HEMI Swapped 1959 Austin Healy Sprite

July 19th, 2022

This build epitomizes the strategy of cramming a huge V8 engine into a tiny vehicle just for the fun of it. Owned by the Marian family, this “Bugeye” Sprite has been in the works for approximately fifty-six years. Engineer Vaughn Marian began tinkering with the tiny car in 1966. When his two sons came along, they assisted Vaughn – who is an engineer by trade. The car has been outfitted with several HEMI engines throughout the years. The latest rebuild consists of a custom frame (built to handle the unique running gear), Corvette ZR1 suspension (front and rear) and ZR1 Read More

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