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£20,000

Asking price

1959 Austin-Healey Sprite Mark 1

  • Right Hand Drive
  • 42,000 Miles
  • Manual, 5 speed
  • Petrol
  • 1275cc
  • 1959
  • Green
  • Private seller
  • GB
    Harpenden, United Kingdom

Description

MK1 sprite with MK2 1275 Engine, disc brakes, 5 speed gearbox making it a fun lively classic. Finished in Leaf green with black trim, wire wheels, halogen headlamp conversion help it to self identify as a ‘Frogeye Sprite’
Owned for the last 20 years now is the time allow others to enjoy. The car comes with a history file and heritage certificate. Maintained to a high standard and serviced regularly.
An attention grabbing little classic that keeps pace with modern traffic.
Offers in the region of £20, 000 considered.
44000 Miles since original rebuild, however the Engine was overhauled again to fit the rear crank Seal kit (special adaption for a lip Seal), at that point new bearing shells were fitted as were the thrust bearings. All work Activity is written and expenditure recorded with invoices in a history file. Modifications and appreciative upgrades include:
• MK2 1275 engine lightened balanced, with open road cam, roller rockers, rear engine oil seal conversion, oil cooler fitted, stainless exhaust manifold, and stainless exhaust system.
• 1 1/ 2” Su carbs, Aldon automotive distributor and Magnacor leads ensuring reliability.
• MK2 Front disc brakes, uprated lever arm shock absorbers and later double acting wheel cylinder rear brakes from a MK2 (replacement shots readily available i. e. mini), with converted telescopi rear shock absorbers.
• Ford 5 speed gearbox conversion allowing a cruising speed at low engine revs.

All steel Panels

Anti corrosion treated with a wax based product

Vehicle background

Has the vehicle ever been imported?

No

Is there any outstanding finance?

No

Has the vehicle ever been declared a total loss?

No

Has there ever been any major structural issues which needed work?

No

Private seller

1 listing since 2025

Vehicle location

Harpenden, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
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