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Asking price

€21,000

Private seller

1960 Austin-Healey Sprite Mark 1

  • Right Hand Drive
  • 9,760 Miles
  • Manual, 4 speed
  • Petrol
  • 948cc
  • 1960
  • Dark red
  • Private seller
  • IT
    Padova, Italy

Description

Car built for the British market on 14 May 1960. Underwent a complete restoration between 1995-98. (The restoration story was published in Classics magazine in November 1999). Extensive photographic documentation of work carried out, attached British Heritage Trust Certificate showing chassis and engine serial numbers and matching body and interior colours. The current owner bought the car, registered as a historic vehicle in Belgium, in 2012 and has kept it until today with a new Italian registration. Body condition still very good with only minor paint chipping on the underside of the bonnet. Leather seats in very good condition. Carpet with slight signs of use. Fully working engine with good oil pressure and water temperature Original gearbox" smooth-case" overhauled in 2017. Carburettors overhauled in 2019 . Unsteady fuel gauge. Car built for the British market on 14 May 1960. Underwent a complete restoration between 1995-98. (The restoration story was published in Classics magazine in November 1999). Extensive photographic documentation of the work carried out, Attached British Heritage Trust Certificate showing chassis and engine serial numbers and matching body and interior colours. The current owner purchased the car registered as a historic vehicle in Belgium in 2012 and has kept it to this day with a new Italian registration Vehicle always well maintained with very few kilometres travelled. Body condition still very good with only minor paint chipping on the underside of the bonnet. Leather seats in very good condition. Carpet with slight signs of use. Fully working engine with good oil pressure and water temperature Original gearbox' smooth-case' overhauled in 2017. Carburettors overhauled in 2019 . Unsteady fuel gauge.

Vehicle background

Has the vehicle ever been imported?

Yes

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

2 listings since 2025

Vehicle location

Padova, Italy
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Advert Details

Advert type:
For Sale
Category:
Classic Cars
Country:
Italy
Reference number:
C1914137
Listed on:
31/10/2025
Model:
Sprite
Year:
1960
Colour:
Dark red
Seller type:
Private

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