“My late friend and I collected Speedwell bits for our Sprites. I have 3 Speedwell badges. One I’m pretty certain is either a horribly rechromed original or a counterfeit. The other 2 (1 with a black background & 1 with a yellow background) look to be originals.
When Speedwell attached a badge , where were they attached on a sprite bodywork? Also I’m seeking any fellow Speedwell enthusiasts , I would like to locate a second Speedwell SU carb velocity stack (rampipe we usually call them in the UK) to complete a set for my own car” If you can assist Chuck please contact him via email.
I am not sure there is any particular place on a Sprite where a Speedwell badge would have been located – I have seen them on bonnets, boots, hardtops,etc. The lowest of these badges is, I believe, one which would have replaced the AUSTIN badge on the rocker cover. My old Speedwell catalogue does not illustrate any rampipes, merely the small bell-shaped items so maybe this was a later addition by a firm using the Speedwell name. If you can assist further please get in touch. Feedback.
