Speedwell Sprite

[henk4]

just found this topic on google
just to let you know my dad used to work for speedwell around 1965 66 ,and he used to build the speedwell sprites

welcome. Anymore that you can share with us? Stories, pictures??

[richrev3]

Shedspeed,
It would be tremendous if you had an access to some photos of your dads work with the Speedwell Company and show us any. I knew David Jones back in the late 70's but he was limited to just some publications dealing with the speed records in the 60's. Thanks alot if you can show some pictures.

[richrev3]

If anyone is interested in the Speedwell at the beginning of this thread, it now is on sale at Brian Classic in Cheshire, England. It has a lengthy history.

[CargalCanada]

I've had this Speedwell Sprite GT for over 30 years now. It is one of two here in the US. This particular car has had some extra features: Fiat 1500cc engine, more open intakes, side windows, extended back area of cockpit – Although every Speedwell was made to custom specs. This car was never raced, just used as a touring car – now shows.

Ok...chick talking here...it's so...CUTE! lol

And the more serious question: How does it drive?

[henk4]

Ok...chick talking here...it's so...CUTE! lol

And the more serious question: How does it drive?

good enough to participate in the Goodwood Revival, this is one of three..

[CargalCanada]

good enough to participate in the Goodwood Revival, this is one of three..

Very cool...now THAT'S an event I would cross the pond for! Has anyone ever been?

[henk4]

Very cool...now THAT'S an event I would cross the pond for! Has anyone ever been?

your's truly...it was my picture of the Sprite.

[richrev3]

To find out more about Goodwood look up "Goodwood Motor Circuit". Great revival of the 50s and 60s race cars. People even dress to that time period. And because it's at a airfield, many WWll aircraft will show. I'm hoping to make one of these years (sooner rather than later).

[henk4]

To find out more about Goodwood look up "Goodwood Motor Circuit". Great revival of the 50s and 60s race cars. People even dress to that time period. And because it's at a airfield, many WWll aircraft will show. I'm hoping to make one of these years (sooner rather than later).

it is all here...

2013 Goodwood Revival - Report and Slideshow

[orlandow]

thats a nice speedwell , i like the front