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On Thu, 20 Aug 2026 01:34:52 +0100, The Natural Philosopher wrote:

> Well I preferred 4 wheels.

I had my moments in my misbegotten youth with an AH Sprite. Fun little 
scooter although under-powered with brakes to match. It was a '62 during 
the transition from the bugeye, so it had the slightly larger engine but 
the bugeye's inadequate drum brakes. It wasn't that great a problem since 
it could barely do 80 with a tailwind.

You did get plenty of fresh air since if it started to rain you had to 
assemble the top from bits and pieces in the trunk (boot). Usually I just 
drove on; you were going to get soaked either way.

I only saw it while passing today so it might had been a replica but there 
was a pristine looking MG TD at a shop that specializes in old Beetles. 
Classy looking although even slower than a Midget/Sprite.