George Albright Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 AMAZING opportunity!! $17,900.Lots of past and present photos, just ask. See web link on SCCA racing great from early 1950s-1980s Edward Sandy MacArthur: http://www.ferrariex...giaur siata.htm Sandy built his first "Sparrow" race car around 1952. He had a long successful stint as a moving force in early SCCA events and racing. A member of the wealthy Chicago area MacArthur family. He died in 1996 and this car was recently removed from the heated family garage. The remaining family members do not know when Sandy built this second rendition of his beloved "Sparrow", to mimic an early 30s English racer,in the form of an early MG. It is unknown at this point if this car has its own SCCA racing history.It was in a fire sometime before 1980,as we have documentation in the form of a large scrapbook showing Sandy towing the Sparrow into the garage for a ground up restoration. Sandy is standing beside the car when it is towed in for restoration,in 1980,in one of the attached photos. Lots of before and after photos,and some restoration notes.For whatever reason, the car got to its present condition by the time of his death in 1996. Basically completed body wise but for an aluminum cowl and hood. Beautiful completed aluminum bucket seats with as new tan leather backs and cushions.Car also needs the four fenders made but the fender irons are attached to the car.Engine turns out to be a potent circa 1970 Ford Kent 1600 CC engine with a handmade "Sparrow" valve cover,and custom made intake and exhaust manifolds by Sandy. Transmission is listed as a 1973 Ford Pinto. Condition of the motor unknown. Appears stuck through sitting. Parts are plentiful and reasonable for this motor,as are racing accessories. Plan on a total rebuild of the engine.According to scrapbook notes, the axles and transmission have been rebuilt. Sandy also made a custom 'Sparrow" brass radiator emblem,and a sparrow bird radiator cap! Car has a wheelbase of 92/93 inches and a tread of 48/49 inches. Top of the cowl skeleton down to the ground is only 42 inches! Top of steering wheel to the ground is 48 inches. Appears to have early MG wire wheels and axles,and a custom hand made frame. Tires are brand new Pirelli 4.00-19 tires. Juice brakes. Should be a quite fast ride! Superb car to finish and show and drive. All restoration work up to the present point appears to be high quality craftsmanship, as you would expect from Sandy.I do not know if it will qualify for SCCA racing events. Car has GREAT lines and curb appeal!!! Imagine it with polished aluminum cowl,food,and fenders, contrasting with the aged wood body pieces, and brass radiator,huge round gas tank,pedals,levers.etc. Car stored in Ocala,Fla. George Albright. Cell weekdays 10-4 EST: 352 843 1624. Email for questions,and requests for more photos: gnalbright@gmail.com Attached Thumbnails Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Albright Posted February 7, 2016 Author Share Posted February 7, 2016 I looked at it today for awhile. What a cool piece! I will finish if not sold soon. I will reluctantly accept $8,900 for it. Try to replicate it for that. George Albright cell weekday 10-4 EST best 352 843 1624 email gnalbright@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 It is a cool piece. Looks like a great deal for someone. The 1927 Miller race car model that I am building has a frame that resembles this piece.I wish YOU well,Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmmca Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Still Available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Albright Posted September 2, 2016 Author Share Posted September 2, 2016 Still avail. Steal it for $7,900. George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Albright Posted September 25, 2016 Author Share Posted September 25, 2016 FREE Hershey delivery ! Space CT 56 Chocolate field. My space. I will be bringing it up for sale if not sold. You can view it there. Tuesday thru Thursday only. cell 352 843 1624 email gnalbright@gmail.com George Albright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Albright Posted September 26, 2016 Author Share Posted September 26, 2016 Yes that is not a misprint. Price reduced from $17,900 to only $7,900! First one Tuesday to my space in Chocolate field,Space CT 56 gets it. Should be at my space around 9 AM Tuesday. George gnalbright@gmail.com cell 352 843 1624 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Albright Posted September 26, 2016 Author Share Posted September 26, 2016 Forgot to mention you can use as is,or install a 1930s-1950s MG engine and race on the cheap! George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Albright Posted November 12, 2016 Author Share Posted November 12, 2016 Come and get it for only $5,900! George cell 352 843 1624 email gnalbright@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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