1960 Austin Healey Sprite

Description: This 1960 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite was acquired by the current owner in 1967 and underwent a cosmetic and mechanical refurbishment in 2023. Work reportedly included rebuilding the 948cc inline-four and four-speed manual transmission, reupholstering the interior in black with red piping, replacing the soft top, and repainting the body in Cherry Red. Additional details include 13″ steel wheels, drum brakes, a battery cut-off switch, three-point seat belts, dual SU carburetors, and an Intermotor Sports ignition coil. This Bugeye Sprite is now offered on dealer consignment with a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate.The car left the factory finished in Old English White and has been refinished in Cherry Red. Exterior details include a chrome grill, rear bumperettes, and front bumper in addition to a replacement black soft top, dual side-view mirrors, and a single exhaust outlet. Steel wheels wear chrome hubcaps and are mounted with 155/80 Shadow Sigma E. Braking is handled by drums at each corner. The bucket seats have been retrimmed in black vinyl with red piping. A cut-off switch for the battery is located in the passenger footwell, while additional interior elements include a body-color shifter surround, lap belts, a passenger grab handle, and door pockets. The two-spoke steering wheel frames Smiths instrumentation consisting of a 100-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and gauges for fuel level, oil pressure, and water temperature. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 53k miles, approximately 50k of which were added under current ownership. True mileage is unknown. The 948cc inline-four is said to have been rebuilt during the refurbishment and is equipped with dual SU carburetors and an Intermotor Sports ignition coil. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission, which was reportedly rebuilt as part of the refurbishment.

Price: 21900 USD

Location: Lewes, Delaware

End Time: 2024-12-02T20:30:07.000Z

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