"You've got to send this story to a car magazine, it would make a terrific article, and whoever took the photos really caught the enjoyment and dedication of the girls. We loved every page!"........"that is one gorgeous car ... your team has truly done an outstanding job! congrats !" ........"I see not one thing in the engine room that is not concourse quality."........"Would love to see some more engine room pics though. That one is to die for, I saved it for reference."......... "Truly superb!!!!"........"Every time I look at your progress pictures I say to myself, "Wow!"

"I just wanted to say way to go to the team of young ladies putting together the Sprite!  My father and I spent many hours in the garage together working on his Austin Healey and Bug Eye Sprite and those memories will never be forgotten.  I know the memories that are being created in yall's garage will never be lost either.  Keep up the great work ladies!".............. "just saw the web site from a link on coker's road trip to SEMA in Las Vegas. It is soo soo cool and beautiful to do what you are doing. I've been prowling around resto's and customs the better part of 40 years and some of the fondest memories are when I was a young teen with my friends working on our first projects. These memories out weigh the concourse level buicks for Hershey or any other projects that I've had a hand in. I wish you all the very best in life and hope that you enjoy all that this has to offer."......."Holy COW!! Lead work!!! That's a lost art, AFAIK... Your "kids" are getting training most "commercial" folk don't have! Everyone is too far into 'convenience' now. "....."The standard to which you are restoring the car is so far above the original build quality, the car will be a "One of a Kind" Frogeye. It's stunningly beautiful. Congrats to the entire group. Superb work. "........"All the things that the girls are learning will stand them in good stead throughout their lives."........"Excellent work. You and the girls have much reason to be proud of the work you are doing."  ........"I can't wait to see what the auction goes for. Hope it is on the speed channel."........."Very nice, you want to rent those kids out?"........"My compliments, truly stunning vehicle."........"When do you plan the big day of key turning, and will you post video?"........"Great, great job, you should all be very proud. I'll also be ordering your  CD's. My daughter has a Christian Rock band and she'll love it."........"I have followed your progress on the Bugeye Yahoo Group and you must be commended for the wonderful job you have all done in restoring our favorite past time."........"...and even more importantly is the involvement of young people. Wow its so great to see that. You have given them a change to learn things about themselves and british cars that rarely young people and especially young ladies have an opportunity to learn.I give you and your team an A +!! Keep up the good work"........."You and your team have done a wonderful job and someone will get a great Bugeye because of you all's efforts. Not only have you resurrected a wonderful car you have taught the girls an wonderful lesson and skills that they can take through life with them. Job well done."........"I'm glad that you and your students had such a good time working on the car. Even if they never to any auto work again, they will always be able to be proud of what they did."........"That's going to break a few hearts when that sells Brian. It's evolved from a learning tool into a desirable, beautiful car."........."Just a note to let you know that I have been watching your project. I have both a seventeen year old daughter and a 58 Bugeye, (My relationship with the car is almost twice as old as with my daughter) and I appreciate what you are doing in terms of empowering the young women comprising your crew. So, I vicariously enjoy your work by watching from afar."........."My relationship with my Bugeye started in the summer of 1976, when I bought her from a friend. The friend is long gone, and the car has remained as my daily driver all this time. Consequently, I have pretty much rebuilt, painted, dismantled, examined, replaced or kludged every piece at least once. My experience is different than yours in that my car is used and abused, and has been modified over the years with an eye for reliability and performance. With that said, let me know if you think I may help."........"Good grief - That car is gorgeous!! When and where will the auction be? (and PLEASE don't tell my wife that I asked!!)."........."You know this little red car may just set the new price standard for Bugeyes."........"...this is a story that needs to be told. "........" Just want to wish you good luck on the last weeks of getting the sprite together. The website is fantastic and I am so touched at how many people have showed their enthusiasm and support. Congratulations, well done! And God speed."........"I am complety smitten by that car -congratulations!"........I have shared this story with my students several times this year, since finding your project. Please let the girls know that they are the inspiration for several 13 year girls to do whatever they are interested in and not letting the facts that they are "girls" get in the way! I have enjoyed watching the "boys" find out that girls can and do participate in traditional "Guy" activities and the discussions of what a person can do (some of the guys still won't believe some guys like to sew and cook and some girls like to work on cars and hunt...)Your Team Sprite has been the inspirataion for several lively and interesting conversations in my classroom. Thanks you! and congratulations....Your project is my dream!........I can't remember ever learning of such an inspiring story, my proverbial hat is off to all involved.. A teacher who started with the basics and went the full length to body and paint, leading, etc Girls who have the ambition to take on a project car that others have given up on, while still in high school, as a beginners induction to the car repair and restoration genre Giants in the industry that helped get the word out (Corky Coker, RM auctions, Classic Cars Magazine) This is marvelous stuff, and I hope word gets out to; Jay Leno, who writes a column for Popular Mechanics, Readers Digest, and Car Craft... they all seem to be as keen on things like this as I am. To quote dear 'ol dad Gray Baskerville (legendary Hot Rod figure) "Reet!"........Everyone who I have told your story to loves it. Great work by all. I am proud of the team and envious of your accomplishments.........Absolutely magnificent!, It is an honor to have watched this taking place over the internet........From Helsinki, Finland: "Good luck and happy Christmas time to you all. It is fine to see the good work you do. Learning and experiencing together is good training to prepare for own life."……..From San Jose, Costa Rica!  "Dear friends, Just a short word of encouragement from all our club members here in San Jose. We are following your progress with much interest and wish you success in this project. May you all become antique car collectors and restorers and enjoy yourselves in the process. Get your families involved. Very best regards. "   President Club de Autos Antiguos de Costa Rica…….I saw a link to your Team Sprite web site on KNX NewsRadio’s web site. I’ve been a lover of old beautiful cars since I was the age of your team, well much younger actually. Nothing like that happened at my high school in the 1970’s… AWESOME! The girls rock!! Congratulations on a great project. Your web site in also put together beautifully!! I’ve forwarded to all vintage car aficionados I know – they love it!!……. Congratulations to you and your team. I've been following your team's progress online and of course wishing I could somehow be a part of it. I received my latest Autoweek magazine yesterday and noticed a cute little red bugeye from the RM Auction ... only to find out it was the same one I'd been following. Outstanding job working with your students, congratulations on the auction price ... it was a good little write up. I wish you and especially Team Sprite continued success throughout their lives………Simply amazing ... congrats again!…….. that is the future of our hobby. Just look at those grins. They match the car. Where were girls like that, when I was in high school?……… Congratulations to you and your team. You have every reason to be very proud. You and your team took on a huge project, and it must be satisfying to have reached a successful conclusion. So many of these projects get put aside or never finished, even with the best intentions. You not only finished, but finished in real style. The girls will have an amazing story to tell for the rest of their lives………..