Beschreibung
FOR SALE: A delightful “Frogeye” Sprite in restored condition, boasting wire wheels and great history.
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EQUIPMENT
Old English White paintwork, Red upholstery, Wire wheels, Black vinyl soft-top, Detachable side screens, Tonneau cover, Twin SU carburettors, Rev counter, Windscreen washers, Spare wire wheel, Original steel bonnet, Heritage certificate.
EXTERIOR
Finished in the desirable combination of Old English White with deep red upholstery, this charming Frogeye presents superbly inside and out. The car is a very honest UK-supplied example that boasts its original registration mark, steel clamshell bonnet, full weather equipment, and wire wheels.
Back in 2015 – following on from a ten year period of dry storage – some light mechanical re-commissioning and sympathetic restorative work was carried out. The entire car was stripped down and treated to a full re-paint costing in the region of £5k. All lights, badges and trims were removed, the engine bay was cleaned up, the inner wings were stripped back and painted, and the suspension was cleaned. The rear wings were also treated to new lower sections, with any corrosion being cut out and replaced with new metal. Pleasingly the original steel bonnet was retained and re-finished as necessary.
INTERIOR
The diminutive cabin space is wonderfully presented having been re-trimmed to a great standard in recent years. The deep red upholstery is a winning combo against the Old English White and sets the car off beautifully, especially with the ivory piping. The bucketed seats are comfortable and supportive with little wear to speak of. The red carpets are also well presented, and the dash is without any marking.
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
Between 1998 and 2001 a substantial amount of mechanical work was carried out to the Sprite. The cylinder head was rebuilt and converted for unleaded fuel, the block was re-bored and new pistons, main bearings, and big end bearings were fitted. The oil pump, timing chain, and clutch were also replaced; the work was carried out by a main dealer service department in the north. Furthermore, the car was treated to all new coolant hoses, a new radiator and water pump, new halfshaft hub oil seals and ‘o' rings, a new rear axle oil seal, new fuel pipes, new brake cylinders, brake shoes, brake hoses, brake drums, and a new master cylinder. The suspension was also fitted with new bushes and wishbones.
During the car’s more recent re-commissioning the engine and gearbox were removed and both rebuilt, the carbs were stripped, rebuilt and reset, the brakes were overhauled as required, various electrical work was carried out, new rear axle straps and bolts were fitted, and various hoses were replaced as was the thermostat.
WHEELS, TYRES AND BRAKES
The Sprite sits on 13-inch wire wheels finished in dark silver; a spare is present in the rear storage compartment. The wheels remain in good order and are fitted with a matching set of tyres. The brakes are also in fine condition having only recently been checked and adjusted in October 2019.
HISTORY FILE
This lovely Mk1 Healey Sprite has been thoroughly enjoyed over recent years, offering reliable and fun open-top motoring with plenty of classic charm. It was built in November 1958 and first registered in early ’59; it was supplied new by Murray and Charlton Limited, County Durham. The accompanying History File is full of invoices detailing the car’s rich maintenance history over the last few years, with paperwork dating back to the late nineties. The documentation is complete with an official heritage certificate and MOT certificate valid until October 2020.
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