Highlights

Purpose-built Modsport specification, constructed over a 20-year build
Dual identity paperwork including an Irish Racing Logbook and an Irish Road Logbook
1,340cc A-Series engine fully rebuilt with less than 50 miles since completion
Type-9 five-speed manual gearbox and Wilwood four-pot front brake callipers
Fitted with brand-new Toyo Proxes R888 tyres on Minilite 14-inch wheels

The Appeal

The Modsport class has long been a playground for creative engineering, and the Healey Sprite / MG Midget platform, lightweight, simple, and endlessly tuneable, is one of the most popular bases for competition builds. This example takes the concept to its logical extreme: a ground-up construction spanning two decades, purpose-built for hillclimbs and sprints.

At its heart sits a fully rebuilt 1,340cc A-Series engine fed by twin 45 DCOE Weber carburettors, custom-jetted to suit the setup. Crucially, the engine has been set back 14 inches within the chassis, creating near-mid-engine weight distribution and, the vendor states, ultimate handling balance. Power is delivered through a Type-9 five-speed manual gearbox, whilst Wilwood four-pot front callipers and a dual-circuit braking system handle the stopping. The chassis features independent front suspension with a top-mounted anti-roll bar and a Ford Escort rear axle with a widened rear track, complemented by lightweight fibreglass body tubs.

The car comes with dual identity paperwork: an Irish Racing Logbook and an Irish Road Logbook, offering versatility for both competition and road use. The vendor describes it as well-balanced and fully sorted, with essentially zero-mile mechanicals. For anyone seeking a ready-to-go Modsport machine with strong engineering credentials, this car makes total sense.

Key Information

Mileage: N/A (no odometer)
Country of registration: Ireland
Technical inspection status: N/A (unregistered)
Technical specs: 1,340cc inline four-cylinder petrol, five-speed manual
Paperwork: Irish Racing Logbook and Irish Road Logbook

The Detail

1,340cc A-Series engine fully rebuilt with less than 50 miles since completion
Twin 45 DCOE side-draft Weber carburettors, custom-jetted to suit the engine
Engine set back 14 inches within the chassis for near-mid-engine weight distribution
Lumenition electronic ignition system fitted
Custom aluminium radiator
Type-9 five-speed manual gearbox
Custom full-length stainless steel exhaust system exiting via a side pipe
Independent front suspension with top-mounted anti-roll bar
Ford Escort rear axle with widened rear track
Wilwood four-pot front callipers with dual-circuit braking system
Lightweight fibreglass front and rear body tubs
Minilite 14-inch wheels fitted with brand-new Toyo Proxes R888 tyres
Full roll cage fitted
OMP bucket seat and fully removable steering wheel
Custom aluminium fuel cell

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