1968 Austin Healey Sprite MKIV

Up for sale is a beautiful little Austin-Healey Sprite MKIV from 1968, with the venerable 1275cc inline 4 A Series engine mated to a 4-speed, 3-synchromesh gearbox.

The original Sprite was introduced in 1958, with the MKIV being produced from 1966 to 1971. As well as the larger (65hp) engine, the MKIV benefited from a fixed, foldable roof and separate brake and clutch master cylinders for enhanced safety.

This example is in lovely condition, inside and out. It's a great looking car, benefiting from deep red paintwork and bright chrome all round. It is not perfect, showing some paint imperfections and evidence of a paint job in recent years. However, it appears to be very solid, both on top and underneath, with very minimal evidence of tin worm. It shows 15, 000 miles, which is not warranted.

Inside is a similar story - nicely patinated, with excellent, supple leather seats, great red carpets to match the outside and minimal wear to the wheel and gear shift. Everything on the minimal dash is present and correct and there is a modern Bluetooth stereo tucked underneath, connected to some discreet speakers on the parcel shelf. There is a 12v power supply neatly installed on the passenger side of the dash, for phone charging.

The Sprite benefits from a new hood, which fits very well and looks great. The car also has 5 modern Falken tyre showing minimal wear and an unused one on the spare in the boot. There is also a tonneau cover in good useable condition.

Mechanically, the Sprite is in great nick, it starts on the button and benefits from many new parts recently. It idles happily, does not overheat and pulls strongly through the gears, with a lovely rasp from the exhaust. It's incredible to drive - so direct and lightweight, every control responds instantly to your inputs. It just needs using!

Perfect for the upcoming summer months, a slice of retro 60's motoring nostalgia for not very much money! £7, 495 ono.