasn't had some welding. Good news is that you can get Heritage pattern parts from the UK.. As far gone as it is, there are plenty of examples that have come back further from the dead.

@scienceistruth1924 Год назад

I think it might be either the 958cc as you say or the 1098cc which was fitted to the MK 3 and my mk3 didn't have synchro on first but as you say there are loads of cheap repair sections that can be found they are great fun cars

@carterrichardson7373 Год назад

Is Tony Robbins says whatever you believe you can achieve

@scienceistruth1924 Год назад

That is actually a very rare model, it is a MK2 just after the frogeye sprite mk1 but before it had wind up windows in the mk3, I think it was built from 1961 to 1964 or there abouts, it is also retains most of the original parts including the rare 2 spoke steering wheel even the original twin SU air filter, it is definitely worth saving.

@pertes 13 дней назад

They don't seem to be to rare by my research, me and my dad own one we got for 15.5k and they seem to be going for like 25k

@troyw8338 10 месяцев назад

Nice job cleaning up my future car. 😂

@journeywithgabriel5031 Год назад

I definitely would love to see y’all attempt to get them running

@stephenansahoyirifi7827 Год назад

Please iam interested in the mercedes if I can have it for free

@johnc5210 Год назад

Great to see you reclaiming a classic. I had 2 Austin Healey Sprites in the 1970's a Mk3 which had the windup windows and the Mk2 which had the sliding windows, which yours appears to be. The engine was a BMC 850CC green model I think. Loved those cars, be good for someone that is restoring one to get this car as parts are very hard to come by now.

@emmajacobs5575 Год назад

Close - it looks like a later Mk 2 1098cc engine model, with disc front brakes

@joanthorington3593 Год назад

When my father was stationed in England after ww2 he bought a 1952 Austin Healy and he used to rally race in it, would love to have it now!

@nick011182 Год назад

I personally like that you guys fix some stuff. Most detailers don’t go that extra step to make their finished product better.

@PaolaBarrientos Год назад

1 mint into the video and I can't wait to see how it turns out 🚗

@barryburkholder4000 Год назад

RJ standing next to the car makes it look tiny.

@Schlipperschlopper Год назад

Sadly soon all gas cars will be banned!

@jaypipken7444 Год назад

I personally enjoy the way your doing your videos now . Dont fix whats not broken .

@rohanraj1781 4 месяца назад

See the number plate OHIO 💀

@birdssurfshed Год назад

It SO deserves to be saved! Patch it up and get it running then enjoy. Living in San Diego it's a quick trip across the border to Baja Mexico and the folks down there work wonders for an affordable price. All the parts are there other than the taillight lens!

@danlincoln8987 Год назад

I love the video, I love to see cars that could possibly be on the road again, This is really cool but this car is way to far gone, the Volvo rescued was DOPE!!!! And it's beyond awesome when u try to get them running, favorite part of the video

@britishsouth Год назад

Personally, I love the "clean it up and get it running" vids. I'm into British cars so this one is especially fun! The engine in you car is an Austin "A" series 948cc 4 cylinder with dual SU carburators mated to a 4 speed transmission. That generation Sprite shared underpinnings with the MG midget, hence the resemblence to the Midget.

@ouiji1963 Год назад

The fact it was out in the elements, it might be a goner. Someone with the experience to do a full rebuild might be able to bring it back. 😎 GREAT video guys.

@inMotionOutdoors Год назад

Love to see more mechanical improvements on some of these. And love the Volvo update

@aaronbishop3389 Год назад

I think yall are doing great, i would like to see the machinical aspect of it to get the running. Also, get updates on the cars you have done. As in, did the owers keep it clean or not

@longislandcerealkiller6385 Год назад

Thx I got a notification few weeks ago they almost got me on stauffer garage I inbox James and said it’s a scam the following week I got one from your channel

@logantoles8067 Год назад

A little bit of both would be awesome

@barryburkholder4000 Год назад

I like the new video format better. It brings both of your personalities into the video and not just watching someone wash a car.

@jeffreydover9104 Год назад

I like having y'all in the videos. Most other youtubers just show the detailing. Yours is unique. And, you seem like good guys. I enjoy and look forward to each one.

@ZiggeCarlås 3 дня назад

How many ever thought of the fact that they may be didn’t do it on purpose I don’t wanna be rude but I’m just saying they could be reasons

@RmiL-r1t Месяц назад

Its keeps running

@ZiggeCarlås 3 дня назад

But I agree with you it is a shame that some people would just abandon cars beautiful cars on purpose just because I have money

@cyrilstrain2387 Год назад

First time watching. Fix it.

@nathandale2604 Год назад

I love how you guys do your videos! As a detailer passionate about his work; you put out great camera angles that always amaze me on how clean the cars become. However the cars you do leave a lot of questions as to what is going to happen next to them so your cut scenes talking about the machanical/ functional aspects of the car are a huge bonus to me. Don’t change a thing and keep on making the videos this way.

@obamiller1253 Год назад

I love how the video change

@INDONESIA_ALHAYAH Год назад

Good job ya you can do it , just send it to me arter you Finish Rebuild it , it’s will make my day

@camera_still_works8727 Год назад

I know for sure you guys can get it back to looking great and have about %75 faith in the engine going. They made things to last back then lol it’s the body work and possible rusty floorboards is what I’m worried about for you guys. Reckon we shall see in about 30 min!

@KennedyRodrigo 24 дня назад

that engine is actually very uniuqe but most don't know it isn't rare and what makes it so common is like most abandoned cars its essentially almost unusable but what makes it so uniuqe is cause its actually there in the first place.

@ianlatham2975 3 месяца назад

The MG Midget and Austin-Healey Sprite's were badge engineered but apart from the badges and the front grille they were identical. In my opinion the Sprite grille made it a prettier car. This is a Mark 2 with a twin carb 948cc engine that developed a massive 50bhp when new.

@lennwheeler5541 5 месяцев назад

Back in 1984 I was stationed in Ft. Bliss. Before I knew anything about cars, I tried to buy a 1962 Austin Healy. I was so stoked about it. But I couldn't afford to repair the engine. So I let it go back to the dealership.

@KatherineSkebeck 6 месяцев назад

I think you guys can restore this Austin Healy Spirit. My brother Karl had one in the 1960s. He had just graduated high school. He and another graduate were celebrating graduation & wrecked on a turn. He was pinned under the Sprite while the friend was thrown clear with few injuries. My brother suffered a head injury, hip & ankle injuries & was hospitalized for months with lifelong complications requiring many surgeries. My family was devastated. He eventually married & lived a comfortable life in Maryland. I have very fond & loving memories of my brother and of the Austin Healy also. He was so proud of it. It was red

@jagvette1 Год назад

No sweat you will get it running, it;s British and they never give up. Every part you need for that car can be found it would be a mistake to break it. Hell I would take it in a heartbeat. Yes lets see you in the video's I do it on my channel (jagvette1) and subscribers seem to like it.

@oneyearoutproductions Год назад

I'd say if you're comfortable in front ofvthe camera....go for it! And I think revivals are a great topic to expand upon...there are a quite a few revival channels out there, but adding in your detailing craft us a whole other bonus from a viewer point!

@blainehalley2201 9 месяцев назад

I like you asking for feedback about what I prefer in your film. First, I have enjoyed WD Detailing for years. In highschool my first after school job at Bills Auto Polish in Lancaster. The following summer I was a detailer for Shorty Harper in Santa Monica. For more than 50 years I bought and flipped cars. I want to see you guys and girls and hear you speak while you work on the cars. I prefer you talk about what a car needs mechanically and that you do some of the work. Kind regards, and Happy Holidays. I have been all over the USA and the best place of all to work on cars, drive them, show them, buy, sell and drive them is within Santa Cruz and Monterey counties in California! 😎. p.s. Happy Holidays. I look forward your 2024 New Year videos!

@theymusthatetesla3186 Год назад

Got one of these in 1995....exact same colour...spent THOUSANDS on it! Wish I'd let it go to the scrap. This is WORSE than mine!.....money pit....spares only. Seriously!

@leew878 Год назад

You guys do amazing work. I like how you are more present and interactive in the videos. All you guys have fun personalities and it makes the videos more enjoyable to watch.

@WDDetailing Год назад

Awh man what a compliment! We have so much fun making these videos we figured we show all the goofing off we do. It’s great to see that people enjoy watching that. Thank you for making this possible for us !

@thecajunbritishexperiment.6190 3 месяца назад

So this is where Jill Taylor’s Healey turned up. (Yes I know here’s was a commander and it was British racing green) just a little home improvement humor to throw in.

@andrewmacgregor8717 4 месяца назад

It would be a crime to part this car. It's mostly complete. Yes, there are obvious issues with floor pans and the unibody, but I've seen a lot worse. The people who want this type of car are enthusiasts who know full well that they will never recoup the money they spend restoring the car. It's not about that. It's all about having a project; the fun of working on it; learning new skills; learning about the car; and sharing the experience with a child or friends.

@mattskustomkreations Год назад

Sprites seem to be giveaway cars to me…as a kid one of my mom’s friends told my dad he could have her ‘59 bug-eye sprite for a year if he would fix it to get it to run. He thought it would be a fun car and not too hard to fix. He wound up having it for 2 years, it became a money pit and she wouldn’t come over to pick it up and take it back. He eventually had it towed or drove to her house and left it in her driveway.

@WesleyMamie-p8k 7 дней назад

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@adenrockss Год назад

From tik tok keep it going!!

@andrewg6238 Год назад

Like your videos, like you guys, too. That being said, I like revivals. Also, when something like the Volvo stays around and is being worked on, maybe a "Follow Up Friday" form time to time so we can see more of what goes into the process to make them roadworthy again. Not necessarily crazy long two hours a week, but snipets of progress every couple/few weeks. Just a suggestion! Keep up the good work!

@UserUser-ww2nj Год назад

948 cc (0.9 L) A-Series I4 43HP engine ,A car was tested by the British magazine The Motor in 1958. It had a top speed of 82.9 mph (133.4 km/h) and could accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 20.5 seconds. BMC ( British motor corporation ) engine used in lots of their cars including the Morris Minor . Other parts like the steering rack and suspension came from other models in their range of cars . If i had the money and skills i would restore it and if i only had the money i would get someone else to do it. Oh yes , it's also known as the frog eyed sprite

@slothzombi307 4 месяца назад

I have a Sprite a couple years newer than this. Whether or not to restore really depends on the under-carriage. It's a unibody and it appears there could be terrible corrosion to axles, brakes, tranny, suspension, etc......All the wiring will need to be replaced. Parts are available and not too expensive, but it may need too much.

@CliffEckstorm-lh9jq 7 месяцев назад

Actually guys, that car is definitely still restorable. It also appears complete…save the floors and the trunk floor. The identification plate may also still be on the car. As I recall it is under the hood somewhere. If you can find it, a lost title can be had with a bill of sale. If it is not to be found. The engine itself has markings on it and can be traced back to its original vin number. I’m sure the Austin Healey Club could help with that. Y’all are too far away from me here in Tennessee to get the car…but I would if I could. I would restore it…and drive it. (If it were mine…) They are a lot of fun to drive. You guys have the choice to make. Are you going to stick with just detailing old cars you find? Or are you going to add getting them running too? I will give you the heads up that restoration projects can get expensive and take a lot of time to get done right. So think about it seriously. I personally like the detailing work y’all do and watch because of it. Y’all do a really good job. Just my two cents…😏😎

@stanelder9995 Год назад

Nice little sports car to save - first time I ever approached 100mph was in one of these, as a kid with my Uncle driving! Not sure I would ever get under it on just a jack though! This is a MK2 Sprite, so the motor is either a 948 or 1,098 cc A-Series (1,098 from late 1962), with twin SU HS2 carbs, outputting 45-55 HP ( at least in UK trim).

@Shadowman... Год назад

These old car vids are ok but it would be nice to see a more modern car transformation. The vids with the customer reactions are the best. THERE'S LOTS OF OLDER PEOPLE AND SINGLE MOMS THAT DON'T HAVE THE TIME AND MONEY TO GET A CAR DONE. That's the vids that make a difference.

@andrewsmith9933 Год назад

The car is an Austin Healey Sprite MK2, these have the chassis number HAN6 (948cc) or HAN7 (1098cc), they were first made in late 1961 and are basically the earlier frogeye (bugeye) sprite with different outer panels. The early MK2's had wheels with holes around the outside, the wheels on this one are later so if original I would suspect its a 1098, the engine number would be 10CC or 10CG if its a 1098. The 1098 also had front disc brakes whereas the 948cc has drums. Of course over the years people changed bits to upgrade their car so its always a bit hit and miss to determine an exact year from pictures or a video.

@Tom-h3s4x 11 месяцев назад

Please stop. British cars have no business coming back to life. I know the idea sounds romantic (mostly just stupid) but these things WANT to return back to the Earth... ...let them.

@tandkclassics4190 Год назад

The Volvo appears to be about a 1964 Volvo PV544, Possibly a sport model B18. the only way to know is the engine and the trim package. The Mercedes-Benz is a 1975 year Model 300 D Based on the US spec rubber bumper caps, on the ends of the front bumper and on either side of the grille on the bumper, the next year the headlight style changes immensely.

@Wongwanchungwongjumbo Год назад

You should Repair that Triumph Volswagen Engine running. The Famous Classic Car Rescue video bt Bernie and Mario will Restore this Running to a Appraisal evaluation before Selling. I loved this old beauty

@SouthernShadetreeMechanic Год назад

Parts car? Depends on who you ask. MGB’s, Sprites, and Midgets are like Mustangs and ‘57 Chevies - you can practically build them from a catalog. Most anything that car needs to be put back on the road is available from any number of suppliers. Just depends on how deep your pockets are and how badly you want to save it. The engine is a BMC A-Series. It’s the same engine that powered the original Mini all the way into the 2000s. It was in production for almost 60 years.

@michaeltutty1540 Год назад

Interesting proposition. The Austin Healey is identical to an MG Midget, so parts are easy and cheap. Sitting on dirt, the big worry is the state of the frame. My first car was almost a 67 Austin A60 Cambridge, but after only a few years in dirt the frame was half in the ground. As for the Volvo, that is a beautiful P544, and another with all the parts available to make it run like a champ. They are getting pricey, too. Floor pans for Spridgets are easy and cheap to source. Even the frame is not difficult to repair. Check out Watch JR Go. On his channel he and a friend restored a twin to this car. Put dish detergent in the water for the sanding. It helps. The engine is a big standard Austin A Series 4 cylinder. Same engine as Mini, but with different tuning. Single side draught SU carburetor unless the performance upgrade to dual carbs has been done. The dash mounted rear view is because the windscreen header is so low the mirror round obstruct vision were it anywhere else. Chrysler mounted rear view mirrors that way too For the 7 Series Volvo, I'm surprised the steel lines are rotted. My 90 has 33 Ontario winters and nearly 400,000 miles and the lines are still good. Never use that much rubber line. Asking for trouble.

@tinymotogarage Год назад

I had a '69 in the UK back in 91. 1275cc 4-cyl twin Webber carbs - a Mini Cooper-ish type engine really. I think this is doable as a track car if you add a roll gage and button-up the panels (which are pretty cheap). The engine is easy and cheap to restore. It's an MG Midget basically - in fact in 69 they were badged both Healey and MG. That mirror is not stock. They rusted badly but the panels can be replaced - you can even get GRP full front-ends for them. Makes me sad that something like this rots away for the want of a tub of grease and a $10 tarp. I get it, but there are not loads of these left. Wish I still had mine - worth a lot more then they were. I'm a long way away but I'd get her running again if I was close.

@jeffreyfortuna3122 Год назад

I don't think you mentioned the year of the car, but because it looks like pack-away top instead of a fold-down top i'm guessing this car is Mark II pre 1964. My guess is that it's a 948cc engine with twin 1-1/4 inch SU carburetors. Back in the day, this was a pretty sought after engine in the racing community. I think I'd spend my efforts on bringing the drivetrain back to life. Of course this is all based on my memory so please forgive me if I am completely wrong.

@hilltopwines23 Год назад

engine is an A series (Austin) BMC engine, 4 cylinder, OHV. This engine had various capacities from 800cc to around 1300cc. Fitted to many different BMC models.

@enigmatube5437 Год назад

I know a lot about Austin Healy Sprites and MG midgets. They are very fun cars. This car has almost no value unless it’s parted out and even then there are honestly not many usable parts. The engine is probably a 1275 CC with a four speed. Duel SU carbs with Lucas 25d4 distributor. Puts out about 50 hp on a good day. Top speed is around 70 mph downhill with a tail wind. The MG Midget and Austen Healy are identical I have a MG midget I am restoring and really need a parts car. I sent you an email

@oliverpetroski4205 Год назад

The Volvo is I believe PV544. Awesome classic. The Mercedes Benz is W115 but that one is build according to requierments for the US market. The European was way better looking. The Austin is one awesome litle British car. I wish I had one but even in Europe they are super hard to find. Even if you find one its usualy a pile of parts parked 50 years ago in some mouldy garage or overgrown backyard and the owner passed away and his family asking over 15 000 for it just because they watched some movie or show featuring such car. Thats like 9/10 times if...if you can even find one. This one in the video needs a restoration. It can be done but it cost lots of money here in Europe. But its one cute red car.

@richardchisholm2073 Год назад

My first car was a 64 Sprite I bought in 69. It was a ton of fun. Until winter. I'd love to see this back on the road. A good body man using a welder and sheet metal could do the job. Lots of money could put it back in running order. As far as the engine, it was about 1100 cc and close to 60 HP. The side draft carbs sucked. In more ways than one. It was actually a good engine for the light weight of the car, mine topped out at 86 MPH. Not quick or fast, but plenty fast for such a small, light car with an 18 year old kid at the wheel.

@zone4garlicfarm Год назад

That looks like the Mark II version of the Sprite, made from 1961 - 64. The 1961 engine is a 0.9 liter 47 horsepower. 62-64 models had a 1.1 liter 56 horsepower 4 cylinder. 61 had 4 wheel drum brakes, 62 and newer had front disc brakes.

@stumac869 Год назад

Its an early MkII Healey Sprite so believe the engine should be a 1098cc Austin A series, 4 speed manual gearbox with no synchro on first gear. The parts (including new floors, sills etc) are readily available in the UK and not particularly expensive. Relatively simple cars to work on if somebody has the time.

@colinblick4903 Год назад

Engine is 1275cc usually of this age….. similar to Mini Cooper but with separate gearbox….. very reliable unit……the great Sir Stirling moss drove one of these( modified) in a 12 hour race at Sebring if I’m not mistaken😎👍🏼

@carlpennor6933 Год назад

In the UK.Worth around £2500 to £11000 for that year showing on the internet if running.Some fun doing this up for a very keen car enthusiasts.But will cost a mint doing it up.Good luck to who ever gets it.I remember seeing these driving around regular over here in the UK.I had a MG Midget.Great videos.Enjoy watching them and like seeing you all more.Good luck for the future.

@jayroyce20-Garage Год назад

as i see stauffer garage kinda taking a turn on detailing cars he purchase to flip that would be pretty cool of you guys to show more of that kind too and to get cars running again. you really dont see detail channels do that kind of stuff! otherwise keep up the work and hope to see more of this type of videos! but hopefully flip car for profit detail videos. me being a Auto Channel i look for foward to content like that lol