Description
Charterhouse Auctioneers are pleased to offer this lot in their classic car auction on Sunday 16th July, 2017 at Classic & Supercars, Sherborne Castle, Sherborne, Dorset. DT9 5NR
Viewing: Saturday 15th July, 10. 00 am – 5. 00 pm & Sunday 16th from 10. 00 am
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Lot 33
A 1959 Austin Healey Sprite (Frogeye), registration number ODY 128, Old English white. This charming and very original Healey has covered a believed 23, 000 miles from new. The vendor informs us that the car is completely unrestored and has never been welded or had any body work repairs. Originally supplied by Skinners of Hastings the Healey still retains its original Austin diary and log book recording when it was bought, various journeys and fuel used. The Healey still carries its original dealer supplying stickers in the inside of each door jam. The interior is original and has the original steering wheel, rubber floor mats which are now unobtainable and a clock which was an optional extra. ODY 128 was used for the a photography shoot and featured in the Healey reference book, 'Original Sprite and Midget' by Terry Horler. The Frogeye was purchased by the vendor with 21, 000 miles recorded on the original engine. Since then he has added only another 2000 miles on the odometer and when not in use it has been stored in a carcoon/ flow chamber. This charming Healey will be offered for sale with weather gear consisting of hood, tonneau and side screens and a history file containing original documentation and previous MOTs. V5, V5C, MOT and tax exempt See illustration
Estimate £15, 500 - 18, 500
