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October 07, 2003
G'day Linda, Nigel et al
My Austin Sprite is AAN10/87699G, body number 105002, engine 12CEDAH17223, built 2 June 1971. Midnight Blue.
The most interesting thing about the car, however, is that it is a RWA - round wheel arch. According to all the texts, RWA cars were only ever badged as MG Midgets. But this car is definitely a Sprite (AAN10 prefix) and it has not been modified at the rear. All panels, welds, seams etc are original. Since the factory were building RWA shells in June 1971, it seems quite possible that one of them escaped with Sprite badges. Perhaps a special order?
I have written to the British Motor Vehicle Heritage Trust, and they can shed no light on the issue. However, they confirm that all numbers are genuine and that "it seems to be a round wheel arch Austin Sprite".
About 6 months ago, and 3 or 4 times since, I tried posting some photos of the car on the Midgetsprite web site, but every time I try they get rejected. If anyone cares to volunteer for me, I can email you the photos and you can post them on the site.
avagoodday
Colin
"Colin@SpriteParts" < colin@... > 25965
Posted on October 7, 2003 09:26 AM
Posted to category(s) Body | Engine (external) | Engine (internal) | Exterior | Interior | International | Miscellaneous | Restoration | US States | Wheels
