Meet “the Red Baron” (AN5L 41441), a sweet 1960 Bugeye project for anyone who likes patina and wants a mostly original car. This one was owned for the last 30 years or so by a Sprite fan in Massachusetts. He drove the car about 20k miles… he used it as a driver in nice weather. This is a 948, smooth case, drum brake car -the car is pretty much a completely stock ’60 Bugeye.
The Baron was traded for a restored car and needs a mechanical refresh, and is thus being offered at a reasonable starting price. Refresh it yourself or hire us to bring it up to snuff, your call!
The car needs a new rebuilt transmission due to a damaged first gear. It also needs a hydraulic refresh to make the clutch and brakes fully operational. We have all of the parts necessary to complete these jobs in stock and ready to install!
The radiator is also leaking; we have inexpensive used radiators for the new owner should you want to keep it original, or we can put in an aluminum one for you. The valve cover is leaking, as are the carb gaskets, all of which are reasonably easy to make right.
The tires on the Baron are brand new (mid-2023 date code) 155 Uniroyal Tiger Paws and have almost no miles on them. The gas tank was also recently replaced. A tonneau cover is also included to protect the interior from the elements (no top).
Call to discuss your options! If you have wanted a Bugeye, here’s a way to get involved without breaking the bank. We can fix as much or as little as you like! Click “read more” for the full compliment of photos below and contact us if you’d like to park the Red Baron in your hangar, or click here to put down a deposit on our website now!
