Description
This stunning 1961 Austin Healey Sprite converted to Sebring Coupe with Speedwell Monza bonnet in Mazda Arctic Blue.
The car was professionally rebuilt in the period 2008-2010 when it was fitted with a Peter May race engine of 1330cc capacity and a 7. 5" Rally clutch to handle the extra power.
Sadly it dropped a valve seat and now has a Swiftune Track Rocket head Cometic head gasket and new pistons.
The engine is balanced and runs nicely, starting promptly and settling to a tick-over.
It is quite a road friendly but has the performance and power for competition use.
It has a straight cut gearbox using a Jack Knight gear set; Peter May rear springs and Panhard rod, Peter May competition half shafts, negative camber trunnions, and a Peter May top link on the front suspension; front discs.
The body has an aluminum inner wing tops and edges, aluminum footwell sides and center console, and aluminum door skins. The car is fitted with a full roll cage, 4 point harness, and has a fire extinguisher for MSA compliance.
Cooling is taken care of by a reconditioned radiator and electric cooling fan, and 10-row oil cooler.
Electrics are a negative earth with an alternator.
A high Torque starter is fitted. A new Bailey Morris prop shaft was fitted in 2019.
All bills are available from the build and mods, exceeding £32000. 00.
Tyres are Yokohama Blue Earth 175/ 70 x13 fitted 2016, with very little wear. The engine oil has just been changed along with the filter.
This is an ideal car to use for sprints or hill climbs and still be driven to the event. It is a cracking motorcar and very usable made for all sizes.
An excellent packed and very well documented history file supports every part of this very fine example.
