Description
A very tidy Sebring Sprite replica, 1970 mg fitted with lightweight glass fibre bodywork. Good spec.
Mildly tuned 1275cc unit with bigger valves and polishing. weber 45 dcoe carburettor on short mangoletsi manifold.
5 speed gearbox and anti roll bar.
Technical info:
Engine. Mildly tuned 1275cc engine, some polishing and bigger valves.
Transmission. 5 Speed type 9 Gearbox
Austin Healey Sprite Sebring evocation, road going hill climb & sprint Car
The Austin Healey Sprite was launched in May 1958, in that same month a Sprite had its race debut in the hands of Douglas Wilson-Spratt at Silverstone. Douglas later built the WSM special bodied Sprites & Midget. Sprites quickly became the budget sports car of choice for many club racers & rally crews. Several tuning companies also saw the potential of the Sprite, one of the main exponents was John Sprinzel, who working with Williams & Pritchard designed the Sprinzel Sebring Sprite Coupe, of which 6 were built. John’s own car was registered PMO 200 & had much success in both international racing & rallying, most notably when driven by Stirling Moss at Sebring in 1961.
As of March 2025, car has undergone engine and carburettor rolling road setup at TTP Service & performance, Bromsgrove.
The Specification Includes:
· Mildly tuned 1275cc engine (bigger valves & polished ports)
. Weber 45 dcoe carburettor
. New vehicle battery
· Oil cooler
· Alloy radiator
. Kenlowe style fan and capillary thermostat
· Anti roll bar
· 5 speed type 9 gearbox
· Ventilated front brake discs & yellow stuff pads.
· Light weight glass fibre bodywork
· Original period alloy Monza fuel cap
· Matching period bucket seats
To anyone looking in that's unfamiliar with the Sebring Sprite, please take a look at the website.
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Large build file with bills and probably more than 100 photos. Road tax and MOT exempt, near junction 5 on M 5 Motorway (Worcestershire) telephone the details below
Any questions, don't hesitate to ask, or more photos as required.
Thank you. Vehicle underwent complete restoration previous to my ownership in 2018 (many photos)
In my ownership since March 2024.
February 2025 Rolling road setup of brand new weber 45 dcoe carburettor.
Car underwent complete change in colour back to its original blue as on v5 in May 2025.
Performed well on the hill at Shelsley Walsh April 2025.
Featured in the MAC club magazine May/ June issue.
