Highlights
- Tenth car built to 'Sebring' specification by Archers of Oldbury
- Previous entrant in many high-profile events
- Well-developed and carefully maintained
- Possibility of entry into historic motorsport events
- Upgraded with 5-speed T5 gearbox and front disc brakes
The Appeal
At first glance, a 'Frogeye' Sprite doesn't seem like a car that belongs on the track - but any enthusiast will tell you that it proved itself in real style, and none more than the now legendary Sebring Sprite. These more aerodynamic cars were Donald Healey and Stirling Moss's golden boys on the track, and by the mid-1960s, plenty of small manufacturers across the country were offering conversion kits and rebuilds to match the competition vehicle.
This particular example is the 10th car built to ‘Sebring’ specification by Archer's Garage. Based in Oldbury, this garage gained quite a reputation for their work on British sports cars - but they were perhaps best known for the production and assembly of Sebring Sprite body sections and cars.
By the 1990s, Archer got hold of the works car for John Sprintzel’s Sebring Sprite, and used it as a base. For the next 3 decades, the company rolled out 100 of these inspiring recreations. This handsome car has entered plenty of high-profile events since its completion, and has really proven itself as worthy of the Sebring legacy.
It's not often one of these come to market, and we're expecting that beautifully cared for example will turn plenty of heads!
This particular example is the 10th car built to ‘Sebring’ specification by Archer's Garage. Based in Oldbury, this garage gained quite a reputation for their work on British sports cars - but they were perhaps best known for the production and assembly of Sebring Sprite body sections and cars.
By the 1990s, Archer got hold of the works car for John Sprintzel’s Sebring Sprite, and used it as a base. For the next 3 decades, the company rolled out 100 of these inspiring recreations. This handsome car has entered plenty of high-profile events since its completion, and has really proven itself as worthy of the Sebring legacy.
It's not often one of these come to market, and we're expecting that beautifully cared for example will turn plenty of heads!

History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1959 and now road registered as '775 JTF'
- The DVLA records 3 former keepers
- Originally outshopped in red
- Tenth car built to 'Sebring' specification by Archers Garage (Oldbury, near Birmingham) in 2001
- Always dry stored
- Regularly serviced
- Has taken part in rallies, races and car shows
- Well-developed and carefully maintained

The Condition
- Handsome, lightweight body
- No obvious signs of corrosion or intrusive wear
- Few very minor chips to the paintwork
- Knock-on KN alloy Minilite type wheels
- The interior trim presents well
- Seats are clean and well-kept
- Small holes drilled in the dash where a Halda Speed Pilot was once fitted
- Instruments are clear and legible

The Mechanics
- 1275 cc A-series engine
- 5-speed T5 gearbox
- Engine bay is very smart
- Front disc brakes
- Adjustable rear shock absorbers
- Sporty-sounding stainless steel exhaust system
- Slightly noisy differential, but no other issues are reported
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