Description
1961 Austin Healey Frog Eye Sprite 56, 000 miles recorded upon the odometer believed correct , Long term owner over 39 years , Finished in its correct Speedwell blue with contrasting blue interior piped cream , New inner wheel arches , New outer rear wings . New inner/ outer sills , New lower bonnet front valance , New front wheel arches , New petrol tank and pipes
, New brake pipes and cylinders , New kingpins bushes shockers , wishbones. , Recon radiator , Gearbox recon by specialist , Carbs o/ hauled , New exhaust system , New hood . Serviced and maintained . Recent new aluminium radiator fitted (NOT SHOWN IN THE PHOTOGRAPH) . Known history , 1st owner was a Doctor who bought the Sprite new in 1961 , 2nd owner 1966 a friend of the former owner , 3rd owner 1978 to 2017 . Recent new rear leaf springs and service . A Donald Healey design aimed to capture the popular sports car market of the day . Launched in 1958 and cost £669. 00 pounds . It used a tuned 948 cc OHV motor borrowed from the Austin A35 and it put out 43 BHP helped by Twin SU carburettors . Independent front suspension , Semi elliptic rear leaf springs and rack and pinion steering made it handle and driver very well . Production ended in 1961 and the MK2 Sprite was launched which also shared the MG Midget badge . A popular classic British sports car . Supplied with V5C , Heritage Certificate and Supporting history . MOT for 1 year at point of sale if required . Inspection welcome . Underside inspection welcome . Delivery and Shipping arranged , Please call for further details . Study the photographs , Refer to terms and conditions
