Members of the Midget & Sprite Club, Healey Drivers Club, MG Car Club, MG Owners Club and Austin-Healey Club are edging closer to their target of gathering together 1000 Austin-Healey Sprites and MG Midgets to mark the cars' 50th birthday.

More than 600 examples are already confirmed for the May 24th event at the Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon, which is expected to be the largest collection of Sprites, Midgets and derivatives ever gathered in one place.

Rare and historic cars such as the original press car 'PBL 75' and John Sprinzel’s Sebring Sprite 'PMO 200' will be joined by members of the Healey family and guest speakers including Don Hayter, former chief engineer of MG.

If you haven't already booked your Spridget's place at the birthday party, book online or download the application form at www.spridget50.com or call the ticket hotline on 01954 231125.