April 2009

More hardtops added to "Oft Mistaken" page

We have added details of the AMCO and Omnibob hardtops for spridgets to the W&P Competitors' page.

***New fully bodied Sebring GT midget***

Nik Aveyard has recently bought a Sebring GT fronted midget and a separate Sebring GT hardtop, which he has now paired up to make the 4th fully bodied car. He is currently rebuilding the car to FISC competition spec. Click on the image above for more information.

image courtesy of John Shepherdson - all rights reserved

Aussie Mk II Sprite added to the Sebring GT front register

John Shepherdson spotted this little gem recently. Find out all about Tony Young's Sprite by clicking on the image above.

image courtesy of Peter Lutgendorf - all rights reserved

MGB Sebring GT - restoration complete & Fibresports repro stickers available

Peter Lutgendorf has completed the restoration of his gorgeous black tulip MGB with Sebring GT hardtop. Click on the picture above to see updated photos. Peter has had some gold repro Fibresports stickers made - email us for more information.

March 2009

image courtesy of Jonathan Whitehouse-Bird - all rights reserved

Speedwell Streamliner Sprite - page added

A land speed record breaking Sprite driven at over 132 mph, designed by Frank Costin with bodywork built by W&P. Click on the image above or link to the left for more info.

image courtesy of Jonathan Whitehouse-Bird - all rights reserved

Sprinzel Midget GT - page added

A mini MGB GT? We have been contacted by Steven Ford who used to work with John Sprinzel about the Sprinzel Midget GT, with alloy coupe fastback by W&P. Click on the image above or link to the left for more info.

Team Thicko's "Redrum" added to the Sebring GT bonnet register

Read all about Severin Thompson's competitive Mk I racing Sprite with Sebring GT front, Redrum, by clicking on the image above.

Saturn GT update

Some additional information about the Saturn GT has been added to its page which helps extend its history a little further. Please click the Saturn GT page link on the left for more information.

Spitfire Mk III Sebring GT hardtop found

Jon Cronin's Mk III Spitfire Sebring GT hardtop has now been added to the Spitfire Register. The hardtop is complete and correct and is the first example to be added to the Register, differing in subtle ways from the Mk IV Spitfire hardtops on the Register already. Detailed photos and comentary can be accessed by clicking on the image above.

Spring Sebring GT bonanza!

We will very shortly be adding details of 2 new Sebring GT bonneted spridgets to the Register pages. Watch this space ...

Sebring GT hardtop listed on ebay

A spridget Sebring GT hardtop is listed for sale on uk ebay, item170308690229, ending 15 March 2009. Although a very rare item and a great opportunity to acquire one, please note that despite the claims on the listing (which we have asked to be removed) the auction is not particularly endorsed by the Register and the Registrar has not seen or inspected the hardtop, nor can he vouch for the vendor. Please use your good common sense in purchasing anything from ebay and inspection is probably a good idea before committing to purchase. Hopefully the purchaser will get in touch with the Register after the auction ends!

February 2009

image courtesy of Russ Filby - all rights reserved

Updates on Alexander Turner GT restoration: photos added

The Filby's painstaking restoration of this unique W&P alloy bodied competition car steams ahead, and we have updated the car's page with recent photos that show the true beauty of this stunning design - click image above or link on the left.

***Surviving Sebring GT moulds lost in fire at Fibresports***

A freak fire caused by a stray spark during the manufacturing process is believed to have destroyed all of the historic moulds at Fibresports, which includes all the spridget and spitfire Sebring GT moulds and the original Speedwell Monza mould. This is seriously tragic news and our sympathies go to Steve Foster. This also means that we all need to look after our fronts and hardtops even more carefully now! We hope to have more news on this soon.

Further updates to "Oft Mistaken" Spridgets hardtops and fronts page

We have added details of the Ashley Mk 2 front, StarSprite front, and Works Mk I Midget hardtop for spridgets to the W&P Competitors' page.