Highlights
- Rare "Super Sprite" specification with Shorrock supercharger
- Genuine Sebring performance parts, including 8-inch Girling front callipers
- Full nut and bolt restoration completed in 2020
- Only 200 miles since comprehensive restoration
- Heritage Certificate and documented ownership history
The Appeal
The Austin-Healey "Frogeye" Sprite Mk1 is one of Britain's most beloved and characterful sports cars, with its distinctive headlights and nimble handling making it a true icon of 1950s motoring. This particular example is something truly special - a rare "Super Sprite", featuring the coveted Shorrock supercharger setup that Donald Healey himself used on the Sebring competition cars.
Following a meticulous four-year restoration completed in 2020, this Frogeye presents in very good condition throughout with just 200 miles covered since the work was completed. For the Austin-Healey enthusiast seeking something beyond the ordinary, this supercharged Sprite represents a rare opportunity to acquire a performance-enhanced example with genuine period competition components.
The vendor says:
"The car drives very well as you would expect. Very good oil pressure, Good gearbox, Eye catcher. Taking it to my local classic car show, always lots of interest and photos taken of my car. I’m cutting down on my collection now I’m in my 70s."
Following a meticulous four-year restoration completed in 2020, this Frogeye presents in very good condition throughout with just 200 miles covered since the work was completed. For the Austin-Healey enthusiast seeking something beyond the ordinary, this supercharged Sprite represents a rare opportunity to acquire a performance-enhanced example with genuine period competition components.
The vendor says:
"The car drives very well as you would expect. Very good oil pressure, Good gearbox, Eye catcher. Taking it to my local classic car show, always lots of interest and photos taken of my car. I’m cutting down on my collection now I’m in my 70s."
History and Paperwork
- UK home market RHD car first registered in 1958 with registration number '112 HYM'
- Only four former registered keepers with history from all previous keepers
- In current ownership since 2016, when the comprehensive restoration began
- Comes with Heritage Certificate confirming factory specifications
- Comprehensive documentation, including a large folder of invoices for all parts purchased
- Full photographic record of the restoration process with over 150 images
- V5C registration document present
- Exempt from MOT and road tax
- 2,405 miles indicated
The Condition
- Completely stripped and shot blasted during restoration, including the original all-metal bonnet
- Extensive metalwork, including new floors, sills and rear spring hangers
- Fully resprayed inside and out with the underside finished to the same standard as the exterior
- Never exposed to rain since restoration
- New carpet set throughout the interior
- Dashboard stripped and resprayed to match the exterior colour
- Fitted with Motolita wood-rim steering wheel
- Clock installed but not yet wired in
- Shot-blasted and black enamelled wheels fitted with Dunlop SP tyres in very good condition
- Comes with a brand new, unopened Everflex black hood with a good frame
- Spare wheel included
The Mechanics
- 948cc A Series with rare Shorrock supercharger
- Four-speed 'Ribbed' manual gearbox
- Engine completely rebuilt with rebored block
- New valves, valve seats and rings installed during engine rebuild
- Electronic ignition system installed
- Three-branch exhaust manifold with new stainless steel exhaust system
- New steering rack fitted
- Upgraded with Sebring-specification 8-inch Girling front brake callipers
- Sebring eight-inch rear brake drums
- Special brake pedal box with two individual master cylinders
- Adjustable rear Spax shock absorbers
- Reported to maintain good oil pressure
- Only covered approximately 200 miles since the comprehensive restoration, the vendor tells us
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Comments
Ro••••
Seems like an over large gap at the lower edge of the bonnet (rear), could it be that it was not closed correctly during photography?
Bet••••
SellerI think it was closed when the photo was taken. There’s spacers under the bonnet hinges It probably needs adjusting or spacers removed. It’s something I can do. When I come back after this weekend away.
AHsprit••••
The supercharger is a Shorrock not Shurrock as stated.
AHsprit••••
Now corrected :-)