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BlownMGB-V8 Jim Blackwood 9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042 (6518 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 12:59PM Main British Car: 1971 MGB Blown,Injected,Intercooled Buick 340/AA80E/JagIRS

Wanted: basket case bug eye Posted by: BlownMGB-V8 Date: April 08, 2025 10:40AM Can have significant damage to front and rear. Does not need to run. Prefer acceptable interior, minimal rust. Proximity to Cincinnati a plus. Jim

MGBV8 Carl Floyd Kingsport, TN (4583 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 11:32PM Main British Car: 1979 MGB Buick 215

Re: Wanted: basket case bug eye Posted by: MGBV8 Date: April 09, 2025 08:44AM Why a Bugeye? Aren't the Midgets the same size? I would think a Midget would be easier/quicker to find & much more economical for your project (to fit in your bus?).

BlownMGB-V8 Jim Blackwood 9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042 (6518 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 12:59PM Main British Car: 1971 MGB Blown,Injected,Intercooled Buick 340/AA80E/JagIRS

Re: Wanted: basket case bug eye Posted by: BlownMGB-V8 Date: April 10, 2025 08:49AM The Bugeye is an inch or two narrower actually. It's still a bit wide and I am going to try to do some more measuring today. But at least it is a possibility. I expect there are more of them around than Crosley Hotshots, the other candidate. Numerous changes would be required which is why the basket case. I think it is a little lighter than the Midget. I like the looks of the Bugeye better as well. Jim

MGBV8 Carl Floyd Kingsport, TN (4583 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 11:32PM Main British Car: 1979 MGB Buick 215

Re: Wanted: basket case bug eye Posted by: MGBV8 Date: April 10, 2025 09:25AM The Bugeye looks better with damaged front & rear? :D AH Sprite Width: MK1 (Bugeye) and Mk II 53.0 inches, MK III and MK IV 55 inches MG Midget Width: Mk I and II 54 inches, Mk III and 1500 55 inches

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