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Winning bid
£16,250

1961 Austin-Healey Sprite Mk1

Highlights

  • Gorgeous Cherry Red Sprite with high factory specification 
  • Original steel bonnet car with matching 948cc A-Series engine
  • Comprehensive mechanical overhaul in 2021
  • Includes Old English White hard top and side curtains and new bespoke roof
  • Regularly maintained and enjoyed at Goodwood events

The Appeal

This Cherry Red car is a gorgeous example in great condition. It is a high-specification factory car that retains its original engine and neat details, such as the chrome front bumper —a feature commonly removed from these lovely cars. The joy-inducing red theme continues inside where there is a well trimmed interior with white piping. The package includes a white hard top with sidescreens, tonneau and recently fitted bespoke roof. 
A 2021 mechanical overhaul ensures it runs as well as it looks. Although MOT exempt, there is a useful recent MOT from 2023 that shows no advisories. 
This is an utterly beguiling little car that has bags of character. It looks perfect.

History and Paperwork

  • Built on 12th October 1960 
  • First registered 11th March 1961
  • DVLA records seven previous keepers 
  • Finished in Cherry Red with matching interior featuring white piping
  • Heritage Certificate of authenticity confirming its provenance
  • Comprehensive mechanical overhaul completed in 2021
  • List of this work detailed below 
  • File of invoices documenting maintenance and servicing
  • Odometer reading of 32,723 miles on a five digit readout so cannot be verified
  • Regularly maintained and serviced since the 2021 overhaul
  • Has been used for numerous trips to Goodwood events
Factory fitted equipment advised by seller: 
  • Toughened front glass windscreen
  • Miles-per-hour speedometer
  • Heater
  • Dip left headlamps
  • Rev counter
  • Windscreen washers
  • Tonneau cover
  • Front bumpers

The Condition

  • Cherry Red paintwork with original steel bonnet
  • Paintwork presents well in photos 
  • Due to age of vehicle buyers should expect some light ageing to exterior 
  • Bodywork appears straight and generally well kept
  • No structural advisories on last MOT in 2023 
  • Red interior with white piping presents well as shown 
  • Matching dashboard in good order 
  • Original Old English White hard top and side curtains included
  • New soft top recently commissioned for the car
  • Black tonneau cover included
  • Modern additions include battery kill switch and USB charger below 
  • Smart chrome wire wheels as shown 
  • Front bumper and rear luggage rack fitted 
  • Four new Firestone tyres fitted during the 2021 overhaul

The Mechanics

  • Original 948cc A-Series engine
  • 4-speed manual transmission
  • No advisories on last MOT in 2023 
  • Mechanical overhaul in 2021 summarised below 
Comprehensive mechanical overhaul in 2021 including:
  • New trunnion bushes and pins
  • Replacement brake shoes
  • Water pump, thermostat and thermostat housing renewed
  • Electric fuel pump replaced (original retained with the car)
  • New fuel filter
  • Rotor arm replaced
  • Rocker cover gasket renewed 
  • New spark plugs
  • Master cylinder replaced 
  • Replacement oils for engine, gearbox and rear axle
  • Battery kill switch fitted for added security
This sale is subject to the Car & Classic Terms and Conditions. By bidding and/or making an offer, you also agree to the following: 
✓ The seller is registered as a private seller which means consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not come into effect. However, you are still covered by Car & Classic’s own Terms and Conditions.. 
✓ We request that a non-refundable fee  be paid if you are the lucky winning bidder at auction or if your offer is accepted Please refer to our helpful FAQs and T&Cs for specific rates. 
✓ This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is Where Is’ basis and without warranty. Photos and descriptions are solely for guidance purposes and it's customary to carry out a full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase for your own peace of mind. 
✓ VAT is included in the buyer's fee. VAT may or may not be included in the final bid or offer price, as specified in the listing. 
✓ We want a smooth transaction just as much as you do and as such we run all UK-registered cars and motorbikes for sale on Car & Classic through an online HPI check to verify that they show no insurance database markers for damage or theft, and have no finance owing, allowing you to bid with confidence. 
✓ We also check whether vehicles are recorded as being written off as part of an insurance total loss claim at the time an advert is placed on Car & Classic and we helpfully provide write-off category labels (Cat C/D/S/N) for your assistance. However, the presence or absence of a label does not guarantee the vehicle’s status and it is always worthwhile carrying out your own  full vehicle history check before making an offer on a vehicle. 
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Winning bid
£16,250
Sold

Auction Details

  • Year1961
  • MakeAustin-Healey
  • ModelSprite
  • ColourRed
  • Odometer32,723 Miles
  • Engine size948cc
  • TransmissionManual, 4 speed
  • Steering positionRight Hand Drive
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownForest Row
  • CountyEast Sussex
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • Auction ends

Bidding history

19 Bids

James T••••
Bid
£16,250
09/09/25
gkinsle••••
Bid
£16,000
09/09/25
Morstep••••
Bid
£15,750
09/09/25
gkinsle••••
Bid
£15,500
09/09/25
Morstep••••
Bid
£15,250
09/09/25
gkinsle••••
Bid
£15,000
09/09/25
Morstep••••
Bid
£14,500
09/09/25
gkinsle••••
Bid
£14,000
09/09/25
heritag••••
Bid
£12,000
09/09/25
gkinsle••••
Bid
£11,000
08/09/25
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