Description
1959 Austin-Healey Sprite Mark I - Matching numbers car
This beautiful second-year production Sprite Mark I was built on December 8-9, 1959, as a left-hand drive North American export model. The car was shipped to the USA dealer on December 22, 1959. The car is coming out of 24-year long-term Danish ownership and has Danish title and papers.
This is a matching numbers car with its original 0. 9-liter engine making 43 brake horsepower coupled to its original 4-speed manual gearbox. The car was ordered with the following options from the factory: Heater, Rev. counter, Front bumper, Laminated Windscreen, Windscreen washer, and Sliding side screens. A British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate is included in the sale.
Car Specifications:
VIN/ Chassis Number: AN5-L/ 29261
Odometer: 27, 944 miles
Engine Number: 9C-U-H/ 28229
Body Number: BAE/ 28960
Engine: 948 cc A-Series I4, 43 hp (32 kW) at 5200 rpm
Gearbox: 4-speed manual, synchromesh on the top three gears
Drive: Rear-wheel drive
