
1960 Austin-Healey Sprite
Bug-eye-
Year of manufacture1960
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Mileage96 mi / 155 km
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Car typeConvertible / Roadster
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Chassis numberAN5L2620
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Engine number12CC+D+H14746
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DriveLHD
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ConditionRestored
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Interior brand colourburgundy
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Interior typeLeather
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Number of doors2
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Number of seats2
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Location
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Exterior colourBlack
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GearboxManual
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Performance75 BHP / 77 PS / 56 kW
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Drivetrain2wd
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Fuel typePetrol
Description
1960 Austin Healy ‘Bug-eye’ Sprite
Black exterior on burgundy interior with dark red short weave carpet.
Complete rotisserie restoration.
1275 cc engine rebuilt with: 9.8:1 compression pistons bored 20 over, original factory nitrided crank with standard bearings, high volume oil pump, Fast Road camshaft internally drilled for oil lubrication, aluminum cylinder head with all new components, Mini Mania electronic distributor, MSD ignition system, SU HS2 carburetors, electric fuel pump, Pace Setter headers, new alternator.
Smooth case transmission with new clutch and bearings, new u-joints, Mini Mania built 3.70:1 differential, complete suspension rebuild with front disc brakes, Mini Lite style wheels with new tires.
New wiring harness with new lamps/assemblies, rebuilt gauges.
MotoLita steering wheel
3-point inertia seat belts
New tonneau cover and car cover
Includes: original unrestored top frame, side windows, front bumper, original steering wheel, and steel wheels.
The car feels very solid, handles great, and is very responsive. Only @100 break-in miles since full restoration.
Restoration photos available.