Description
Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire
Viewing: Tues 13th October from 12pm
Auction 14th October, 2026 12:00
Location: Pavilion Gardens St John's Rd, Buxton SK17 6BE
Registration No: 164 WPD
Chassis No: AN68880
MOT: Exempt
Fitted with desirable 1275cc engine with Cooper S head
Offered with fitted roll bar, front brake discs, and Mk 3 gearbox
Displaying c. 53, 000 miles on the odometer
Single family ownership from 1984 – 2017, including rally use during 1985
Thanks to its bonnet-mounted headlights, the original Sprite quickly became known as the ‘Frogeye’. The one-piece bonnet covered a mildly tuned, twin carburettor, 43bhp 948cc BMC `A’ series engine with suspension by coil springs and wishbones up front, rear quarter elliptic springs and lever arm dampers all round. Today, the Sprite is considered one of the best-handling sports cars of its time with many still finding use in competition events internationally.
In single family ownership from 1984 – 2017 and owned by the vendor since 2017, 164 WPD has been a successful entrant in numerous events including a 2nd in class finish in the 1985 Coronation Rally, finishes on the Lands End, Exeter and Edinburgh Trials, and the 2014 HRCR 30 Historic Rally. We are advised it has never failed to finish an event during current ownership. Powered by a 1275cc engine with Cooper S cylinder head, lightened rockers, Cooper S distributor and electronic ignition driving through a Mk 3 Sprite close ratio gearbox, the car features a fibreglass bonnet and rear end, roll bar, later diff, stronger halfshafts and uprated springs and shock absorbers. Riding on wire wheels with braking by front discs and rear drums it displays some 53, 000 miles and comes with a tonneau cover.
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Entry by catalogue and can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people)
