Solved - NEH 2126: Austin-Healey Sebring Sprite Works Special - 1961 (AKA Nassau Sprite)

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October 05, 2012, 06:12:07 AM Last Edit: October 16, 2012, 06:00:17 AM by Carnut
What's this and from when does it date, for 1 point?:

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Carnut

#1
October 12, 2012, 06:04:34 AM
Experts?
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dzima1985

#2
October 12, 2012, 06:21:13 AM
Austin-Healey Sprite?

Carnut

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October 12, 2012, 07:31:49 AM
Quote from: dzima1985 on October 12, 2012, 06:21:13 AM
Austin-Healey Sprite?

That's the basis, yes, but not the complete answer!
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dzima1985

#4
October 12, 2012, 08:13:11 AM
After search, I found the answer: 1961 Austin-Healey Sebring Sprite Lightweight Works Special

Carnut

#5
October 12, 2012, 08:55:30 AM
Indeed so.
Pretty car!:

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Carnut

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December 03, 2013, 07:40:04 AM
Identify this car correctly and from it dates, for 1 point:

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Carnut

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December 04, 2013, 11:06:27 AM
This car has actually been puzzled here before, but more information seems to have come to light so I'm looking for its special name.
The threads will have to be merged sooner or later but let's see what the Rookies can come up with first..
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Carnut

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December 17, 2013, 06:01:51 AM
Quote from: Carnut on December 04, 2013, 11:06:27 AM
let's see what the Rookies can come up with first..

Not a lot it seems.
I'll give the Experts one shot at solving this and if they don't get it quickly it will be merged with the original and given its 'new' name.
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WayneB

#9
December 17, 2013, 10:06:10 AM
1961 Austin Healey Sprite Lightweight Sebring Works Special A.K.A. Nassau Sprite.

Carnut

#10
December 17, 2013, 10:13:07 AM
Quote from: WayneB on December 17, 2013, 10:06:10 AM
1961 Austin Healey Sprite Lightweight Sebring Works Special A.K.A. Nassau Sprite.

That's right.
This car was auction by RM Auctions at Amelia Island, where it was described as the 1961 Austin-Healey Nassau Sprite.  That seems to have been a name it gained later in life but is due its win in the Nassau Governors Cup race in the Bahamas.

It's actually the same car that I've puzzled before, so it will be merged now.
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nicanary

#11
December 17, 2013, 12:11:06 PM
A period shot of the car at the 1961 Sebring 12-hours, driven by Ed Leavans and John Colgate, where it finished 25th overall and 3rd in class. Works Sprites were often fitted with non-standard bodywork at that time, since they usually had to compete in the prototype class because they were powered by what amounted to Formula Junior-spec engines.
I must be right - that's what it says on Wikipedia

WayneB

#12
December 17, 2013, 01:02:13 PM
I liked it better how it appeared originally with the modified Frogeye Sprite grille and wire wheels, it looks more pure to its roots that way. 8)

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