The Bizarre Design History of the Frogeye Sprite

Описание: What if I told you this iconic British sports car was made from Nan’s old Morris Minor?
That it was impossibly cheap, came with an underpowered engine, an iffy transmission, coal cart leaf springs, barely-there brakes, no external door handles, and—get this—not even a heater?

Sounds like a joke, right?
But from BMC’s parts bin and the minds of Donald Healey and his son Geoffrey came something magical: the Austin Healey Sprite.
Affectionately known as the Frogeye (or Bugeye), this weird little wonder wasn't just a cheap thrill—it became a gateway into sports car culture for thousands.

Welcome to The Headlight Zone, a Fantasy World where car history and facts collide.

In this episode, we explore the unlikely rise and undying appeal of the MG Midget and Austin Healey Sprite. From fantasy folklore to resto-mod firepower, from club races to scratch-built replicas—this little car lives on.

🔧 Featuring:

Garage-built CBR1000-powered Midget monsters

A Franken-Engine A Series Engine with a DOHC 16 valve Head

Kit car builders still inspired by Healey’s cheeky creation

🎥 This is more than a Car Story—It's is a celebration of character, charm, and the magic of building something from nothing.

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💬 Got Frogeye stories of your own? Drop them in the comments—we’d love to hear them!

00:00 - Intro: Built from Nan’s Morris? Welcome to The Headlight Zone
01:19 - Donald & Geoffrey Healey’s BMC Parts Bin Adventure
01:40 - Parts bin components
02:55 - Styling cues
04:25 - How It Drove and How it Raced
04:35 - the Healey Sprite Mark II and MG Midget
05:40 - Modern Builders and Tinkerers
10:00 - Why This Car Still Inspires Today’s Builders
10:35 - Final Thoughts: Charm, Character, and the Art of Scrappy Genius
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