Lotus 7 Replica Clubman (17/3/2025)

Built in 1963 and registered and raced by Bob Page (NSW) on a Rennmax chassis by Bob Britton.  Previous registration history in Queensland.  Owned by Bryan for 40 years with a bare chassis restoration completed in the late 90s and used sparingly since.  Restoration photographed and fully documented.  It’s powered by an 1100cc Anglia engine which motors it along quite quickly.  Currently on conditional (historic) registration which is not transferable but can be upgraded. 

Bryan is looking for offers around $35,000. 

Contact Bryan Thomas on 0414 498 212.

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MG Midget 1500 Engine and Gearbox – For Sale (17/3/2025)

Mike Schneider is currently converting his Rubber Nosed MG Midget to Electric power, so has some of the powerplant and accessories for sale.

The 1500 Triumph Engine and gearbox, carburettors, radiator and associated parts are for sale.

Mike is also looking to convert the MG Midget to chrome bumpers, so is currently looking for some chrome bumpers and associated hardware.

Please contact Mike on 0418 896 350 or mksch163@gmail.com

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4.55 Ratio Limited Differential – For Sale (17/3/2025)

This could be of interest to your members – I have for sale a 4.5 ratio limited slip diff to suit a Sprite or midget – would be great for sprints, etc

Contact Ron at ralugg@bigpond.com for more info and price.

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‘1500’ Rubber Bumper Midget Project (16 Jan 25)

Ex California and was in storage undercover since 1984ish. Car was bought from Reinhard Walker and stripped for bare metal paint in original colour. No rust or rust repairs needed on this car!

Engine is a Triumph 1500 and has had a full rebuild by CW engines at Smithfield. Gearbox and diff rebuilt by Transmission Specialists in Marion.

All new front end components from Moss as well as new rear springs.

New interior, seats recovered in Adelaide.

Many parts repainted or power coated, including most or the front end, brackets and rims.

A lot of new parts, lights etc.

$5500

Please contact Terry Palmer (millergarage66@gmail.com)

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1959 Supercharged Mk 1 Sprite (2 Jan 25)

Mk1 Bugeye Sprite (Shorrock supercharged) for reluctant sale. Much loved car with a proud history. This is an incredible car with an amazing history, it will come with volumes of information and memorabilia, including paperwork dating back for decades. 

Originally South Australian registered (435-023) and a former Sprite Club of SA car with a known local history.

Features:

• Full bare metal body rebuild (photos provided with car’s paperwork)
• Full engine rebuild in 2016 by Bugeye Barn (almost $7,000 of work) with minimal kilometres since rebuild and maintained since 
• Restored true to original with original gauges, seats, steering wheel etc
• Original steel bonnet
• Austin A40 Farina 8″ drum brakes
• Standard radiator modified with thicker core for better temperature regulation and with a small 7 row oil cooler sitting alongside the radiator
• 9C AN5 948cc engine
• Shorrock C75 twin V belt supercharger as would have been fitted in original factory build
• Tonneau, soft top and rollbar with brake light
• …. and much more.

Price is as listed for a quick sale, this is an outstanding example of the car and will appeal to a Sprite enthusiast, especially given all the documentation and history that will accompany the car. Currently on Victorian historical registration. I can arrange a roadworthy for Victorian purchasers or a discount can be negotiated if you are doing your own roadworthy.

Price: $39,999 (negotiable)

Please contact Adam for any other questions on 0402700779 or turty77@gmail.com.