Highlights
- Gorgeous Cherry Red Sprite with high factory specification
- Original steel bonnet car with matching 948cc A-Series engine
- Comprehensive mechanical overhaul in 2021
- Includes Old English White hard top and side curtains and new bespoke roof
- Regularly maintained and enjoyed at Goodwood events
The Appeal
This Cherry Red car is a gorgeous example in great condition. It is a high-specification factory car that retains its original engine and neat details, such as the chrome front bumper —a feature commonly removed from these lovely cars. The joy-inducing red theme continues inside where there is a well trimmed interior with white piping. The package includes a white hard top with sidescreens, tonneau and recently fitted bespoke roof.
A 2021 mechanical overhaul ensures it runs as well as it looks. Although MOT exempt, there is a useful recent MOT from 2023 that shows no advisories.
This is an utterly beguiling little car that has bags of character. It looks perfect.
History and Paperwork
- Built on 12th October 1960
- First registered 11th March 1961
- DVLA records seven previous keepers
- Finished in Cherry Red with matching interior featuring white piping
- Heritage Certificate of authenticity confirming its provenance
- Comprehensive mechanical overhaul completed in 2021
- List of this work detailed below
- File of invoices documenting maintenance and servicing
- Odometer reading of 32,723 miles on a five digit readout so cannot be verified
- Regularly maintained and serviced since the 2021 overhaul
- Has been used for numerous trips to Goodwood events
Factory fitted equipment advised by seller:
- Toughened front glass windscreen
- Miles-per-hour speedometer
- Heater
- Dip left headlamps
- Rev counter
- Windscreen washers
- Tonneau cover
- Front bumpers
The Condition
- Cherry Red paintwork with original steel bonnet
- Paintwork presents well in photos
- Due to age of vehicle buyers should expect some light ageing to exterior
- Bodywork appears straight and generally well kept
- No structural advisories on last MOT in 2023
- Red interior with white piping presents well as shown
- Matching dashboard in good order
- Original Old English White hard top and side curtains included
- New soft top recently commissioned for the car
- Black tonneau cover included
- Modern additions include battery kill switch and USB charger below
- Smart chrome wire wheels as shown
- Front bumper and rear luggage rack fitted
- Four new Firestone tyres fitted during the 2021 overhaul
The Mechanics
- Original 948cc A-Series engine
- 4-speed manual transmission
- No advisories on last MOT in 2023
- Mechanical overhaul in 2021 summarised below
Comprehensive mechanical overhaul in 2021 including:
- New trunnion bushes and pins
- Replacement brake shoes
- Water pump, thermostat and thermostat housing renewed
- Electric fuel pump replaced (original retained with the car)
- New fuel filter
- Rotor arm replaced
- Rocker cover gasket renewed
- New spark plugs
- Master cylinder replaced
- Replacement oils for engine, gearbox and rear axle
- Battery kill switch fitted for added security
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