I purchased it from Aventura Motors in Southampton, who sold it for their client, Dr. Amis. They are also the Company who did the restoration for him.
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I drove it home to CT and across Long Island Sound on the Ferry. It rained most of the day, but was an excellent ride none the less.
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It is registered as a 1961, but is really a leftover 1960 as I understand it.
In 2001 as sold.
This Sprite was 1 owner car in very nice condition, stored the last 20 years in Washington state. You can see in the 2001 photo that it is not a rusted car. The floors are perfect and original. The engine compartment still has original Cherry Red paint.
I have the original purchase agreement for the car, by Mr. Marconi dated March 1962. His Estate sold the car to Mr. Evans.
In 2001, Mr. Evans brought the car out of dust and decades of dry storage and returned it to life. With a good cleaning and minor mechanical work, it was back to being a usable fun car. At this point it was in incredibly good, rust free, all original condition.
He sold it to Mr. Creek who drove it for 2 years.
Mr. Creek sold it to Dr. Amis who brought it to Southampton, NY. He did the big restoration on it. He had the exterior body repainted, the interior completely restored and renewed all the mechanicals. When I got the car from him there was no top or side curtains. He only drove it in good weather.
I have all receipts for the restoration and a spreadsheet which shows he spent $33k and I spent $7k. Total $40k plus lot of my work to bring it to it's current state. I have been able to chase details to complete the restoration to a very high level. I consult a Sprite Concours Guide, plus Sprite experts.
I have the original purchase agreement for the car, by Mr. Marconi dated March 1962. His Estate sold the car to Mr. Evans.
In 2001, Mr. Evans brought the car out of dust and decades of dry storage and returned it to life. With a good cleaning and minor mechanical work, it was back to being a usable fun car. At this point it was in incredibly good, rust free, all original condition.
He sold it to Mr. Creek who drove it for 2 years.
Mr. Creek sold it to Dr. Amis who brought it to Southampton, NY. He did the big restoration on it. He had the exterior body repainted, the interior completely restored and renewed all the mechanicals. When I got the car from him there was no top or side curtains. He only drove it in good weather.
I have all receipts for the restoration and a spreadsheet which shows he spent $33k and I spent $7k. Total $40k plus lot of my work to bring it to it's current state. I have been able to chase details to complete the restoration to a very high level. I consult a Sprite Concours Guide, plus Sprite experts.
In original condition after a cleanup, 2001-2002.
Ownership History
ORIGINAL: H. Marconi
Purchased new in March 1962, WA
Drove until 1984
Stored until 2001 Mileage when sold: 59787
M. Evans
Purchased in Oct 2001
Registerd in Jan 2002, Washington
Sold at Collector Car Trader March 2002
M. Creek
Purchased March 2002
Registered July 2002, Washington
Sold on eBay March 2004 Mileage at sale: 60408
Dr S. Amis
Purchased March 2004
Tranported by DAS to Southampton, Long Island, NY
Registered and Driven 2004
Restored 2005
Driven 2006-2010
CURRENT: Robert Scalla
Purchased September 2010
Registered & driven
Stored indoors, central CT
I have extensive documentation from all the previous owners.
Purchased new in March 1962, WA
Drove until 1984
Stored until 2001 Mileage when sold: 59787
M. Evans
Purchased in Oct 2001
Registerd in Jan 2002, Washington
Sold at Collector Car Trader March 2002
M. Creek
Purchased March 2002
Registered July 2002, Washington
Sold on eBay March 2004 Mileage at sale: 60408
Dr S. Amis
Purchased March 2004
Tranported by DAS to Southampton, Long Island, NY
Registered and Driven 2004
Restored 2005
Driven 2006-2010
CURRENT: Robert Scalla
Purchased September 2010
Registered & driven
Stored indoors, central CT
I have extensive documentation from all the previous owners.