{"product_id":"frogeye-sprite-the-complete-story","title":"Frogeye Sprite The Complete Story","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor: John Baggott, ISBN: 9781847975508\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Frogeye Sprite - The Complete Story\" is the only book to have been written exclusively about the iconic Mark 1 Austin Healey Sprite. The headlights in the bonnet and unusual radiator grill shape gave the car a cheeky grin, so it soon gained the name 'Frogeye'. The book covers the full story of the design, development and manufacture of the Mark 1 Austin Healey Sprite, including the considerable success of the car in racing and rallying. Topics covered include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eThe car's racing success with drivers such as Stirling Moss, John Sprinzel, Paddy Hopkirk and Alec Poole\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eThe special-bodied and bespoke grand touring versions such as the Sebring Sprite, Alexander GT and Lenham GT, plus the one-off Lumbertubs Sprite\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eModern day Sprites - new-builds and restorations\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eOwners' experiences of living with and driving the Frogeye\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eInformation about clubs and support for owners\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eForeword by Bic Healey.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eJohn Baggott has been an active motorsport competitor since 1977. John has written numerous magazine articles about classic cars and motorsport. His previous books include: \"Mighty Midgets \u0026amp; Special Sprites\" [Crowood 1998].\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crowood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47628219908316,"sku":"9781847975508","price":71.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/8297\/3404\/files\/b19716b_frogeye_sprite_story__05707.1384907569.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772093618","url":"https:\/\/automotobookshop.com.au\/products\/frogeye-sprite-the-complete-story","provider":"Automoto Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}